“If, whilst shopping, you couldn’t stop thinking about having some delicious meatballs, then look no further; head straight to Filibe. You’ll find delicacies like grilled chicken and meat varieties, baked rice pudding and cheese pudding as well as famous Plovdiv meatballs at this restaurant open between 7am and 5pm. A meatball sandwich is 5 TL and a portion is 8 TL. They stress that they don’t accept credit cards.
Tel: 0212 522 9721
It has been serving customers on Uzungarsi Avenue since 1960. The scent of meatballs will seduce even the fullest of people. The restaurant whose portfolio includes regulars including celebrities and journalists, offers a portion of meatballs for 6.50 TL, while its semolina halva will leave you begging for more. Consider yourself lucky if you find any at lunch though, as the dessert is served from 7am along with soup.
Tel: 0212 52013 25
Lezzet-i Sark
Filibe Koftecisi – One meeting point for kebab lovers is Lezzet-i sark restaurant where you’ll find all types of kebabs, from Urfa to Adana, lamb- stuffed kibbeh, a variety of soups and of course, angel’s hair dessert. Prices range from 10 TL to 20 TL.
Tel: 0212 514 27 63
Asli Borek
If you set off before breakfast, stop by at Ash Borek. Order a breakfast platter and get delicious su boregi (layered pastry). Pastries are 5 TL, breakfast 9 TL and manti 8 TL.
Tel: 0212 527 54 80
Tahtakale Et Lokantasi
Soups, meatballs, wraps and kebab varieties await you in the restaurant open between 10am and 9pm every day. Prices vary from 2.50 TL to 10 TL.”
