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Lale Sultan Restaurant
Review
About
Travellers' Choice
2024
Lale Sultan Restaurant is where flavor meets elegance in a truly special setting. Our restaurant proudly presents the finest of traditional Turkish cuisine, offering a memorable experience in an authentic atmosphere. Each dish is crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients, creating a symphony of flavors that leaves a lasting impression. From our rich selection of appetizers to our main courses and desserts, we have something to delight every palate. Whether you’re here for a cozy dinner with family or a special gathering with friends, Lale Sultan Restaurant welcomes you warmly. Enjoy the taste of Turkish cuisine in a peaceful ambiance with our hospitable team ready to make your visit unforgettable!
Features
CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, Barbecue, Turkish, Diner, Wine Bar
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Digital Payments
Dog Friendly
Family style
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Valet Parking
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Sultanahmet
Free off-street parking, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Validated Parking
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Hours
Open until 1:00 AM
Sunday
8:30 am - 1:00 am
Monday
8:30 am - 1:00 am
Tuesday
8:30 am - 1:00 am
Wednesday
8:30 am - 1:00 am
Thursday
8:30 am - 1:00 am
Friday
8:30 am - 1:00 am
Saturday
8:30 am - 1:00 am
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5.0
1,156 reviews
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20
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7
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Pedro Henrique O
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • solo
The food is exquisitely prepared and absolutely delicious, bursting with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Not only are the dishes a delight for the taste buds, but the prices are impressively affordable, offering excellent value for such outstanding cuisine. Adding to the experience, the waiters are incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that every visit feels welcoming and personalized. I would be thrilled to return to this establishment hundreds of times, as each visit promises a truly memorable dining experience from start to finish.
Written 7 February 2025
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Жанылай М
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • friends
Beautiful place with delightful design and beautiful flowers on the summer verandas. The dishes are served at a premium, and they are not only delicious, but also aesthetically served. The variety of smelt options will be particularly welcome. View tables overlooking the Neva River are a real bonus, but it's best to book them in advance. You could even be taken.
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Written 16 November 2024
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Mehmet Oter
"Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback about Lale Sultan Restaurant. Each of your comments helps us continuously improve our service quality and motivates us greatly. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!"
Written 16 November 2024
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yang
Istanbul2 contributions
Jan 2025 • friends
It's delicious, the boss is nice! The taste is excellent, and it makes people feel like they have an appetite at first glance, better than the dishes are also fresh, the taste is mild and moderate, and the fire is just right mastered, serving quickly. The restaurant is very clean and tidy, the food is not only beautiful in shape, what matters is that it tastes great, the colour is good and fresh. And the choice of dishes is very large and the price is not high enough to take your family with you.
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Written 31 January 2025
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Krisi K
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • friends
We had amazing experience last night. The food was delicious and the stuff were extremely polite and hospitable. The prices are affordable and they even give you complementary started dips and dessert with traditional Turkish tea.
Written 1 October 2024
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Mehmet Oter
Thank you very much for choosing us, we are always happy to host you.
Written 15 October 2024
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Эсмера Х
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • family
An atmospheric restaurant with its own flavor. The cuisine is at the highest level, all dishes are in large portions, and most importantly, incredibly tasty!
Pleasant waiters, do not leave every guest unattended! The waiters speak several languages such as (Russian, English, Turkish, even Arabic) for all the time I had lunch and dinner only here! There are a lot of restaurants in this area, but this one has a place in my heart! Thank you very much for your hospitality! If you are in Istanbul, be sure to visit them!
Written 20 March 2024
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Antonio M
2 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
Fantastic dinner, we tried various Turkish specialties, all delicious.
The staff was very kind, at the end of the dinner we were offered apple tea and various typical sweets. Super recommended place!
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Written 29 December 2024
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Mehmet Oter
"Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback about Lale Sultan Restaurant. Each of your comments helps us continuously improve our service quality and motivates us greatly. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!"
Written 30 December 2024
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Doudougot
Briviesca3 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
Starters tested with eggplants marinated in olive oil and hummus. Very fresh with typical Mediterranean taste
Sea bream fish grilled at point and cut by the waiter in front of us with a certain know-how while taking care to remove the edges. For dessert I was offered a nicely presented kunefe but never having eaten cheese I let myself be convinced to try by the waiter who has humor. A Frenchman who eats cheese for the first time... but in Turkey!!!
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Written 23 November 2024
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Mehmet Oter
"Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback about Lale Sultan Restaurant. Each of your comments helps us continuously improve our service quality and motivates us greatly. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!"
Written 24 November 2024
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Nicolas Q
Asnieres-sur-Seine241 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
We came as a family, four people.
The restaurant was empty when we arrived, and we went there seeing the good reviews posted. Apart from the fact that the waiter wanted to memorize everything in his head, only to forget part of the order - including the child's dish, which therefore arrived well after all the others - the dishes served were ordinary and without any particular flavors. Decorum seems to be favored at the expense of everything else. It would be dishonest to say that we ate badly there, but honestly, there are better places on the same street, and for lower prices.
Written 25 October 2023
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Татьяна Комиссарова
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • family
Amazing service! Super hospitable. Beautiful cuisine, everything fresh (including rare seafood). The meat is tender, the dishes are delicious.
We especially want to mention the service: the staff speaks to guests in English, Russian. The manager is very friendly and friendly. Felt like an oriental visitor!
Nice: dinner ends with a nice compliment from the restaurant.
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Written 1 November 2024
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Mehmet Oter
Мы были компанией. Очень дружелюбный приветливый персонал. Мы сидели на веранде, есть так же места внутри. Готовят быстро и вкусно. Понравился и чечевичный суп, и куриный суп и шашлычок. Отдельного внимания стоят яблочный чай и десерты
Written 2 November 2024
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Наталья Ф
St. Petersburg3 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
It's a lovely place, you won't regret it. The fish is excellent, the wine is excellent, the tea is in range, the service is fire. At the end of dinner, nice bonuses. If it's cold you'll turn on the heat outside, and of course dinner you'll have to share with the real resident and Istanbul
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Written 16 November 2024
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Mehmet Oter
"Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback about Lale Sultan Restaurant. Each of your comments helps us continuously improve our service quality and motivates us greatly. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!"
Written 16 November 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Flyer27828156042
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • solo
What a surprise this beautiful restaurant was, considering that I had already been in Istanbul for three days and I was tired of average food or as a tourist, I asked at the reception of my hotel and he pointed me to this place.
The first evening I tried the Kebab and it was fantastic, an explosion of taste and completely different from those eaten before, the second evening the lamb chops, tender, juicy and succulent.
Here I found the authenticity and true flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine and it was also confirmed to me by Turkish friends who I had brought for dinner and also a kind, polite, efficient staff who have the gift of making you feel at home.
Thanks a lot See you soon.
Written 8 January 2024
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Олег Н
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • family
It's a great place. Where you can relax, taste delicious dishes, and recharge your energy from communicating with the staff.Very satisfied with the experience. Especially the almost theatrical performance of the dish is meat in a pot. Bravo!
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Written 22 February 2025
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Mehmet Oter
"Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback about Lale Sultan Restaurant. Each of your comments helps ı hope see you again
Written 22 February 2025
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Ксения Л
Moscow12 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We've been twice, now we'll go again!
Very tasty, Turkish breakfast for two does not fit on the table. We met the guys, in the morning we saw them again in this restaurant, they praised the menemen (it is included in the Turkish breakfast).
We revealed the secret why their food is so delicious: they cook on coals, not electricity, and they even took us into their kitchen (!) to see the oven. Everything there is clean and tidy, just like in the establishment itself.
Written 12 August 2023
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Erkan Tanrıkulu
Istanbul46 contributions
Mar 2025 • family
“This restaurant provides a great dining experience. The ambience is warm and friendly, with attention to decorative details. The options on the menu are diverse, and you can find flavors for every taste. The food is notably presented and fresh, especially. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive, making the service fast and seamless. They also appreciate the restaurant''s commitment to hygiene guidelines. It''s an ideal spot for both fun time with friends and a special dinner. Will definitely come back!”
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Written 7 March 2025
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Linda L
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • friends
Excellent freshly prepared food, a very courteous, blue-eyed waiter who left no wish unfulfilled. Highly recommended!!!
As a sign of hospitality, there was tea, pastries and coffee on the house, as well as insider tips for shopping.
If we are ever in Istanbul again, we will definitely visit this restaurant again.
Written 25 September 2023
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