Haci Baba Restaurant, Istanbul

Haci Baba, a block southwest of Taksim Square, is a longtime favorite with glassed-in terrace tables overlooking the pleasant courtyard of the Aya Triyada Greek Orthodox Church next door.

The long menu has all sorts of delicious Turkish specialties, which you can also choose by simply going to the kitchen for a look.

Lunch or dinner might cost YTL25 per person with wine or beer.