Karaf Bistro Kaleiçi — Restaurant in Muratpaşa

Lovely selection of Turkish wines representing excellent quality, in historical milieu.

I have visited this establishment in several occasions during the last five years, and this place has been able to keep up the standards, and even improving them. The menu has naturally been updated, yet I have absolutely nothing to complain about: the older menu had fresh, locally made dishes, yet the current menu will satisfy anyone craving for anything freshly made as well. The trend and orientation is bistroesque approach when evaluating the current menu, whereas the previous menu had house-made pastas and raviolis (to mention a few items on the menu that I have recollection of), and I can't highlight enough of the term house-made: the staff took the trouble and literally made the pasta from the scratch! And the same excellent levels of freshness still apply.

Should I have anything to complain about is the fact that previously the wine selection was more plentiful and has since been somewhat simplified. However, the current list also includes excellent wines, appealing virtually anyone.

The antique house itself is worth visiting, for the flow of history is being reflected within the walls of the structure built in 1809. Within two hundred meters from the intersections of city's most busiest streets, one will have an experience of serenity in Karaf, in the...

I enjoyed the food here very much. It was a quieter corner, away from the busy main walking/tourist street, and had a great owner and staff. We loved the design of the restaurant , and the owner showed us many of the cool antiques he had in the place, as well as the old style wine cellar that they had used long ago ( and maybe still use today ? ). He was very proud of his place, and we came back several times to eat here. The owner even when out of his way to get us some Baklava from a local store when we asked if they had any for dessert. Thanks for your hospitality , we will come back to visit you...

A really nice place with friendly staff and great atmosphere! We had just a couple of drinks, but I have no doubt that the food is good too. We were so lucky to be there at New Year's Eve and ring in the New Year at this wonderful restaurant! We were served free champagne and the little celebration outside the restaurant was so nice and warm. :) a truly memorable moment, thanks to the staff! Highly appreciated and highly recommended place. We will definitely come again, whenever we are in the old...