Best kebab restaurant in Istanbul

 

General information

Destination
Istanbul, Turkey

Program details

Indulge your taste buds at Develi Restaurant in Samatya, home of authentic Turkish cuisine, and while you eat soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the fine sea views from the terrace. Listed by the Observer newspaper in London among The Best 100 Restaurants, Develi has a well-deserved reputation for consistently delivering the finest in Turkish cuisine.



It’s magnificent location in Samatya, with spectacular views over the Marmara Sea, and its newly refurbished terraces combine to assure its popularity with visitors, who have been flocking here since 1966. It is also popular however with locals and it is a good place to see the indigenous inhabitants savouring some of the national dishes. Try the kebabs, available with a range of delicious fillings and renowned in Istanbul as among the best in the city. Other local classics include hummus, stuffed meatballs and shish kebab. Be sure not to miss the homemade baklava, a Develi speciality created only from the finest local ingredients. Prompt and attentive service rounds off an exceptional dining experience.



So when in Istanbul, do as the locals do and make your way to Develi in Samatya. You are assured not only of a wholesome and delicious meal, but also the ambience of a genuine Turkish restaurant in an unbeatable setting.



The best of Turkish food, excellent service and spectacular views all await the discerning diner at Develi Restaurant in Samatya.





Menu 1

Develi Pide (Hot Bread)

Tulum Cheese and Butter

Seasonal Salad

Small Turkish Pizza with minced meat

Urfa Kebap (minced meat on a skewer served with onion and bread)

Turkish Dessert



Menu 2

Develi Pide (Hot Bread)

Tulum Cheese and Butter

Seasonal Salad

Traditional Stuffed Meatballs

Hummus (with butter-pinenut)

1/3 Urfa Kebap

1/3 Shish Kebap

1/3 Alinazik Kebap (Pureed Eggplant with yoghurt and meatballs)

Baklava or Seasonal Fruits



Menu 3

Develi Pide (Hot Bread)

Tulum Cheese and Butter

Seasonal Salad

Eggplant with a home-made tomato sauce

1/3 Spicy Antep Kebap

1/3 Shish Kebap

1/3 Alinazik Kebap (Pureed Eggplant with yoghurt and meatballs)

Baklava or Seasonal Fruits



Menu 4

Develi Pide (Hot Bread)

Tulum Cheese and Butter

Seasonal Salad

Eggplant with a home-made tomato sauce

Traditional Raw Meatballs and greens

Cold bean dish with tomato sauce

Hummus (made with butter and pine nuts)

Traditional Stuffed Meatballs

1/3 Urfa Kebap

1/3 Shish Kebap

1/3 Alinazik Kebap (Pureed Eggplant with yoghurt and meatballs)

1/3 Vegetable Kebap (made from seasonal vegetables)

Baklava or Seasonal Fruits



Menu 5

Develi Pide (Hot Bread)

Tulum Cheese and Butter

Seasonal Salad

Abugannus (eggplant salad with yoghurt dressing)

Traditional Raw Meatballs and greens

Cold bean dish with tomato sauce

Traditional Stuffed Meatballs

Antep Cheese

Hummus (made with butter and pine nuts)

1/3 Urfa Kebap

1/3 Shish Kebap

1/3 Alinazik Kebap (Pureed Eggplant with yoghurt and meatballs)

Baklava or Seasonal Fruits





Limited local beverages

(2 Glasses of Rakı or 2 glasses of wine or 2 beers or 3 soft drinks)



Other beverages

Rakı, wine, beer and soft drinks.