ATARA — Restaurant in Beşiktaş

A very atmospheric and authentic place. I travelled more than 15 km just to drink tea in an interior like this. The atmospere starts even before you enter - I'ts very green, there're a lot of plants and even ivy on the stone wall. The place's entrance truly embelishes the small steep street. The interior is flawless - it's an authentic Mediterranean interior, it's Palestinian subtype, to be exact. It's not pretentious, it's quite democratic, DIY(Do It Yourself) and real, but absoultely perfect. They don't copy it, they live it. I liked the food, too. They have the dish of the day and some other options, too, enough to choose from - it's a small family business. I also recommend to try their tea with milk and spices. They also have falafel next door, the host brought some for me, and it was very tasty. They...

ATARA Palestinian Restaurant is nothing short of incredible. From the moment you walk in, the warm and welcoming service makes you feel right at home. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, instantly transporting you to the heart of the Middle East.

The food is absolutely outstanding. From the rich and flavorful mansaf to the perfectly spiced maklube, biryani, shawarma, and arayes, every dish is cooked to perfection and bursting with authentic flavors. You can taste the care and tradition in every bite.

What’s even more impressive is the value — the prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get. ATARA offers a truly authentic Middle Eastern dining experience that’s hard to match. If you’re looking for comfort food that feels like home, this is the place to be....

My sixth time in Atara (overall 11th time in Yalla + Atara). The food is always amazing, great taste and big portions but if you’re alone or two people and want to eat comfortably, avoid during Ramadan. I reserved a table with the Iftar menu for myself and was, without asking me in advance, sat outdoors on a small stool in a corner without a proper table. I had to constantly chase away the street cats trying to climb on my food and it was a cold night so I got sick. I wish they had just told me that the restaurant was booked out so I could have gone somewhere else instead. The whole experience felt uncomfortable and I felt neglected compared to the other guests so I sadly won’t be coming back in the foreseeable future even though I love the food there. Maybe...