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Istanbul

Kafe Ara

Good for: Pasta, trendy, Affordable, young people, beautiful decor

Not good for: Calm, Attentive service, slow eaters

  • Address
    • Tosbağ Sokak 8a Galatasaray Galatasaray
  • Transport
    • Kabataş, then funicular to Taksim
  • Price
    • sandwiches TL15-20, salads TL15-23, grills TL19-24
  • Hours
    • 7.30am-midnight Mon-Thu, to 1am Fri & Sat, to 10pm Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Kafe Ara

This casual cafe is named after its owner, legendary local photographer Ara Güler. It occupies a converted garage with tables and chairs spilling out into a wide laneway opposite the Galatasaray Lycée and serves an array of well-priced salads, sandwiches and Turkish staples such as köfte and sigara böreği (pastries filled with cheese and potato). No alcohol.