nusr-et steakhouse

would have rated 5 for sure, if not forthestupid waiting list, sharing tables and unorganized reservations.
we waited around 1 hour in an awful reception, with hostesses screaming customers names.
with no where to sit, and waiters passing by betweenthecrowd with hot platters, screaming “pardon” to people to move!
well this is howtheexperience atthevery famous nusret started.
till our name came up and we were seated on a table with 2 other people that we don’t know.
everything was awful till food came !
steak is really awesome andthebeef ribs are heaven !!!
very soft meat not chewy at all.
would have preferred some other sides withtheplatters like some mashed potatoes per example.
after tastingthefood you understandthewaiting list andthelong queue.

i hadthechance to trytheplace during my last visit to istanbul. we went monday nigh,theplace was packed and we had to wait around 20 minutes to be seated even though we had reservation - but we arrived 30 minutes late from our reservation time. we had 3 starters to share that were very good - one of them wasthebeef carpaccio that they do with a twist, it was very good but i prefertheauthentic italian one. astheplace is known forthemeat and meat cuts, my expectations were higher -themeat is very good but i had better. even thoughtheplace was very busy, buttheservice was excellent - fast and very attentive.

ambiance: 4
portion: 4
service: 4
food: 5
value for money: 4

lunch at nusr-et steakhouse insidethegrand bazaar is definitely one ofthehighlights of my istanbul trip. we got lucky getting a table because a few minutes after being seated there was already a queue outside.thesalad was fresh and perfectly seasoned,themeat was exceptionally good. you get more than what you pay for.

i have been wanting to try this place for a while now. i am glad i finally made it to istanbul and gotthechance to live “thenusr-et experience”.
make sure to book 2 to 3 weeks ahead, and prepare yourself for a long wait, but trust me it will definitely be worth it.

the wooden interior givestheplace a warm vibe but what makes you feel all comfy and cozy isthestaff and service. each and every single table is perfectly taken care of. waiters are friendly, attentive and always around. they even perform a special show while servingthefood.

now forthemain act. meat.
we went forthenew york steak.thetender strip is heavenly cooked.thewaiter slices it up on a wooden platter and its pink juiciness just stands out butthesignature “salt bae” touch is what doesthemagic trick. baked potatoes and spinach purée are served ontheside.
we then hadthespecial nusret dish. this is a must try.thespecial zone beef fillet comes almost raw.thewaiter bathes it in boiling melted butter over a hot stone,thebeef gets cooked to perfection with bread bites ontheside dipped inthesauce before being served.
we also hadthenusr-et burgers. to die for! you cant top that quality meat, rich taste, and amazing ingredients.
fries are refilled onthehouse.
and forthefinal act: dessert.
the cherry on top, as if this place needed one! a huge baklava tray comes right at you.thewaiter opens up each slice, stuffs it with ice cream and then chops it up. you can feelthemouthwatering flavor with each and every single crunchy bite, bathing in sugar syrup.
traditional turkish tea is served attheend to cool down.

this is, by far, one of my best dining experiences!
a full star rating to this amazing place!

one ofthebest steak houses' i've been to in my life.

starters, ribs (beef and lamb), salads and desserts are out of this world.

do not miss on it if you ever visit istanbul.

nusr-et was there and insisted to take a picture with me. good steaks and ribs, but i would definitely recommendthestack of ribs. amazing and entertaining service.

great place for meat lovers!! honestly notthebest place to relax and enjoythemeal, its too crowded and not comfortable. but best meat ! we triedthebutter fried steaks andthesushi steaks to die for !
 i hadthechance to tastethefamous baklawa desert and that experience was a special one. this i a very instagram friendly outlet with folks mainly turning up to take pictures withthenamesake curator ortheprocess of serving their food onthetable. it is a must visit if you're a fan of meat & fancy presentations.

be ready to wait for a long period of time!
i've been to nusret around 8-9 times (basically whenever i visit istanbul).
the food is great. superb goat cheese salad, lokum, lokum burger, and meat sushi. however,thefries accompanying can sometimes be cold.

it usually crowded with lots of locals and tourists. even with reservation, you will have to wait for quite some time. it might be a better idea to go duringtheday. eventually, it will be worththewait.
it has a casual ambiance.
must try.

delicious amazing and perfect meat and ribs
and a good place to eat delicious meat and ribs intheworld nusret is very friendly and professional

point by point review of our unfortunate dinner experience at nusret from entering to leaving:

1- reservations were not acknowledged and we had to wait like allthewalk-ins.theplace was obviously and carelessly overbooked by at least ten tables, on purpose maybe even to increasethehype. host did not bother giving us a waiting time and responded with “don’t know can be 5 min can be 2 hours”. this is a recurrent issue based on reviews
2- as soon as we headed towards our table i couldn’t help but smell a bad, moist, stench. did not help withtheappetite. place has no circulation and is in deep need of renovation
3- waiter came to say hi 30 minutes after sitting. he bullied us into ordering overpriced wine/champagne and a “set” of salad and meats. all of which we said no thank you because we had wanted other things, to which he made obvious he was annoyed about. advice: don’t be pushed into ordering what they want
4- tomahawk steak made it to us rare even though we ordered it medium. waiter was no where to be found for 15 min so we ended up eating it as it is. actually had to leave half of it because we’re not used to rare. waiter forgot to cut it initially as well because it was so busy
5-theso called nusr-et special finally made its way one hour after ordering.
6- three hours after entering this dump we paidtheoverpriced bill and left.

if you want steak, go to a steakhouse. this is not a steakhouse. it’s a zoo and nusr-et should be ashamed of himself for maintaining this circus

amazing place, amazing food, amazing experience. i visited istanbul two months ago and everyone told me i had to try nusr-et so i did and i wasn't disappointed.thesteaks arethebest i've ever had in my life, andtheprice was not bad forthequality. will definitely come here again when i next visit

i am not sure how to rank my nusret expirence in istanbul....
even withthebooking we had to wait more than an hour forthetable to be ready , finally found a place atthebar and enjoyed a drink before dinner.
our waitress was exceptional, andthefood was excellent.
it was a different experience from dubai, i am glad i waited lol

if you are a meat lover, this istheplace to be. it is more a passion.thebest steakhouse i've tasted so far. triedtheone in istanbul before going totheone in dubai, but surely i will become a regular dubai branch customer.

the tenderness,thetaste,thepresentation,theportion,thepreparation,theatmosphere,theservice... everything about this place is just perfect.

you need to start with a salad and keep alongtheway as a side dish to break offthehuge quantities of meat you are gonna eat.

when it comes tothemeat starters, you can never go wrong. follow your preference but do not skip their sushi (must try). basically it is small pieces of steak filled with cheese and crispy chips, just throw into your mouth and let it melt. lokum is another amazing meat starter that you need to get. sasli is very tasty but if you need to chose, then lokum is a winner.

as forthemain dishes to share; again reinforce that it is based onthesteak cut you prefer. if you are into ribs, then you will getthebest most tender 8 hours slow-cooked ribs here. if you fancy lamb chops, again you came totheright place; they present and cut in front of you.

note: leave space to their special baklava with ice-cream desert. mouth watering finish of your meal. you will definitely need a cup of tea before you manage to move off your chair.

it is an experience that you should not miss and trust me worththewait inthequeue to get a table or sharing table.

highly recommended

really good service andthefood is amazing and they just usethebest cuality of meat lovetheexperiense you really need to go there if you havthechance little pricey but totally worht it

look no further - this isthebest steakhouse in turkey. meal is of quality andtheplace looks nice - waiters will be constantly showcasing food(something in nitrogen foam) and offering you to try it/order it. a bit pricey but totally worth it while in turkey.