Refik Restaurant ★ 4.4
Refik on Sofyalı Sokak, a 1954-founded Asmalımescit meyhane keeping the rakı table going past midnight with mountain greens, lakerda and grilled lamb.
Signature: Ot meze, Kuzu pirzola, Lakerda
CuisineBlack Sea
Price$
Neighbourhoodbeyoğlu
Signature dishes: Hamsi pilav, Muhlama, Karadeniz pidesi
Location
Address: Turnacıbaşı Sokak No:4, 34433 Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Istanbul
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