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Magnaura Cafe & Restaurant

) #26 of 11,596 Restaurants in Istanbul €€ - €€€ Mediterranean, European, Turkish
Akbiyik Cad No: 23 | Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
+90 212 518 76 22
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  • Excellent78%
  • Very good17%
  • Average3%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible1%
Travellers talk about
“spicy lamb” (11 reviews)
“testi kebab” (18 reviews)
“hummus” (20 reviews)
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All hours
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Turkish, Middle Eastern, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options, Halal
PRICE
€€ - €€€
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LOCATION
Akbiyik Cad No: 23 | Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
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1 - 10 of 407 reviews

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

We happened to land at this restaurant for dinner as recommended by our hotel manager. And trust me the whole place is so welcoming. Just sit relax and spend the evening chit chatting with the owner and sip your local turkish tea. If you want...More

1  Thank Khushbu187
Restaurant's Favourite
Reviewed 16 May 2017

Thanks a lot for 2 amazing evenings. The restaurant is very nice, cuisine is delicious and staff is friendly and always welcome. It was an occasional visit for the first time which turned out to the great evening. The variety of dishes is great, wanted...More

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Magnaura, Sahibi at Magnaura Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 16 May 2017

Dear Elena ; Thank you so much for taking your valuable to to share your review about our Restaurant. It was very pleasure for us to serve you and your friend. Me and my team have been working very hard for quality service and food....More

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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

The food is very nice, Friendly staff Delicious food with friendly waiters, Often the testi kebab was great. We had a very good meal, partly following the lead of a neighbor who ordered

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Reviewed 4 days ago

We went to Magnaura Cafe two years ago whilst in Istanbul and loved it so much we went twice in one visit so we could not visit our favourite city again without returning to this exceptional eatery. As we walked towards the outdoor seated area...More

Thank Lori B
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

The terrace was undergoing renovation so we had the pleasure to sit close to Ugur who serviced everyone in the restaurant with great humour and in everyones own language. Everything we tried was good. The prices were low and if we hadn't found this place...More

Thank pantoleon01
Reviewed 1 week ago

We loved it so much we went back for each of the four nights we were in Istanbul - we chose something different from the Turkish menu each night and thoroughly enjoyed it all - wonderful friendly service as we were greeted with a smile,...More

Thank leighbg2017
Reviewed 1 week ago

Fabulous food, amazing customer service ... so good I kept going back. There are quite a few restaurants along this road but this is one of the best. Consistently great food and the guys who work there are amazing, happy to help with anything. I...More

Thank Angela E
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

beside the fact that they have amazing food and the best lavacake (chocolate cake with ice cream), they also have great staff! We spent almost half a day at their place and it never got boring!

Thank Yulieel
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Our hotel recommended Magnaura Cafe & Restaurant to us so we decided to check it out. All I can say is that - I AM AMAZED. I had a fantastic experience here. The staff was friendly, treated us perfectly, and were one of the key...More

Thank Andrew A
Reviewed 3 June 2017 via mobile

We had a look at different restaurant options for our dinner after all day out visiting Istanbul. We have been lucky to be convinced by this small traditional Turkish restaurant. The quality of the food and the attention and service has been excellent and we...More

Thank Carlo Z
Nearby
Sultanahmet
With so many unmissable attractions within a mere
stroll of each other – and all set around the site of
an ancient Byzantine hippodrome – Sultanahmet is an
overwhelmingly popular tourist destination, and a
prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly
epic scale. Beyond the wonders of the Blue Mosque, the
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more, this
relatively small area of Istanbul somehow manages to
...More
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annanathanson
24 May 2015|
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Response from Magnaura | Property representative |
Hi,Yes we do have a non smoking room in our restaurant.Thank you for your interest. Murat OZUAK General Manager
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Average prices
US$6
Meals
Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant features
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible
Good for
Romantic, Local cuisine, Groups, View, Special Occasion Dining, Bar Scene, Business meetings, Child-friendly, Kids
Open Hours
Sunday
09:00 - 01:00
Monday
09:00 - 01:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 01:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 01:00
Thursday
09:00 - 01:00
Friday
09:00 - 01:00
Saturday
09:00 - 01:00
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: Akbiyik Cad No: 23 | Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
  • Location: Europe  >  Turkey  >  Istanbul>  > Sultanahmet
  • Neighbourhood: Sultanahmet
  • Phone Number: +90 212 518 76 22
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Description
Magnaura Restaurant is one of the oldest Restaurant in Istanbul located at the heart of the Old city. Blue Mosque,Topkapi Palace,Hagia Sophia,Grand Bazaar and Basicilia cistern are only 5 minutes walking distance from the Restaurant.


Murat Ozuak (31) a young inspired man runs the Business who finished his Bachelor degree at Souhtampton University in UK, His masters degree in European School of Economics.He speaks Fluently English and German and intermediate Level Spanish.
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