Gelik Restaurant

The only thing that I didn't like was the waiter was staying beside me while I was trying to choose what to eat. I felt under pressure like that to choose faster.
The meal was very nice and the restaurant was really cozy. Totally recommended 😁
I would love to visit again....♥

I was a guest in the restaurant amazing Turkish food the salads was fresh. The food was perfect and then the service was great. Super great everything was clean. Thank you very much for amazing experience in turkey.

Used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Istanbul and I’ve been here last 30 years or so back & after being away for so long the food is still amazing here! Rice with mushrooms, Lamb, Chicken wings and the Mezze are amazing here 😋👌🏼👍🏼🙋🏻‍♂
50 years old restaurant managed to keep up its taste and service, bravo 👏 🙌 Best wishes for the next 100 years!

The food is excellent in this place. I always visit them when I travel to Turkey. I love their Iskender Kebab and Kofta with Cheese.

I'd only been to the one in Levent. I had no idea there was better. This Gelik is apparently the original. That rice is to die for, I still have yet to find it anywhere else. The köfte is impeccable. Prices are quite steep, but they do give a luxury restaurant vibe.

One of the oldest restaurants in Istanbul amazing taste best Doner and their specialties Gelik pilaf and cheese meatballs there is no comparison…

Amazing local food. Lamb chops and kunefe are must. Perfectly prepared beef.
Professional and friendly service.
Rest rooms need renovation.

Warm atmosphere and local food. Really liked the different dish options - especially those with the lamp. I would prefer the French fries to be home-made instead of pre-fried. In general it’s a good option.

Very nice place. I have been here 13 years ago and was dreaming to taste their special dish in the pot! It is still great! Now they also made a fast food corner which is not worse than restaurant. Cheap and chic!
If you are here - you must visit it!

It’s been 30 year since I started visiting Gelik. Recently visited the place with my father and we split two sandwiches-Döner Sandwich and Kuyu Kebabı Sandwich.

Kuyu Kebabı: the same savory juicy taste. Just like day 1. The spice balance was so good.

But, I can’t tell the same for döner. It was even obvious when I saw the meat on the rotisserie. It looked a bit dry and overcooked to me. Therefore I didn’t enjoy the taste as much as I did thus far.

The pita bread was really good though. Very well baked and crunchy.

Pretty fast service, clean and comfy tables. Has outdoor seating, too.

Stupid parking fee policy of 80TL! For what?
Your taste has already deteriorated and you’re losing customers because of paid parking. Hope you reconsider!

Overall rating 4/5

Excellent food and service!

Always nice. One of my favorite restaurants in Istanbul.

Food is good, but the place is old style, we didn't like atmosphere, location is also good and i didn't like how all restaurants now are using Vale park.. a place like that should have free parking
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Excellent restaurant. The food is delicious

I like the restaurant as a whole. The meat what they offer were delicious, there are variety of choises as always, really hot mustard home made watch it whey you are touching your tongue, waiters and service is satisfying. I usually go for business purpose and I am fine with my guests, I recommend to everyone the restaurant is fine.

I went to this restourant when i was 10 years old in 1983 . And i came last week to the same restourant with my wife & daughters . It was like flashback 40 years ago . It was like a dream . Very delicious food . Dont miss it .

Great place to dine. You never mistaken at this place. A true signature in Turkish food industry. A staple since early days. If you never ate there, hurry.

Gelik'te döner yemediysen, döner yedim dene.... Git ye ve anla neler kaybettiğini...

Yummy kebabs and good wine

You gotta try their Kuyu Kebabı its the most delicious meal they have on their menu . And this is what they have been famous for.

Very expensive but totally worth it if you're a meatlover. They should have more veggy options.