Esto is a wonderful restaurant in Istanbul with great food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. It is located not far from Hagia Sophia. The restaurant offers both European and Turkish cuisine.
Address: Alemdar, Çatalçeşme Sk. 29/E, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, google maps
Site https://www.estorestaurant.com/
You can view the menu here
I visited Esto restaurant several times. During my stay in Istanbul, I came here every day for dinner.
On the first day, I ordered a beef wrap and a beer. The beer costs 260 lira. It was very tasty, and the meat was very juicy.
They also treated me to some delicious tea.
On the second day, I ordered a spinach, cheese, and egg pita, and I really loved it.
On the third day, I ordered a beef casserole. I loved it so much that it made me want to try cooking something similar at home.
On the fourth day, I finally took a picture of the restaurant
That day, I ordered a Shepherd’s Salad (tomato and cucumber salad), which I forgot to take a photo of, and also a plate of assorted snacks called the Snack Plate. It was very tasty — it included sausages, chicken, French fries, and some interesting rolls.
On the fifth day, I ordered a clay pot with lamb. A waiter brought a cart with a flame and the clay pot on it. He cracked the pot open, and the bottom fell off, then the meat was served from it. It was very delicious. It is usually eaten with rice.
The dish is called CLAY POT WITH LAMB
On the sixth day, I ordered a shrimp casserole and crispy sea bass — both were delicious.
Here are also some photos of the interior
And each time, they kindly treated me to tea.
I definitely recommend this restaurant — it’s very pleasant and cozy.
