3 stars

Gani Gani is one of those precious few places that I found on my own in Istanbul and to which I have continuously returned.  This staple of Beyoglu offers delicious food at a fair price in a relaxing atmosphere.  The food at Gani Gani is typical Turkish fare-kebab, pide and lamahcun--but rather than your local hole-in-the-wall kebab evi everything is prepared with care resulting in succulent meats, piping hot breads and heaping salads.  Try the Naumpasha Special, a type of round pide but filled with cheese and topped by yogurt and ground pistachio.  Your meal comes with many extras, such as the steam filled puff bread and spicy salsa that precedes main courses.  Of course all customers are also encouraged to have some tea on the house—they’ll bring seconds if you feel like hanging out.  What sets Gani Gani apart is the ambience.  While located in the beating heart of Istanbul, this restaurant has managed to encapsulate all the charm of the Anatolian hinterland-from the wood paneled walls and great beaten copper pots and cezves on the wall to the wagon wheels and farm tools suspended from the rafters (keep your eyes peeled from the strange black leather ‘cowboy’ pants on the first floor).  For larger groups, the second floor offers seating on the rug around lap-side tables.  The waiters are friendly and solicitous without being annoying and the seating areas, while well-populated are still feels quiet, dim and secluded.
Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mahallesi Taksim Kuyu Sokak No:13 
Weekdays 11.00- 00.00, Friday- Saturday 11.00- 00.00
Credit Cards accepted.