Kebap — Restaurant in Çatalca

Gunaydin Galataport, located within the iconic Galataport development in Istanbul, is a dining destination that offers a memorable culinary experience. Known for its exceptional service, high-quality ingredients, and delectable cuisine, Gunaydin Galataport has established itself as a go-to restaurant for locals and visitors alike.

The moment you step into Gunaydin Galataport, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's interior design blends contemporary elegance with traditional Turkish elements, creating a sophisticated yet comfortable setting. The tasteful décor, soft lighting, and well-appointed seating contribute to a relaxed ambiance that is perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings.

One of the highlights of Gunaydin Galataport is its commitment to exceptional customer service. The staff members are attentive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest. From the moment you are seated, you are made to feel welcome and well taken care of. The staff's expertise extends beyond friendly service, as they are well-versed in the menu offerings and can provide recommendations and assistance with your dining choices.

The menu at Gunaydin Galataport showcases the restaurant's expertise in Turkish cuisine, with a focus on high-quality grilled meats. The restaurant sources the finest cuts of meat, ensuring that every dish is prepared to perfection. From tender and succulent steaks to juicy lamb chops and flavorful kebabs, the meat options at Gunaydin Galataport are a carnivore's delight.

The grill is the heart of Gunaydin Galataport, and it is where the magic happens. The skilled chefs expertly grill the meats, infusing them with smoky flavors and sealing in their natural juices. The result is a selection of dishes that are both flavorful and tender, exemplifying the art of Turkish grilling.

Beyond the meat options, Gunaydin Galataport also offers a variety of seafood dishes, mezes (appetizers), and vegetarian options. The seafood selection features fresh catches of the day, prepared with care and complemented by Mediterranean flavors. The mezes showcase the diverse and vibrant flavors of Turkish cuisine, with options like hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and grilled vegetables. Vegetarians will also find a range of satisfying options, including flavorful vegetable kebabs and hearty salads.

To complement the culinary offerings, Gunaydin Galataport boasts an impressive beverage selection. The restaurant offers an extensive list of Turkish and international wines, carefully curated to pair perfectly with the menu. The knowledgeable staff can guide you in selecting the ideal wine to enhance your dining experience. Additionally, the restaurant offers a variety of refreshing cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages to suit different preferences.

In conclusion, Gunaydin Galataport is a dining destination that delivers an exceptional culinary experience. With its inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and delectable cuisine, it is an ideal choice for those seeking a memorable meal in the heart of Istanbul. Whether you're a meat lover looking for the perfect steak or a fan of Turkish cuisine eager to explore traditional flavors, Gunaydin Galataport offers a dining experience that is sure to leave a...

I am an experienced local guide feel free to see my other reviews. Let me first say that expectation and market segmentation matters a lot. To me, prices do not necessarily seem to be high for a fine dining experience and compare to the counterpart restaurants in the US and Europa. It might be a little higher for local currency earners.

With that said, I wish to see a pleasant experience matching the ticket and dining expectation.

There are several things wrong with this place and I hope that the owner/upper management take notice to fix them.

1- Front staff and who appears to be a chief waitress (the man in suits) do not behave appropriately. They are not kind enough. They don’t how how to handle basic request I.e. inquiring available seating nearby the sea front.

2- We ordered t-bone and entrecôte steak they both look smaller in size/portion when compared to counterpart restaurants.

3- t-bone ordered to be cook medium-well but arrived as medium at best.

4-waitress appear to spill meat juices from plates to table. A small detail but not appropriate. The waitresses was not look as sharp as they suppose to be for a newly opened fine dining restaurant.

5- Bottoms of Tea glasses were cracked. (2 out of 3 arrived as cracked) again not appropriate and acceptable and showing lack of attention to the details and overall experience.

6- I’ve requested to recook the t-bone and pack it to go alongside the other leftover Food. They accepted the request but guess what! They forget the bring my tbone back. I have paid 490tl (~$30) for a undercook steak and requested to recook a half eaten steak that never arrived back to me. They practically wasted half a portion of a fine steak for which I paid the full price. It sound like a joke but it is not!

Overall my expectation of Gunaydin was totally mismatched by miserable service experience. I am not planing going back to any Gunaydin restaurant for a long time.

PS-1: We paid around 1200 tl (~$70) for 2 main course and a coffee. The food include a couple of maza, a t bone and an entrecôte (a thin rib steak).

PS-2: If a Gunaydin personal wanted to reach out to me for further communication in an attempt to recover a failed service experience I’d be happy to...

Lovely venue, friendly service on arrival, good quality meat and generally good food. Service however took a turn for the worst when we asked for the cheque, and a 10% tip was asked for. Rude in itself. But we asked to tip on card with the rest of the bill as we’d intended to tip anyway, but were told that tips are cash only. We were only carrying about 5% of the bill in cash due to flying home tomorrow. We were then stood over and waited for to pay the cash tip rather than just letting us finish our meal and tip what we wanted in the cash/bill envelope. We were then approached and asked what the problem was when we didn’t tip. We told the staff that their attitude was rude, and that we offered to pay the tip on card earlier. We were then told that staff didn’t get any card tips and they all went to the restaurant. I suspect that the staff are forcing their own tips due to that, but it’s not acceptable practice in such a reputable chain. We just stood up and left, giving the staff concerned a dirty look, but many customers could feel intimidated by this. A disappointing end to a nice meal, and clearly we are not alone based on the comments here.

Sadly we won’t return due to this, and will discuss it with the chain owner as this simply should not...