The room
A little corner of Istanbul on Elm Row
A little corner of Istanbul on Elm Row
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Pera wraps you in warmth the moment you step through the door — hanging mosaic lanterns, mismatched colourful chairs, flags strung across the ceiling. Homely in the best way, as one reviewer put it: lived-in, loved, and full of personality.
The food comes off a real charcoal mangal, marinated in Pera's own blend of Turkish spices, and nothing is cooked until you order it. Bring your own bottle; they'll bring the glasses.
One guest left his watch behind — the owner rang him, and when he came back to collect it, they shared a rakı. That's the kind of place this is.
