Juno — Restaurant in Şişli

Initially, when passing and looking down from street level to the basement level premises, this place didn't look inviting, so I went to Must, almost next door, and ordered coffee. Must's waiters are not very attentive, however, so my experience was a little frustrating, and while the menu looked quite interesting and varied, there was nothing that really suited our needs at the time, as my son wanted meat without embellishments, and I wanted something with garlic and ginger, so we paid for our drinks and decided to go back to Juno.

Once we made the effort to descend the steps to Juno, I realised my initial impression was completely inaccurate. The atmosphere and decor is actually extremely tasteful and restful and the ergonomics of the restaurant are perfect, with indoor and outdoor seating options.

Perhaps what in retrospect made our experience so pleasant was that the person who I assume to be the owner-manager, seems to remain on the premises, and is accessible. He speaks good English. We were therefore able to ask him to kindly customise a couple of his dishes and the result was perfect.

I then asked where I could go to buy a peanut butter, banana, yoghurt, milk and honey smoothie. He said he could make one for me. Again, this was perfect. I therefore returned for breakfast for another off-menu smoothie and a perfectly textured latté.

If I lived nearby, I'd be tempted to come here almost daily. My sense is that the quality to cost ratio of this place and the care and attentiveness of the service likely makes this the most comfortable dining option...

Overall nice, staff are nice and welcoming too, but a bit lacking taste to my non Turkish taste buds. I wanted more rich flavours, but it seems that Turkish cuisine in general doesn't have lots of spices The eggplant soup tasted like zucchini and bit light, nothing special. Pumpkin soup was good, although could've used some roasted spices too. The zucchini pasta was nice but chewy and again, tasted like zucchini only, no spices. The chicken on top of the zucchini pasta was very dry. The goat cheese salad was intense, it got dates in it which I loved, but also not enough sauce and felt like its separate items put together rather than a complete salad...

As a local guide, I’m always exploring spots with clean, healthy food – and this one really stood out. They offer a great range of options, including keto-friendly dishes that actually taste amazing. I tried the shrimp zucchini spaghetti, and it was light, fresh, and full of flavor – definitely a win for anyone cutting carbs but still craving something satisfying.

The place has a chill, clean vibe and clearly puts thought into quality ingredients. Whether you're into keto, plant-based, or just want a healthier meal, this place is worth...