Istanbul: Where to Eat: Local Cuisine: Balikci Sabahattin

Balikci Sabahattin

This restaurant, which is connected to the Armada Hotel and has tables set in a historical Ottoman house, draws lots of foreigners (including Jean Paul Gaultier) but doesn’t cater to them. You won’t find menus in English or even waiters who speak English, but whatever dishes you order are sure to please.

Indagare Insider Lisa Fine says, “Balikci Sabahattin is not a secret. It’s been written up quite a bit so you’ll see other tourists but the food is excellent.”