Constantine's Ark Restaurant & Cafe

Restaurant · Hocapasa

Constantine's Ark Restaurant & Cafe

Restaurant · Hocapasa

Hoca Paşa, İbni Kemal Cd. No:13, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Authentic Turkish & Kurdish cuisine, upscale vibe, great service

Hoca Paşa, İbni Kemal Cd. No:13, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

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"Constantine’s Ark has racked up great reviews since its 2015 opening on a cobbled side street of Sirkeci, where it stands out amid the mostly casual dining options. Here, you can expect a polished experience along with a selection of regional cuisine from Turkey, Ottoman specialty dishes, and international favorites. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you have tickets to see a show at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre or need refueling before spending up at the Spice Bazaar, then Constantine’s Ark is an ideal place to stop. It also happens to be a five-minute walk from the Sirkeci Tram Station and Marmaray Train Station, meaning it’s easy to get to from anywhere in the city."

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Ine Christel Skogly

Google

I was a bit sceptical when entering the restaurant as it screamed tourist - BUT I was pleasantly surprised. Good food and great service. Could make most of the dishes gluten free. Great gluten free bread! Would recommend to eat here!

Sarah Brunton

Google

After having one great meal here my friend and I returned for another dinner and were equally as delighted, if not more-so, with the fantastic quality of food provided. The service is superb, especially from Latif, that man really deserves a pay rise! He's very well informed and explained things so clearly to us. The atmosphere here is relaxing and calming, exactly what you want for a leisurely meal out. Would 10/10 recommend this place and would 11/10 recommend asking for Latif!!

Gary W

Google

Amazing experience—one of the best in Istanbul. Authentic flavors, friendly staff, and an upscale vibe with traditional Turkish ambiance. Highly recommend this place, you will love it. Prices are reasonable for the experience, albeit being higher than other places in Istanbul. It’s worth it, the food and access to local shops is excellent.

Leslie Marie

Google

Our hotel Orient Occident hotel Istanbul recommended this restaurant. After having a bad experience and paying too much at a tourist trap we decided to try Constantine’s. We were pleasantly surprised by the lovely ambiance, friendly staff and great food. We went twice and would highly recommend

terence hughes

Google

Our favourite go to restaurant when visiting this beautiful city.. the staff, the ambience.. and especially the food... WOW.. . Very reasonably priced too considering the economy atm... outstanding service last night lads... already looking forward to our next visit...

Google

Had sea bass which was delicious and a chicken pizza that was ok. Nice wine selection and icy cold beers. Just make sure to negotiate on the price of the food and the wine. Honest and very welcoming. Enjoyed.

Venera Makhmudova

Google

I had an unforgettable experience at Constantine's Ark Restaurant & Cafe! The atmosphere was absolutely incredible and warm, welcoming, and full of character. The desserts were truly amazing, beautifully presented and full of flavor. A special thank you to Muhammad, who went above and beyond to make our visit perfect. His service was professional, friendly, and made us feel at home. This place deserves every star, highly recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul!

Mıncır Tıncır

Google

It's a great place. Everything is in one place. We watched a football match. We smoked hookah. We had a delicious meal with wine. You should definitely go. I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy.

Peter T.

Yelp

One of the best meals you'll ever have. The chef is inspired and the cuisine devine. Don't be fooled by the casual fun atmosphere or the cute cats that will try to join your party. This place is a major find.

K K.

Yelp

We ate dinner here in January, 2024. The food was excellent as was the service. Above and beyond. Friendly and fun!

Michele D.

Yelp

Service was great. The atmosphere was so fun. Not sure what a group there was celebrating but the staff added to there festivities. I am so glad I found this restaurant on Yelp! I'd definitely come back and recommend this place to anyone looking for a good dinner venue. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced.

Rizzo G.

Yelp

OMG!!!! This place is AMAZING!!!! like literally everything we ate was delicious! This will definitely go down on my top 10 list of best places in the world to eat. We got the plate for two, and a side of falafel ( had been craving), and we didn't leave a single thing on the plate. The rice was so buttery and delicious, we will be back at least 2 more times during our stay.

Gregory M.

Yelp

We went to this place multiple times on our trip. The jumbo shrimps are very well prepared and the fresh bread is on point. The prices are not cheap, but very reasonable for the area. Similar to many restaurants in Istanbul the music can be a bit loud, but we generally liked the playlist. I think they have rooftop seating, but we only sat in the main cafe. The service was nice and professional and they recognized us upon our return. They also offer compliments Turkish tea and light dessert at the end of the meal.

Jeremy S.

Yelp

This place is a gem. Oguz is the nicest man you will meet in Turkey. Excellent hookah at beyond fair prices and the food is excellent. Our party came here almost every night.

Mark H.

Yelp

Nice deco, friendly service but food was not well prepared and not nearly as good as it should be at their prices. I ordered a lamb dish that looked so good on the plate but it didn't taste fresh and delicious! The salad had so many pickles tasting extremely salty. Do not recommend this place.

Chris P.

Yelp

My friends and I loved this restaurant so much! Snow during our visit to Istanbul closed down almost everything else one night, and thankfully Constantine's Ark was open and welcomed us! We sat in a lovely balcony upstairs and ate delicious food; the cocktails are also excellent! For those who like heavier Ottoman food, I recommend Constantine's Love -- stewed meat and quince, which I as an Argentine loved. Hookah was also on offer, and the staff's flavor recommendation served us well. And what's more, the owner offered us a fruit plate as a gift! I suggest you come here if you're near the palace for dinner.

Wendy F.

Yelp

What a wonderful experience for our first meal (lunch) in Turkey! The service was friendly and super attentive. The food not only tasted delicious but they presented it beautifully. Fabulous vegetarian selection. The decor was lovely too!

Adelin R.

Yelp

I have been in turkey for 10 days and this is considered one of the best Turkish food i had so far... do me a favor guys.... don't waste your money and stomach... just come here for a real thing ..and you will thank me

Brian S.

Yelp

AVOID this place. I ate here back in December, and it was terrible. The silverware and glasses were filthy, and the food was really bad. I got sick afterward.

Ralph K.

Yelp

This is a TOP destination on Trip Advisor. In reality, it's a clean tourist-centric relatively expensive spot with an Americanized menu. It is FREEZING in there. We were shivering. We went for New Year's. They were upset when we didn't want to do the expensive pre fixe, but they allowed us not to order it (kudos) and ended up extending that to others. All in all the food was clean, but not delicious. I wouldn't recommend or go back. PS: My mom LOVED the bathroom.

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Mıncır Tıncır

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Peter T.

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K K.

Yelp

We ate dinner here in January, 2024. The food was excellent as was the service. Above and beyond. Friendly and fun!

Michele D.

Yelp

Rizzo G.

Yelp

Gregory M.

Yelp

Jeremy S.

Yelp

This place is a gem. Oguz is the nicest man you will meet in Turkey. Excellent hookah at beyond fair prices and the food is excellent. Our party came here almost every night.

Mark H.

Yelp

Chris P.

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Wendy F.

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Adelin R.

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Brian S.

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AVOID this place. I ate here back in December, and it was terrible. The silverware and glasses were filthy, and the food was really bad. I got sick afterward.

Ralph K.

Yelp

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