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Princes' Islands views from every table and experienced seafood cooking in Maltepe

No:10 Mest Balik

Seafood · Meze · View

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10 Gulay St., Feyzullah

No:10 Mest Balik brings a kitchen founded by four experienced operators together with panoramic island views on the Feyzullah shore. Its meze-and-seafood focus suits evenings built around produce and conversation rather than spectacle.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For a smaller group or table for two in Maltepe where the view is not lost from the back rows.

No:10 Mest Balik brings a kitchen founded by four experienced operators together with panoramic island views on the Feyzullah shore. Its meze-and-seafood focus suits evenings built around produce and conversation rather than spectacle.

Order this

Build the cold meze order in half portions, share one hot starter such as calamari, then ask about the day's fish and best cooking method.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Open daily 12:00-01:00. Call for a view-facing evening or weekend table.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–01:00
  • Tue12:00–01:00
  • Wed12:00–01:00
  • Thu12:00–01:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–01:00
  • Sun12:00–01:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsRequest a table via WhatsApp; your reservation is confirmed when the venue accepts it.
  • AccessibilitySufficient verified detail on step-free entry, lifts and accessible restrooms is not published. Confirm your requirements with the venue before visiting.

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Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 25 Aug 2026
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