Galata Sarnıç Cafe | Nargile — Restaurant in Istanbul

I'm giving two stars mainly because of the view. However, the service was a major letdown. The waiters, especially the younger ones, seemed upset for no reason and lacked professionalism and hospitality. The hookah tasted like burning carbon, which was particularly disappointing given the high prices. I also noticed discrepancies between the listed prices and what they actually charged. To make matters worse, when I tried to pay by credit card, they attempted to scam me – the machine declined my card, but I received a notification showing a significantly higher amount being charged. To anyone who doesn't speak Turkish, I'd advise avoiding this place. Be cautious if you need to use a...

Unfriendly staff, language barrier isn’t a reason for pure cold and unfriendly service. Server made two inappropriate comments. We ordered two pizzas, no tomato sauce, bad crust, uncooked. Easily the worst food we’ve ever had.

After 1 piece of degustation we informed the server of the uncooked condition of the pizza. Still pretty bad afterwards, didn’t eat much of it. When asking for the bill they refer us to the counter where the manager is, he didn’t care about the bad service neither the bad food and just asked to pay in full.

With a little gesture on the price we wouldn’t have written our honest opinions but this place...

After a lovely Bosphorus boat trip, we stopped here for dinner. We ordered the veggie pizza and grilled chicken, and both dishes did not disappoint. The pizza was generously sized, topped with plenty of fresh veggies and cheese, and had a great flavor. The grilled chicken was succulent and well-seasoned with a flavorful spice rub. However, the staff seemed a bit eager to clear the table, which felt slightly rushed. Overall, a satisfying meal with room for a bit more...