Historic restaurant above the Spice Bazaar entrance serving the same Ottoman recipes since 1901. Dining room has original tile walls, feels like eating in a palace.

They do dishes straight from Topkapi Palace kitchens - lamb cooked in paper, stuffed lamb shoulder, traditional rice pilafs. Everything prepared using historical techniques, not watered-down tourist versions.

300-500 TRY per person but it's a legitimate culinary time machine. Find the entrance stairs near the Spice Bazaar main gate. Reserve for dinner.