Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

MEYHANE €€€ Overlooking Büyükada’s longest beach, Teras is a fabulous spot for leisurely year-round weekend brunches or summer dining (arrive before sunset). Brunch includes favourites such as menemen (scrambled eggs with peppers, tomatoes and sometimes cheese) and börek (filled pastry); dinner features spit-roast lamb and ultrafresh fish. It’s a five-minute walk from Luna Park (take the road near the donkey park); a fayton costs ₺ 45. PRINKIPO ( % 0216-382 3591; Gülistan Caddesi 11; set menu incl alcohol ₺ 125; h 11am-midnight; f Büyükada) Operated by local character Fıstık Ahmet, this long-standing favourite near the port is known for its excellent mezes and lavish pourings of alcohol (it’s not the type of place that will appeal to teetotallers). Bookings are essential during summer, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when there is live music.