Istanbul Kitchen & Bar

You'll find Istanbul Kitchen & Bar tucked away on Wellington Street, in that stretch where the town centre starts to open up a bit. It's the sort of place that doesn't shout about itself—no neon signs or Instagram bait—just honest, well-executed Turkish food that keeps people coming back. The menu reads like a proper Istanbul establishment, heavy on the grilled meats and cold meze spreads that actually taste like they've been made with care rather than phoned in. Service is attentive without being fussy, and the wine list actually knows what it's doing when it comes to Turkish bottles.