A nice fast food restaurant with friendly staff. Be aware - they don’t accept bank cards, only cash.
Лев Кочнев
Level 5 Local Expert
December 16, 2024
Donner by Mario Baba is the most delicious donner that I have ever eaten! 😍❤️🔥
WEWONTA WEWONTA
Level 4 Local Expert
February 1
Dear friends, many people advise you to look into this place and try the sensational shawarma with fish, I will say the following: a really unusual combination, but no wow effect. The usual kebab story, fried in butter - that is, a fat product as much as possible. A spicy dish, keep that in mind. My mouth is on fire, I still don't understand why, but apparently from the spices poured over the lavash. (P.S. You may be able to warn me to make it less spicy). Otherwise, it's OK. But I repeat, a peculiar combination of tastes. If it's a company, try to take one for several people.
In addition: the card payment was completed without any problems.
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Дмитрий Тарасов
Level 4 Local Expert
February 19
We visited a cafe and ate a double fishkebab for 230 lire. I liked the thick fish soup and the octopus tentacles. Everything was delicious. The service suffers a bit. We waited long enough. And even the double fishkebab is not very large.
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Алексей Бабин
Level 7 Local Expert
October 28, 2024
As for the kitchen, there are no questions, but the desire to cheat is regular.On the first visit, instead of 370 liras, 885 were counted, after asking why they moved out that they confused the bill with another table.By the way, we did not get the change from 400 lira.On the second visit, my wife and I ordered a balik ekmek, the cost of which is 160 liras and potatoes for a child for 150 liras, what was the surprise when the bill turned out to be 900 instead of 470 liras, allegedly they brought us a double ekmek for 290, although even in the price list it is listed as 230 liras...the conclusion is one, check what to pay for, by the way, the owner came out and said 700, although even here it is unclear 230+230+150 = 610, I did not argue, but the sediment remained. So I'm definitely not coming here for the third time.
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Сергей Халимов
Level 12 Local Expert
March 1
It's worth trying the dener with fish) I won't say that I'm thrilled, but it's delicious enough. If you like fish, then you should go. The place in the city is not the only one, I don't know how much tastier it is here than in others. The price is adequate, the tea is free
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Павел
Level 9 Local Expert
October 29, 2024
The place as a whole is no better or worse than the rest on the waterfront.
Take the simplest protein for 150 lire, it's delicious.
But otherwise, everything is as always, unreasonably expensive for simple food and simple service.
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Надежда Лосева
Level 8 Local Expert
November 16, 2024
Very tasty shawarma with mackerel. This is the highlight of Istanbul. I have never seen this dish anywhere else. Whenever I'm in Istanbul, I try to come here. However, they ONLY accept CASH. I lowered one star for this
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Ольга
Level 9 Local Expert
November 11, 2024
Not the place to go purposefully. Mario tried his best, with all his heart, and here the barker is not very happy that you are asking to cook "with you". It is edible, but the portion is small - you only feel the sharpness, there is almost no fish (it feels like they put half a half).
We ate at another Mario's (closer to the Galata bridge on the same side) that's where the fish were not spared.
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RUSLISTOPAD
Level 10 Local Expert
November 23, 2024
Well done guys. The cook cooked it very tasty. Although not Mario himself anymore. We went and ate his Balik ekmek for three days in a row. She cooks very diligently. Thank you very much!!!
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Виктор Федин
Level 9 Local Expert
September 16, 2024
You will not find Mr. Mario, except as painted. We were there twice, balik durum is very tasty, that's all))) I advise you not to order other dishes, because the amount of expectation-reality does not match. For example, if you order shrimp for 350tl, then it will actually be one cooked shrimp, we ordered 4, so this amount from the menu turned immediately to x4 = 1400tl, i.e. 4200 rubles, mdaa the most expensive 4 shrimp in my life))))
And so I advise you to order a double balyk durum for 290tl, they cook very juicy and delicious!
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Игорь Шульц
Level 4 Local Expert
March 23
Never order coffee here - they will cheat and charge 100 lire for each coffee! There is no cost of coffee and tea in the menu- it is designed for tourists))). I recommend going to a cafe near the stop of the marine trams. Checked, everything is fine.
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Никита Косых
Level 10 Local Expert
May 11, 2024
It's cool, delicious, atmospheric. As of 2024, Balyk Durum is 130 Tl. Not bad street food for a snack.
Spicy and juicy mackerel will appeal to many. I also came by recommendation
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Юлия Мулицина
Level 8 Local Expert
February 27, 2024
It is very tasty and satisfying. We came on the recommendation of Heads and tails and did not regret it at all. The decor is modest, but everything is compensated by taste! The mackerel in the lavash turned out to be better, more spicy than that of the vendors on the street. I recommend it!
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rj mj
Level 8 Local Expert
January 10
I felt cheated after visiting this place: the situation is 3 out of 5, prices are not mentioned, they are blurred in the menu, dishes are shown from the waiter's phone, who immediately lights up in the hall. They don't ask for a glass of wine or a bottle, they'd rather give it to you. A handwritten receipt.
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SWM
Level 21 Local Expert
January 14
Tasteless, small and expensive. A popular place where visitors have long been ignored. The portions are very small and are 2 times more expensive than in a nearby cafe. Don't be fooled by the ads. Go to other places.
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Алексей Евлашев
Level 9 Local Expert
November 2, 2024
A good delicious balyk ekmek, but the price tag is slightly too high, you can find it cheaper! But overall everything is fine!
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игорь к.
Level 4 Local Expert
January 6
Like most of our compatriots, I was led by the advertising of the heads and tails program, complete unsanitary conditions , starting from the kitchen and ending with the toilet, the cost is too high, as it was said, you are Russians, you have money, I do not advise
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Кристина Л.
Level 4 Local Expert
March 26
Incredibly delicious! Warm-hearted guys, we became friends. Mackerel in lavash is a special treat cool
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Димас Ко
Level 10 Local Expert
October 6, 2024
The same super Mario with heads and tails, but now there is a cafe and the price tag is appropriate. The grandfather got up and lost his "authenticity". By the way, now the whole coast makes a similar roll, the recipe is a lot of spices, I don't really feel the flavors
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Александр
Level 14 Local Expert
June 3, 2024
Guys, don't waste your time searching
At 60-70 meters, the food is tastier at times. And at Mario's, I was not thrilled that they started rolling in sea pieces, and I took the smallest flounder, it would be nice to bring a delicious steak, there was fish in batter on a large platter, absolutely bland, tasteless, and not appetizing. The fish came out 1700lir (5100) rubles for this misunderstanding... it would not be a pity for the delicious kalkan flounder steak
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Алмаз
Level 9 Local Expert
January 21
Balik ikmek is very tasty. I've been coming to Istanbul for the third year and I definitely come here.
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Солана
Level 11 Local Expert
December 8, 2024
It's worth trying Balyk durum here and appreciating the local flavor of the area and the narrow booths of the establishment inside!
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Катерина П.
Level 6 Local Expert
January 2
Tourists are being deceived, and dishes that do not exist from the menu are being charged at a huge price! Avoid it. The fish was credited for 3,300 lire. Although the price on the menu was 600 rubles
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Mikhail Jelezow
Level 10 Local Expert
November 17, 2024
Apparently it was delicious once. Now it's far from the same, or change the cook. . I liked the Durum Balik from private traders who sell near the Bosphorus!
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Полина Медведева
Level 7 Local Expert
November 28, 2024
A great place with a view of the Bosphorus and a delicious inexpensive fish shawarma
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Руслан
Level 11 Local Expert
December 21, 2024
Delicious, but very expensive. See the prices when you order. The price is for 1 piece of shrimp or, for example, an octopus leg.
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Аля Халилова
Level 4 Local Expert
March 24
Who goes here at all? An absolutely free place. There are better and cleaner places along the way.
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М А
Level 13 Local Expert
February 25
It's visually rustic.. shawarma with fish is very interesting! We will definitely come again! Price=quality!
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Andrew Lee
Level 14 Local Expert
October 12, 2024
The manager was very friendly, the fish was good, except for tuna and lamb
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Илья Кабанов
Level 11 Local Expert
November 8, 2024
Damn, I would never enter such an institution just from the street. but! Mackerel in pita bread is just a gap! VERY, VERY tasty.
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Сергей М.
Level 9 Local Expert
November 23, 2024
We tried the famous signature shawarma with fish from Mario, which people admire, it was not clear to us. So - so food 😊🌯
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Igor L.
Level 4 Local Expert
November 8, 2024
Mackerel fried on coals, with vegetables, wrapped in pita bread. The dish is worthy to try. I'll come back again!
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Инкогнито 9427
Level 3 Local Expert
August 28, 2024
The place is terrible. after I ate there, my stomach began to ache and cramps began. as a result, this led to the fact that I had to lie in the hotel for almost two days, I was poisoned by something there. there was a high fever and severe intestinal problems. it's better not to risk your health and don't go there, it's not worth it
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temirlan k.
Level 8 Local Expert
January 7, 2024
"A fight with a fork."
We decided to show Mario and balykkebab to our friends (Mario was not there, they said he was at home), they offered us a table, but we refused and wanted to take it with us, to which we received an irritated answer, insults fell on our question, and a scuffle began, about 15 people ran at the three of us, one got something that looks like a knife or fork.
As a result, we were able to leave…
The main thing is that the police were sitting 20 meters away and just watching it.
Well, that's the experience of visiting this place.
If you are not ready to give them your money "just like that", then you will be sent away…
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юлия иванова
Level 12 Local Expert
March 28
An institution that does not require provision, delicious, atmospheric
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Екатерина Кондаурова
Level 8 Local Expert
March 24
The most delicious fish shawarma in the city) you can lick your fingers
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Александра Сидорова
Level 4 Local Expert
November 29, 2023
A terrible place. Absolutely do not recommend
We ordered the famous fish in lavash and a plate with shrimp, squid, salad and octopus
but!!! When we went to pay, it turned out that this plate is 6 different dishes, the bill is 2,500 lire……
The waiter called a completely different price!
We asked the question what is the matter, why such an account, he began to count and get lost in his answers, absolutely different information is indicated in the menu
They bribe you by having a nice chat with you and your brother and sister to them, and then they divorce you hard
Never order off the menu!!!!!
Go around this place for a kilometer and do not waste your time and money
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Андрей
Level 11 Local Expert
November 13, 2024
The guys are trying, but there is not enough gloss. For the price - the norms and the quality too
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Юлия Анатольевна Маринина
Level 11 Local Expert
February 20, 2024
The fish in the lavash is delicious, juicy, a little bit ostrovato (lavash is smeared with sauce). We also took shrimp - well, we were not impressed.
I haven't read the reviews - if I had, I wouldn't have gone))
The account was honest, but they asked to transfer money "to their daughter not in Russia, but to a Russian bank card," they refused, and did not cause any consequences.
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Павел
Level 25 Local Expert
February 21, 2023
A very controversial place. All bloggers recommend it, but only the fish in pita bread is delicious (I recommend it), and I didn't like the rest of the food. Not all prices are listed in the menu, so they are calculated from the head. The attitude towards the guests leaves much to be desired.
In general, you need to buy fish in pita bread, which is really juicy and looks very appetizing, but not for every day, and walk on.
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Рафис Аббазов
Level 18 Local Expert
January 9
We took balik durum and balik ikmak, the dish is not fancy, but delicious.
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Ренат
Level 11 Local Expert
December 1, 2024
I highly recommend it!
The prices are called "stupid", the attitude is boorish, they try to deceive in every possible way!
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Юлия Чекушина
Level 5 Local Expert
November 28, 2024
Very tasty balyk durum, we haven't tried the rest
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vladis
Level 10 Local Expert
July 11, 2024
A great restaurant, with excellent cuisine and friendly staff.
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Катерина
Level 4 Local Expert
April 4, 2023
We visited this place mostly because of YouTube commercials and not that there were high expectations ... but we certainly did not expect such arrogance. So, the institution itself is a slightly equipped, but dilapidated hut, again, we did not expect a restaurant. On the footpath a little further along the embankment there is their table with their menu, where, although it is bad, prices and the type of dishes are overlooked. We were going to try mackerel in pita bread, but I saw some cool fried squid tentacles, which I decided to try too. At the counter, prices were clarified once again, shawarma with mackerel for 60, they took a portion of salads for 40 and squid tentacles for 135. Two stars for a relatively delicious mackerel roll, squid tentacles in the Supermario way are 4 Squid rings and some lettuce leaves. They ate it without much pleasure, laughed, ticked the box and went to pay. The bill was 400 lire. And the question is not the price, but the audacity when we began to count such obvious numbers. In general, I reported on the counter that the tentacles of squid look different, they cost differently in the end too)) 4 squid rings increased in price from 135 to 165 lira, the waiter could not find anything about the remaining 35, however, how to return it! We didn't spoil everyone's mood for 200 rubles, but this time I decided to write a review for sure, so as not to waste time. The so-called Balyk Durum in other places tastes exactly the same))
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Анна Домбровская
Level 8 Local Expert
October 3, 2024
Plus: It's very tasty. Atmospheric.
Minus: It's a little dirty.
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Дмитрий Парфенов
Level 6 Local Expert
March 27, 2023
I don't know what people write about earlier. They came for balyk duryum at 21:20. It was done in 10 minutes, very tasty, there is no service fee. As a bonus, they were allowed to drink their own beer. The staff is friendly, friendly and speaks English well. I wanted to try sea bass, they said it was better to take 1kg + fish somewhere in the table to understand. Istanbul, where they don't try to deceive you, is unusual.
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Ольга Пескова
Level 7 Local Expert
February 9, 2023
We were very unhappy with visiting the cafe. Dorada stank so much that we refused this dish. And from the sea bass, he also had an unpleasant smell. Tea is water tinted with tea leaves. We ordered pasta bolognese for the child, we had to wait 20 minutes. The pasta was diligently peppered, the child could not eat them. They forgot to bring a Coke. We were not warned that the service is not included in the price, but is paid separately, and it is not mentioned in the menu. As a result, we were able to eat only fresh salad and lamb and snacks "meze". We received a large portion of negativity, including from the quality of service. We recommend that you do NOT visit this restaurant
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Никита Харченко
Level 3 Local Expert
November 12, 2022
That's great!!! Very tasty!
No service charges 30%
2 mackerels in lavash + 2 teas = 129 liras
Mario was not there, but his colleagues were well received and quickly brought the order (5-7 minutes)
I'll come here again!