Litera

Beyoğlu


Occupying the 5th floor of the handsome Goethe Institut, downhill from Galatasaray Meydanı, Litera revels in its extraordinary views of the Old City, Asian side and Bosphorus, and has an outdoor terrace. There's also an extensive food menu dominated by steaks (mezes ₺36 to ₺55, mains ₺50 to ₺88).


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