Kafe Ara

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  • Address
    Tosbağ Sokak 8A, Beyoğlu
  • Phone
    245 4104
  • Transport
    tram: Karaköy then funicular to Tünel

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Lonely Planet review

In the Beyoğlu popularity stakes one café stands head and shoulders above the rest - Kafe Ara. A converted garage with tables and chairs spilling out into a wide laneway opposite the Galatasaray Lycée, this is boho central, a casual and welcoming place where you can sample well-priced paninis, salads and pastas in a convivial atmosphere. There's no alcohol.

The emphasis here is on top-quality, super-fresh ingredients and simple Mediterranean-slanted dishes, though it's also possible to order Turkish favourites such as mantı (Turkish-style ravioli filled with minced meat and served with a sauce of yogurt, garlic, hot butter and spices).