It seems that everyone recommends restaurants in Istanbul by using the same cliche catch phrase:”You must go (insert restaurants’s name here)ist's just like you are in New York/London/Paris!” If you want to skip the cliches and instead experience an authentic Istanbul meyhane then head to Meze by Lemon Tree. For meyhane aficionados as well novices there isn’t a better place to sip raký and please your palate with sophisticated takes on traditional mezes.The chefs Gencay and Gulabi have obviously spent years perfecting their imaginative and mouth-watering versions of each dish, amd will make sure you aren’t just well-fed, but also well-educated about each and every item on the menu. Situated directly across from the historic Pera Palace Hotel, the creative cuisine, cozy atmosphere, and multilingual staff will make you feel simply a ‘MEZE’ing.
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www.mezze.com.tr)
Reviewed by Judy Ataman 
