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Osteria Salvatore Craft Beer Lab

Founded in 2012, Craft Beer İstanbul has exported over 100
types of beer since then. Craft Beer Lab is a legendary place
where you can taste all those beers. Beer barrels are stored
in the cold room located upstairs, and the beer is transferred
through steel pipes to the beer barrels and 35 faucets located
downstairs. This helps keep beers fresh, and customer satis-
faction high. Their approach towards beer consumption is a
culture on its own; and so they even recommend customers
which beer can accompany which food. For instance, they
recommend having London Pride, a British ale, to accompa-
ny Keşan Chopped Steak. If you are keen on observing the pe-
destrian traffic in Akaretler, you might hang out at the tables
on the street. However, the atmosphere of the lush garden in
the back will make you feel it is worth living in İstanbul. Craft
Beer Lab also lets you participate in the fun of Germans with
events organized during the time of Oktoberfest.
How is the atmosphere? A fun crowd of mostly 25-35 year-
old customers.

When to go? Evening breeze in the garden should be felt.
How is the beverage menu? Belgian beer Blanche de Namur
stands out.

Address:
No:4
What is it? An elegant restaurant offering Italian cuisine Sinanpaşa Mahallesi
Why should I go? For a memorable dinner against the impres- Beşiktaş
sive view of the Bosporus Istanbul
Constructed in Çengelköy in the 19th century as a warehouse, 34353
the building was transformed into a spirit factory when a
chimney was added in the beginning of the 20th century. This
historical building now welcomes you as a restaurant. As you
step down the stairs after greeting the staff, you start to be
influenced by the atmosphere. First, you reach a wide space
with a bar and a small live-music stage. Behind it, you see the
impressive room of the restaurant. If you are sitting on the
window-side, you will definitely enjoy an evening by the sea.
While you are under the influence of this place seeing the
entire Bosporus, you receive the menus. Cicchetti section in-
cludes appetizers such as duck arancini & black truffle aioli.
Ingredients of salads are seasonal and fresh. Baked pears &
gorgonzola is an option we recommend. You understand the
characteristics of the restaurant as soon as you see the china
used to serve the meals. The owners preferred an aesthetic
approach that gives the confidence of classics and opens space
for contemporary details. Smell of the potatoes & ricotta
ravioli that is served in a warm plate is the harbinger of its
taste. Served as a single big piece, ravioli is served on sautéed
baby spinach; and definitely leaves a mark on your palate. The
menu was prepared by Chef Tongar Fırat and includes home-
made pasta selections and delicious pizzas. You can finalize
your meal with a tiramisu flavored with crispy cacao crumbs.
But when you finish, you will not want to leave this place. If
you are living on the European side, you can benefit from the
exclusive boat service.

Address:
Çengelköy Mahallesi, Kuleli Caddesi No:45/1, Çengelköy
İstanbul