i came to istanbul on holiday, and stumbled upon this gem in ortaköy. though ortaköy is a touristic hot spot, this kitchen/ bar was full of locals. i'm not sure if it was the cocktails or the amazing view, but it felt a bit surreal on the terrace. my friends and i had a great time listening to music and taking in the view of the blue bosphorus, boat spotting. definitely swing by if you are in the area, and order the mushroom pizza!