nusr-et steakhouse

always wantedtotry this place from so long and when finally got there was amazed by the customer service. reservation is mandatory if you are planningtovisit the place, the meat is one of the best meat we should try atleast once in our lifetime. great ambience all over. even though it’s bit over priced but it’s worth every penny.

would have rated 5 for sure, if not for the stupid waiting list, sharing tables and unorganized reservations.
we waited around 1 hour in an awful reception, with hostesses screaming customers names.
with no wheretosit, and waiters passing by between the crowd with hot platters, screaming “pardon”topeopletomove!
well this is how the experience at the very 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 and the beef ribs are heaven !!!
very soft meat not chewy at all.
would have preferred some other sides with the platters like some mashed potatoes per example.
after tasting the food you understand the waiting list and the long queue.

i had the chancetotry the place during my last visittoistanbul. we went monday nigh, the place was packed and we hadtowait around 20 minutestobe seated even though we had reservation - but we arrived 30 minutes late from our reservation time. we had 3 starterstoshare that were very good - one of them was the beef carpaccio that they do with a twist, it was very good but i prefer the authentic italian one. as the place is known for the meat and meat cuts, my expectations were higher - the meat is very good but i had better. even though the place was very busy, but the service was excellent - fast and very attentive.

i have been wantingtotry this place for a while now. i am glad i finally made ittoistanbul and got the chancetolive “ the nusr-et experience”.
make suretobook 2to3 weeks ahead, and prepare yourself for a long wait, but trust me it will definitely be worth it.

the wooden interior gives the place a warm vibe but what makes you feel all comfy and cozy is the staff 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 serving the food.

now for the main act. meat.
we went for the new york steak. the tender strip is heavenly cooked. the waiter slices it up on a wooden platter and its pink juiciness just stands out but the signature “salt bae” touch is what does the magic trick. baked potatoes and spinach purée are served on the side.
we then had the special nusret dish. this is a must try. the special zone beef fillet comes almost raw. the waiter bathes it in boiling melted butter over a hot stone, the beef gets cookedtoperfection with bread bites on the side dipped in the sauce before being served.
we also had the nusr-et burgers.todie for! you cant top that quality meat, rich taste, and amazing ingredients.
fries are refilled on the house.
and for the final act: dessert.
the cherry on top, as if this place needed one! a huge baklava tray comes right at you. the waiter opens up each slice, stuffs it with ice cream and then chops it up. you can feel the mouthwatering flavor with each and every single crunchy bite, bathing in sugar syrup.
traditional turkish tea is served at the endtocool down.

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

one of the best steak houses' i've beentoin 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 insistedtotake a picture with me. good steaks and ribs, but i would definitely recommend the stack of ribs. amazing and entertaining service.

great place for meat lovers!! honestly not the best placetorelax and enjoy the meal, its too crowded and not comfortable. but best meat ! we tried the butter fried steaks and the sushi steakstodie for !
 i had the chancetotaste the famous baklawa desert and that experience was a special one. this i a very instagram friendly outlet with folks mainly turning uptotake pictures with the namesake curator or the process of serving their food on the table. it is a must visit if you're a fan of meat & fancy presentations.

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

it usually crowded with lots of locals and tourists. even with reservation, you will havetowait for quite some time. it might be a better ideatogo during the day. eventually, it will be worth the wait.
it has a casual ambiance.
must try.

delicious amazing and perfect meat and ribs
and a good placetoeat delicious meat and ribs in the world nusret is very friendly and professional

point by point review of our unfortunate dinner experience at nusret from enteringtoleaving:

1- reservations were not acknowledged and we hadtowait like all the walk-ins. the place was obviously and carelessly overbooked by at least ten tables, on purpose maybe eventoincrease the hype. 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 with the appetite. place has no circulation and is in deep need of renovation
3- waiter cametosay 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,towhich he made obvious he was annoyed about. advice: don’t be pushed into ordering what they want
4- tomahawk steak made ittous rare even though we ordered it medium. waiter was no wheretobe found for 15 min so we ended up eating it as it is. actually hadtoleave half of it because we’re not usedtorare. waiter forgottocut it initially as well because it was so busy
5- the so called nusr-et special finally made its way one hour after ordering.
6- three hours after entering this dump we paid the overpriced bill and left.

if you want steak, gotoa 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 hadtotry nusr-et so i did and i wasn't disappointed. the steaks are the best i've ever had in my life, and the price was not bad for the quality. will definitely come here again when i next visit

i am not sure howtorank my nusret expirence in istanbul....
even with the booking we hadtowait more than an hour for the tabletobe ready , finally found a place at the bar and enjoyed a drink before dinner.
our waitress was exceptional, and the food was excellent.
it was a different experience from dubai, i am glad i waited lol

if you are a meat lover, this is the placetobe. it is more a passion. the best steakhouse i've tasted so far. tried the one in istanbul before goingtothe one in dubai, but surely i will become a regular dubai branch customer.

the tenderness, the taste, the presentation, the portion, the preparation, the atmosphere, the service... everything about this place is just perfect.

you needtostart with a salad and keep along the way as a side dishtobreak off the huge quantities of meat you are gonna eat.

when it comestothe meat 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 needtoget. sasli is very tasty but if you needtochose, then lokum is a winner.

as for the main dishestoshare; again reinforce that it is based on the steak cut you prefer. if you are into ribs, then you will get the best most tender 8 hours slow-cooked ribs here. if you fancy lamb chops, again you cametothe right place; they present and cut in front of you.

note: leave spacetotheir special baklava with ice-cream desert. mouth watering finish of your meal. you will definitely need a cup of tea before you managetomove off your chair.

it is an experience that you should not miss and trust me worth the wait in the queuetoget a table or sharing table.

highly recommended

really good service and the food is amazing and they just use the best cuality of meat love the experiense you really needtogo there if you hav the chance little pricey but totally worht it

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