Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

EATING & DRINKING

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TURKISH€€ HEYAMOLA ADA LOKANTASI ( % 0216-351 1111; www.heyamolaadalokantasi.com; Mavi Marmara Yalı Caddesi 30b; mezes ₺ 10-22, salads ₺ 10-14, mains ₺ 22-40; h 9am-11pm, closed Mon Nov-Apr; f Heybeliada) Opposite the İDO ferry dock, this busy place wows customers with a generous array of vegetable, yoghurt and seafood mezes. Those unsure of what to order can rely on the mixed meze plates (small/large ₺ 30/50) followed by a couple of hot seafood dishes. In summer, there’s sometimes live music on weekend nights. 5 Büyükada Many restaurants are closed from November to Easter; during summer advance reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Fast-food joints and ice-cream stands are clustered around the iskele; restaurants tend to be located next to the water. Picnic supplies can be purchased at the shops on Çınar Caddesi. TERAS RESTAURANT (Eskibağ Teras; % 0535 521 2724; Halık Koyu Beach; brunch ₺ 35, mains from ₺ 30; h 10am-11pm; c ; f Büyükada) TURKISH€€ 5 Heybeliada The best eateries are on the waterside promenade opposite the Mavi Marmara iskele . Many are closed for the winter season, and all should be booked ahead on summer weekends. Shops on İşgüzar Sokak in front of the iskele can provide picnic supplies.