Semolina Kafe & Restaurant — Restaurant in Kadıköy

A true hidden gem and a delightful surprise! Dining at Semolina feels like being transported straight to Italy. The food is extraordinary — from the authentic pizzas and pastas to standout dishes like the seafood risotto with squid ink and the seafood fettuccine, everything was bursting with flavor and clearly made with care. We ended our meal with a classic tiramisu that was simply perfect. The warm, friendly service added to the charm of this cozy, family-run trattoria. There’s a good variety of wine available, though I’d love to see a couple of boutique Turkish options added — especially from Akin Gürbüz Winery, which has been a favorite of mine lately. Prices are quite reasonable and in line with similar places, especially considering the high quality of both food and service — excellent value overall. Since the restaurant is small and intimate, I’d definitely recommend making a reservation; otherwise, you might miss out on this wonderful experience. We loved everything and will absolutely be back. Highly...

I found this restaurant through a google review and so wanted to pay it forward. Me and a friend of mine came here intrigued and were pleasantly surprised. We ordered their special pizza and their lasagna. Their pizza was amazing and so was their lasagna. The crispy cannoli at the end was better than any i had had before this. Definitely give it a try. Overall the service was good and we didn’t wait long for our food.

The establishment is pretty small in size so i would recommend calling beforehand just to make sure they have space. we arrived around 9 and waited about 15-20 ish minutes before we were served and i didn’t mind the wait at all. The place has a really good aesthetic. As an added note, you should be expecting low-mid level US prices for the food. Everything included, it came to be around 30$ per person. You mileage may vary from 20-50$ per person.

Overall, I see a lot of future for the restaurant and would definitely suggest checking it...

I wasn’t very hungry but wanted to try more food in Moda so I stepped into this restaurant as it looks homely and wasn’t busy, and even though I was rather full, i still found the pasta appetising and delicious. It was fresh pasta and cooked al dente. Flavours were delicious quite balanced but the sauce was a little “watery” or thin and was not viscous enough to cling to the pasta, but the portion was hearty. I really liked that the Chef is also the owner and serves up the food, so it feels quite intimate and cosy. I also liked that the menu is simple, with fresh fettuccine as the base and with different flavours/sauces. They also have a range of salads. Last but not least, after ordering they give you a free Appetizer which is a really good crispy bread with olive paste and oil! That was a pleasant surprise! That being said, I was stuffed after the meal. Would definitely come back next time I’m in Istanbul on an...