Eating is one of the best activities when you visit Turkey. This is especially true in the popular cities like Istanbul. I love middle eastern food and so, here is the Top 5 middle eastern restaurants in Istanbul: 
1- Sultan Ahmad Grill
When we think of Turkish and middle eastern cuisine, we think of kebab. Sultan Ahmed Kebab House offers customers the best kebab, which is unique in its kind. The perfectly seasoned food here will blow your mind. In addition to the delicious and delicious food, the warm-hearted staff will welcome you with middle eastern hospitality.
Address: Alemdar mahhallesi, nuruosmaniye caddesi no:5, Sultanahmet Mh, 34110 İstanbul
+902125137799
2- Babylonian Garden Terrace Restaurant
Since 2003, this garden restaurant has been welcoming tourists and natives of Istanbul and is located in the famous Sultan Ahmed neighborhood, and it is managed by a family that has been active in the tourism industry for 20 years.
In addition to prepared seafood, do not miss the traditional Turkish dishes of this restaurant. Two must-try dishes are Mutancana and pot roast kebab. It will be very enjoyable to eat such dishes in the traditional environment of middle east.
Address: Akbıyık Cd. No: 19, 34500
+902125174806
3- Varka Antakya Lezzetleri restaurant
This restaurant is another restaurant with Middle Eastern cuisine in Istanbul that should not be missed when you travel to Istanbul. Tepsi kebab and pickled red pepper served in this restaurant are not found anywhere else in the world. Its warm-hearted staff can even talk to you for hours about the history of Turkey and its special dishes. The owner of the restaurant considers the cooking of Antakya's local dishes a great advantage for his restaurant. This restaurant is nearby Esteghlal St; Therefore, if you are passing through this area, I recommend you to stop at the mentioned restaurant.
Address: No:/E Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Asmalı Mescit, Emir Nevruz Sk. No:2, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul,
+902122438927
4- Sirvan Sofrasi restaurant
This restaurant is located in the heart of Istanbul, near the Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmed Square and Hagia Sofia Mosque.
The translation of the name of the restaurant means the house of male lions. This restaurant is run by a family with decades of experience. A combination of Turkish, Ottoman and Anatolian cuisine will amaze you. Beyti, Iskandar Kebab and Tome Kebab should be tasted here.
Address & telephone number: Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No: 71
+902125175181
5- Grill House Nar
The food of this restaurant has a special place on the top 5 list. The use of dried meat is a unique feature of this restaurant. The meat served is a combination of lamb and beef, which is obtained from a farm in Turkey. The food is cooked in a traditional slow cooker; So it's worth the wait because you won't forget the taste; So definitely try the dry aged steak.
Address: Divanyolu cd. Ticarethane sk. No:39/41 34120 Sultanahmet / IST
+90-212-519-5959
1- Sultan Ahmad Grill
When we think of Turkish and middle eastern cuisine, we think of kebab. Sultan Ahmed Kebab House offers customers the best kebab, which is unique in its kind. The perfectly seasoned food here will blow your mind. In addition to the delicious and delicious food, the warm-hearted staff will welcome you with middle eastern hospitality.
Address: Alemdar mahhallesi, nuruosmaniye caddesi no:5, Sultanahmet Mh, 34110 İstanbul
+902125137799
2- Babylonian Garden Terrace Restaurant
Since 2003, this garden restaurant has been welcoming tourists and natives of Istanbul and is located in the famous Sultan Ahmed neighborhood, and it is managed by a family that has been active in the tourism industry for 20 years.
In addition to prepared seafood, do not miss the traditional Turkish dishes of this restaurant. Two must-try dishes are Mutancana and pot roast kebab. It will be very enjoyable to eat such dishes in the traditional environment of middle east.
Address: Akbıyık Cd. No: 19, 34500
+902125174806
3- Varka Antakya Lezzetleri restaurant
This restaurant is another restaurant with Middle Eastern cuisine in Istanbul that should not be missed when you travel to Istanbul. Tepsi kebab and pickled red pepper served in this restaurant are not found anywhere else in the world. Its warm-hearted staff can even talk to you for hours about the history of Turkey and its special dishes. The owner of the restaurant considers the cooking of Antakya's local dishes a great advantage for his restaurant. This restaurant is nearby Esteghlal St; Therefore, if you are passing through this area, I recommend you to stop at the mentioned restaurant.
Address: No:/E Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Asmalı Mescit, Emir Nevruz Sk. No:2, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul,
+902122438927
4- Sirvan Sofrasi restaurant
This restaurant is located in the heart of Istanbul, near the Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmed Square and Hagia Sofia Mosque.
The translation of the name of the restaurant means the house of male lions. This restaurant is run by a family with decades of experience. A combination of Turkish, Ottoman and Anatolian cuisine will amaze you. Beyti, Iskandar Kebab and Tome Kebab should be tasted here.
Address & telephone number: Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No: 71
+902125175181
5- Grill House Nar
The food of this restaurant has a special place on the top 5 list. The use of dried meat is a unique feature of this restaurant. The meat served is a combination of lamb and beef, which is obtained from a farm in Turkey. The food is cooked in a traditional slow cooker; So it's worth the wait because you won't forget the taste; So definitely try the dry aged steak.
Address: Divanyolu cd. Ticarethane sk. No:39/41 34120 Sultanahmet / IST
+90-212-519-5959