Fodor's Expert Review Sofyalı 9

At this restaurant on a lively backstreet in Beyoğlu's Asmalımescit area, a friendly, laid-back setting—with Greek music playing in the background and photographs of old Istanbul on the walls—elevates the classic meyhane food. The meze, whether from the regular menu or the daily specials, and the hot appetizers are more notable than the main dishes; try the zucchini with walnuts in yogurt or the Albanian-style fried liver.