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The restaurant is on the shore of Marmara Sea with a view of Turkish islands. The "Boukoleon" name comes from the 5th century. There used to be a "Boukoleon Palace" standing right where you sit.

Now you can easily see the archeeological heritage of the old time palace. If you are interested in history, looking for a nice Istanbul view and also outstanding food, I would highly recommend you go to this restaurant.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18327 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15175 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15175 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13437
Prices are insanely low for the area and you can definitely find something for under six lira. We tried the tavuk durum for 3.75ytl - chicken, fresh vegetables and fries in a thin flatbread. It was the best thing we'd eaten in Istanbul!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13437 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11555
I can confidently say that this is the best place to try this beautiful speciality if you are interested in traditional Turkish cuisine.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11555 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11554
Portions are huge and very reasonably priced, the owner is back in the kitchen, preparing the most delicious doner kebab and other wonders.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11554 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11524
You can get the best scenery for the Bosphorus from this floor. Don't forget you are in the middle of Asia and Europe here. Ground floor is a very good restaurant, although prices are above the Turkish average, you're guaranteed to have good food here.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11524 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11496
It is situated inside the northern wall of the Spice Bazaar, and is entered via a stone stairway just inside the gate.

Remarkably quiet, decorated with lovely Iznik tiles, Pandeli is famous for its vegetables, and though it is always said that the food is not as good as it was in its fabulous heyday, one can still find subtle evocations of Ottoman cuisine.

Sample the meze, try the hünkar beğendi. A wonderfully civilised place in which to pass part of an afternoon.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11496 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8853 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8853 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5058 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5058 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5051 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5051 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1859
The medresseh itself houses workshops and exhibition rooms highlighting traditional Turkish crafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewellery and so on which you can look round either before or after your meal.

The food was well prepared and very tasty and our kick-boxing, friendly and attentive waiter was great!

The menu reflects more of a cafe than a restaurant feel with dishes such as lamb meatballs served with chilli and spaghetti and scrambled eggs with tomatoes and chilli]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1859