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Safran Restaurant, Istanbul, Istanbul

Safran Restaurant

4.5
4.5
46 Reviews
$50 and over
Turkish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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What 46 people are saying

Safran Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Safran Restaurant offers "excellent cuisine, service and view" from its prime location atop the Intercontinental Hotel, overlooking the Bosporus. Guests commend the "amazing" Turkish food and "spectacular" views. While service is often praised as "outstanding," some guests note inconsistencies. Overall, it's a must-visit for its culinary delights and breathtaking ambiance.

46 Reviews
  1. WANDA VIP

    Nashville10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time here but I get disappointed with my food the pasta I order got very little seafood and it was greasy. My friend didn’t like the stuffed calamari. But the service was outstanding the staff is great!

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  2. John

    Edinburgh1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 November 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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  3. RAFAEL

    Mexico City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 September 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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  4. Andrew

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 September 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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  5. Shona

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 September 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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  6. Ronan VIP

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 26 August 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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  7. Basma

    Türkiye2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 August 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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  8. Gilbert Marcus VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 August 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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  9. KelseyL VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 July 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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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 June 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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Safran Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Safran Restaurant

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

Additional information

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  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Middle Eastern, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 18:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ferdi Akın
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