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Safran Restaurant, Istanbul, Istanbul

Safran Restaurant

4.5
4.5
45 Reviews
$50 and over
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Only the internationally recognised and “Academie Internationale de la Gastronomie” awarded Safran offers the finest in Turkish and Ottoman cuisine and spectacular views of the Bosphorus. The covered terrace provides the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views all year round in this elegant and sophisticated setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Middle Eastern, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (0212) 368 44 44
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive chef
    Ferdi Akın

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Safran Restaurant in Istanbul offers "amazing" cuisine and exceptional service in a breathtaking setting atop the Intercontinental Hotel. Guests rave about the "beautiful view overlooking the Bosporus" and attentive staff, particularly servers like Ugur and Aladdin. While some diners noted issues with service speed and noise, the overall experience remains a must-visit for its ambiance and culinary delight.

45 Reviews
  1. John

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Cold Food and Wrongly cooked Steaks didn’t help - but the main issue was it was completely over priced by half iPad menus didn’t work and general restaurant vibe was non-existent A third full restaurant on a Friday night says it all…… Avoid….

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  2. RAFAEL

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience was good, at the beginning service was too slow, long time to have ordered drinks and food. Place too much noisy, they finally accepted our request for reducing volume. Food is good but below our expectation.

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  3. Andrew

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and view of the city. Staff were extremely attentive and food was very good!

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  4. Shona

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is lovely, the service was not! You are given tablets to look at, waited forever for someone to come back to the table, annoyed with food questions. Messed up on dessert order and bill…just not the experience we were hoping for at a restaurant of this quality… that said, it is in a hotel! Would not recommend, go to a local restaurant where people are friendly food is also good and you feel like you are appreciated as guests.

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  5. Ronan

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous … simply fabulous See above See above See above

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  6. Basma

    Turkey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, view is amazing, staff and service are the star of this experience

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  7. Gilbert Marcus

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is perhaps the finest restaurant in all of Istanbul; it certainly has the best view. The service is beyond exceptional. The only disappointment is that bar-goers began to fill the restaurant before the end of our meal, but we were ready to leave at that point.

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  8. KelseyL

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our experience at Safran! Food was very good, service was excellent, views are insane. Ugur was an amazing server, took great care of us. Cannot recommend enough if you are visiting from out of town!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent cuisine, service and view. It is located at the top of the Intercontinental Hotel which enjoys a beautiful location overlooking the Bosporus.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone did an amazing job. As soon as we got off the elevators there was someone to greet us and take us to our table and Aladdin was very attentive . Must visit

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FAQs

Safran Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Safran Restaurant

Gümüssuyu Mah., Asker Ocagi Cadde No 1 Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul 34437

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Beyoğlu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Middle Eastern, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ferdi Akın
  • Entertainment
    Turkish classical 'Fasıl' music every day except Sunday
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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