Del Mare

There isn't much about this waterfront restaurant that isn't spectacular. The old stone building was part of a string of factories that lined the shorefront at the turn of the 20th century; inside is a dining room that spills out onto a canopied terrace overlooking the Bosphorus. Local fishing boats cruise beneath the twinkling lights of the Bosphorus Bridge -- probably some of the same local fishermen that hauled in today's catch. Del Mare is known for its salt fish and grilled calamari, though the ahtapot patlican (eggplant purée and octopus) was an unexpected hit. The chef will prepare the fish or meat of your choice whatever way you want it.

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