Yeni Lokanta

Came for a group dinner and we had the 7-course tasting menu. Delicious! My favourite was the citrus salad. The lamb dish at the end was ok, not as great. The beef mantu dish was also delicious. I recommend the Turkish wine pairing.

Easily the top dining experience my husband and I had while in Istanbul! Highly recommend getting a tasting menu. We opted for the 7 course and it was more than enough. The food was phenomenal and our server, Denise, who was incredibly attentive made our dinner that much more memorable!

We had a fantastic meal here. It was Turkish comfort food but elevated. Everything was delicious, flavourful, and well portion. The variety in the set menu was stunning. Beef dumpling and morel dishes were a highlight!

I was looking for dinner after a long day of walking in the city and visiting all the tourist attractions and this restaurant was just the prefect place. The location makes it very convenient to visit as it’s close to the Taksim Square. The atmosphere was very warm, comfortable and intimate, the food was delicious and just the prefect portions, but what made me want to write this review was the service, the service was outstanding the staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and meticulous, they made me feel very comfortable. It’s a little pricey but I believe it worth visiting.

I had lunch here during my solo trip to Istanbul and was delighted by the flavours, quality of the food and courteous service. The fermented lightly spiced yoghurt sauce that is served over the mantisi surprised me and was a favourite. Really enjoyed the pear and dried beef salad the fresh walnuts were a great addition. A mound of braised thinly sliced beetroot with sour cherries toasty hazelnuts and ezine was so good in the eating of it, highly recommend it as a hearty main course. With how the meal was going, I couldn't resist having dessert, the kadiyif. The server graciously answered all my questions about ingredients and cooking. All in all an inspiring meal, just the thing I needed.

Loved it. Highly recommended. Perfectly dark and cosy atmospher lets you focus on your food and your company. Staff friendly and well informed about the menu. We had your 7 course tasting menu that we felt was the perfect number of dishes. Was a vegetable strong menu that displayed Turkish cuisine and local ingredients that wasn't scared to flirt with what influences the city. Cocktails were great too.

Yeni Lokanta was a must visit for me, as it was highly recommended by chefs and food writers in Istanbul. So happy that I had the chance—Chef Civan Er is creative and inspired, serving the best meal I’ve had in Turkey. Their a la carte menu and tasting menu are both amazing. We especially loved the beautiful and delicious dumplings, the flavorful fava purée with mushrooms, and the bughler fritters—though it was very hard to choose a favorite. The service was excellent—thank you to the manager Ugur and our servers for such hospitality! All in all, a wonderful experience.

An excellent last meal to cap off my two weeks in this country. I have eaten more amazing yogurt dips and kebabs and baklavas than I can count but YL’s flavours have been the most unique by far and each course was bursting with flavour. I did the 7 course tasting menu and wine pairing and it is more than enough and took me almost 3 hours to finish. Highly recommend and shout out to Tolga for the attentive service.

One of the best food experiences I’ve had in years… Honest, refined food, great wine selection and impeccable service (Thank you @Tolga :)). The baked Alaska dessert was very original!

This place has always been on top of my favourite restaurants in istanbul and one of the few restaurants which never dissapointed my expectations and offered the same taste since its first day.

Their “limited” açma (pastry from the oven) is one of the best you can find anywhere.

Personally though, I do find it a tad sad m that for a while noe they do offer their signature manti only on the lunchmenu and just as a single starter dish on the tasting menus without the aubergine option!

Also bear in mind that the restaurant is quite dark! A couple times we even need our phonelights to read the menu.

Absolutely amazing experience! We didn’t do the tasting menu and I deeply regret that. The drinks, food, service, and atmosphere are 5 star.

Sat at the bar and had a very lovely meal. 1 starter and 1 main was enough, as the portions were quite large. Incredible flavours and friendly service.

I live in NYC so I’m used to dine at really good restaurants but Yeni Lokanta surprised even a savvy foodie like myself - the food was absolutely AMAZING, the service was great and the overall experience was perfect - I highly recommend making a visit to this place as well as their 7 course tasting menu.

We had the tasting menu, both regular and vegetarian. The food was spectacular, every single course. The fava beans, citrus salad, lamb, and katmer were absolute standouts but everything was great. Tolga was our server, was extremely helpful and attentive throughout the meal. The restaurant itself was beautiful and overall highly recommend!

Amazing tasting menu experience with wine.
Food was spectacularly good. Showcasing the best of Turkish cuisine.
The restaurant itself has a gorgeous ambience and excellent service.

We had a lovely meal at Yeni Lokanta. Each dish was so tasty. Loved the music playlist. Atmosphere was quiet and good for conversation. Would definitely return.

We had a lovely dinner in this restaurant. We went for the tasting menu and it was amazing.

Combination of flavours was rich and every dish was super tasty. And lovely presentation.

Service was great, everyone was really friendly and accommodating.

Although it is slightly more expensive than other restaurants of the same level, I would fully recommend it!

Amazing food, and amazing atmosphere. Food, drinks, dessert, everything was perfect! So happy with everything and will definitely come back here…

TLDR: We’re foodies from NYC and this place is amazing!! Get the tasting menu and embark on a culinary adventure

Yeni Lokanta in Galata, Istanbul was an exceptional experience. My wife and I, who are accustomed to dining at Michelin-rated restaurants around the world, were thoroughly impressed with the 7-course tasting menu. The standout dish, a delectable lamb leg, left us craving for more (sorry no photos of the lamb because we devoured it so quickly!). The lamb was “fall off the bone” with deep earthy flavors with a rich sauce. What truly elevated our evening was the impeccable service provided by our waitress, Denise, who was attentive and made our visit even more memorable. Yeni Lokanta is a culinary gem in Istanbul, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a remarkable dining experience in this vibrant city

I’ve heard lots of good reviews and decided to come and try. Wow! It was a great experience of modern Turkish cuisine.our first and last bites were divine.
First: Manti - filled with beef in a yogurt sauce and last was ‘katmer’ which is my favourite Turkish dessert.

Everything was delicious, great service and great value for money.