Mangerie

My first time in Bebek so thought it would be good to go to a place that did a good brunch with a nice view of the Bosphorus. You do have to walk up a lot of stairs to get to the place. The views are lovely and the whole place has an upmarket and chic vibe. No chance of a table outside so if you do want one, call and reserve in advance.

Positives: very good food with clear attention to detail and use of good ingredients. The views are amazing and if you do get to sit outside then you will reap the benefits. The place is clean and chic with lots of nice touches.

Negatives: if you come with children then it’s very unlikely that you’ll be welcomed here. The service was cold and unfriendly. Yes we were a large party and we had small children who were not always perfectly behaved but we were paying customers and the children were under control. We had to repeat ourselves to the waitress on a number of occasions but when we asked for the bill, she couldn’t have moved faster. We were out in the terrace for a minute just trying to enjoy the view but we were told quite abruptly to leave as there were people waiting who had reserved. Of course, we understood that we had to make space for them but the same thing could have been asked of us in a more polite way. We were made to feel very unwelcome because we didn’t quite fit the mould of the type of clientele they probably prefer to have in their restaurant.

All I will say is that the management of the restaurant are unlikely to change their attitude to families with small children as it’s clear that that type of client is not welcome.