Istanbul Restaurant

Walk into Istanbul and you're immediately wrapped in that unmistakable smell of charcoal and spices. It's the kind of place where locals pile in midweek and weekends alike, no faffing about. The menu reads like a proper Turkish feast: succulent lamb shish, smoky aubergine dips, crispy pastries that actually shatter. The team clearly knows what they're doing—4.8 stars from over 600 reviewers doesn't happen by accident. Union Street's got better lately, and this is the sort of unpretentious neighbourhood spot that makes real food cities tick.