You will not find Mr. Mario, except as painted. We were there twice, balik durum is very tasty, that's all))) I advise you not to order other dishes, because the amount of expectation-reality does not match. For example, if you order shrimp for 350tl, then it will actually be one cooked shrimp, we ordered 4, so this amount from the menu turned immediately to x4 = 1400tl, i.e. 4200 rubles, mdaa the most expensive 4 shrimp in my life))))
And so I advise you to order a double balyk durum for 290tl, they cook very juicy and delicious!
As for the kitchen, there are no questions, but the desire to cheat is regular.On the first visit, instead of 370 liras, 885 were counted, after asking why they moved out that they confused the bill with another table.By the way, we did not get the change from 400 lira.On the second visit, my wife and I ordered a balik ekmek, the cost of which is 160 liras and potatoes for a child for 150 liras, what was the surprise when the bill turned out to be 900 instead of 470 liras, allegedly they brought us a double ekmek for 290, although even in the price list it is listed as 230 liras...the conclusion is one, check what to pay for, by the way, the owner came out and said 700, although even here it is unclear 230+230+150 = 610, I did not argue, but the sediment remained. So I'm definitely not coming here for the third time.
Very tasty shawarma with mackerel. This is the highlight of Istanbul. I have never seen this dish anywhere else. Whenever I'm in Istanbul, I try to come here. However, they ONLY accept CASH. I lowered one star for this
The place as a whole is no better or worse than the rest on the waterfront.
Take the simplest protein for 150 lire, it's delicious.
But otherwise, everything is as always, unreasonably expensive for simple food and simple service.
Not the place to go purposefully. Mario tried his best, with all his heart, and here the barker is not very happy that you are asking to cook "with you". It is edible, but the portion is small - you only feel the sharpness, there is almost no fish (it feels like they put half a half).
We ate at another Mario's (closer to the Galata bridge on the same side) that's where the fish were not spared.
It's cool, delicious, atmospheric. As of 2024, Balyk Durum is 130 Tl. Not bad street food for a snack.
Spicy and juicy mackerel will appeal to many. I also came by recommendation
The same super Mario with heads and tails, but now there is a cafe and the price tag is appropriate. The grandfather got up and lost his "authenticity". By the way, now the whole coast makes a similar roll, the recipe is a lot of spices, I don't really feel the flavors
It is very tasty and satisfying. We came on the recommendation of Heads and tails and did not regret it at all. The decor is modest, but everything is compensated by taste! The mackerel in the lavash turned out to be better, more spicy than that of the vendors on the street. I recommend it!
Well done guys. The cook cooked it very tasty. Although not Mario himself anymore. We went and ate his Balik ekmek for three days in a row. She cooks very diligently. Thank you very much!!!
The most delicious place in Istanbul, the freshest fish, a pleasant price, we chose this place as a priority for the restaurant! Every time we visit Istanbul, we try to come here. The place is simple, but it is a guarantee that it is delicious here. Mario is the best!!
The place is terrible. after I ate there, my stomach began to ache and cramps began. as a result, this led to the fact that I had to lie in the hotel for almost two days, I was poisoned by something there. there was a high fever and severe intestinal problems. it's better not to risk your health and don't go there, it's not worth it
Guys, don't waste your time searching
At 60-70 meters, the food is tastier at times. And at Mario's, I was not thrilled that they started rolling in sea pieces, and I took the smallest flounder, it would be nice to bring a delicious steak, there was fish in batter on a large platter, absolutely bland, tasteless, and not appetizing. The fish came out 1700lir (5100) rubles for this misunderstanding... it would not be a pity for the delicious kalkan flounder steak
Like most of our compatriots, I was led by the advertising of the heads and tails program, complete unsanitary conditions , starting from the kitchen and ending with the toilet, the cost is too high, as it was said, you are Russians, you have money, I do not advise
Apparently it was delicious once. Now it's far from the same, or change the cook. . I liked the Durum Balik from private traders who sell near the Bosphorus!
Tourists are being deceived, and dishes that do not exist from the menu are being charged at a huge price! Avoid it. The fish was credited for 3,300 lire. Although the price on the menu was 600 rubles
"A fight with a fork."
We decided to show Mario and balykkebab to our friends (Mario was not there, they said he was at home), they offered us a table, but we refused and wanted to take it with us, to which we received an irritated answer, insults fell on our question, and a scuffle began, about 15 people ran at the three of us, one got something that looks like a knife or fork.
As a result, we were able to leave…
The main thing is that the police were sitting 20 meters away and just watching it.
Well, that's the experience of visiting this place.
If you are not ready to give them your money "just like that", then you will be sent away…
A terrible place. Absolutely do not recommend
We ordered the famous fish in lavash and a plate with shrimp, squid, salad and octopus
but!!! When we went to pay, it turned out that this plate is 6 different dishes, the bill is 2,500 lire……
The waiter called a completely different price!
We asked the question what is the matter, why such an account, he began to count and get lost in his answers, absolutely different information is indicated in the menu
They bribe you by having a nice chat with you and your brother and sister to them, and then they divorce you hard
Never order off the menu!!!!!
Go around this place for a kilometer and do not waste your time and money
The fish in the lavash is delicious, juicy, a little bit ostrovato (lavash is smeared with sauce). We also took shrimp - well, we were not impressed.
I haven't read the reviews - if I had, I wouldn't have gone))
The account was honest, but they asked to transfer money "to their daughter not in Russia, but to a Russian bank card," they refused, and did not cause any consequences.
A very controversial place. All bloggers recommend it, but only the fish in pita bread is delicious (I recommend it), and I didn't like the rest of the food. Not all prices are listed in the menu, so they are calculated from the head. The attitude towards the guests leaves much to be desired.
In general, you need to buy fish in pita bread, which is really juicy and looks very appetizing, but not for every day, and walk on.
We visited this place mostly because of YouTube commercials and not that there were high expectations ... but we certainly did not expect such arrogance. So, the institution itself is a slightly equipped, but dilapidated hut, again, we did not expect a restaurant. On the footpath a little further along the embankment there is their table with their menu, where, although it is bad, prices and the type of dishes are overlooked. We were going to try mackerel in pita bread, but I saw some cool fried squid tentacles, which I decided to try too. At the counter, prices were clarified once again, shawarma with mackerel for 60, they took a portion of salads for 40 and squid tentacles for 135. Two stars for a relatively delicious mackerel roll, squid tentacles in the Supermario way are 4 Squid rings and some lettuce leaves. They ate it without much pleasure, laughed, ticked the box and went to pay. The bill was 400 lire. And the question is not the price, but the audacity when we began to count such obvious numbers. In general, I reported on the counter that the tentacles of squid look different, they cost differently in the end too)) 4 squid rings increased in price from 135 to 165 lira, the waiter could not find anything about the remaining 35, however, how to return it! We didn't spoil everyone's mood for 200 rubles, but this time I decided to write a review for sure, so as not to waste time. The so-called Balyk Durum in other places tastes exactly the same))
I don't know what people write about earlier. They came for balyk duryum at 21:20. It was done in 10 minutes, very tasty, there is no service fee. As a bonus, they were allowed to drink their own beer. The staff is friendly, friendly and speaks English well. I wanted to try sea bass, they said it was better to take 1kg + fish somewhere in the table to understand. Istanbul, where they don't try to deceive you, is unusual.
We were very unhappy with visiting the cafe. Dorada stank so much that we refused this dish. And from the sea bass, he also had an unpleasant smell. Tea is water tinted with tea leaves. We ordered pasta bolognese for the child, we had to wait 20 minutes. The pasta was diligently peppered, the child could not eat them. They forgot to bring a Coke. We were not warned that the service is not included in the price, but is paid separately, and it is not mentioned in the menu. As a result, we were able to eat only fresh salad and lamb and snacks "meze". We received a large portion of negativity, including from the quality of service. We recommend that you do NOT visit this restaurant
That's great!!! Very tasty!
No service charges 30%
2 mackerels in lavash + 2 teas = 129 liras
Mario was not there, but his colleagues were well received and quickly brought the order (5-7 minutes)
I'll come here again!
We went on the recommendation of the guide, we did not regret it. Of all the establishments on this street, this is the cleanest. This is not a restaurant, no need to wait for super something there!
Shawarma with fish is delicious! Everyone is following her here. And only in this place were there people at the tables. The menu is very small, there is enough to have a snack.
Unfortunately, I was personally convinced of all the negative reviews.
There is no need to go there. Fish in pita bread is not worth the attention and money at all. Staff relations are also on the "fuck off". And the location is questionable too (in any case, it looked like a ghetto in the evening).
If it was delicious and popular before, now those times are definitely behind us.
The most tasteless fish shawarma , burnt and tasteless , plus 30% for the service for not the most humane price tag . I definitely do not recommend it . Fu fu fu . What flawed bloggers advertise there can be ignored ! If it were possible to put 0 , I would put it without hesitation . Was in this undocumented 23 .05 2023
I do not recommend this place, they left 960 liras. We ate 2 shrimps, 4 squid rings and 2 rubber octopus tentacles (the menu indicates that this is a portion for two for 550 lire)!!! Diluted into a mix of sauces and 2 teas.
The price is too high!!!
The price in the menu at the entrance is the same, the price in the menu on the tables for 10-40 liras is different. As a result, they counted it in Istanbul and threw it on. We waited for the bill for 20 minutes. He just ignores us. Don't take anything but a shawl. It's just not possible to eat. Go around this place a kilometer away! There is nothing but the name here. It's a pity that the companions ruined everything to such an extent that they have to write such reviews!
Very tasty, fast. 2 shawarma and 2 teas -150 liras. Sad Mario stands and does his job, not a media character. The shawarma is a little sour, I really liked it.
This is a tin of course. This is a very specific thing. Because of such places, the impression is terribly negative. Specifically, in this cafe everything is for a tourist who will not return and therefore once to charge money for rubber food. Shame
Cheated on tea
Durum is delicious. The service is very lame. It's a long wait. 40 minutes minimum. They prefer Turks, even if you came earlier.
We ordered tea. There was no price on the menu. As a result, for 2 teas (if this terribly diluted drink can be called tea, in this case the exact characteristic is donkey urine), they charged us 20 lira. So that you understand, tea in Istanbul costs from 2 liras. We drank the most expensive in a pastry shop for 5 per person. The price has been increased 10 times! When asked why it was so expensive, we were told that the cup was big. Tea was brought to my husband in a whiskey glass…
In general, it is unpleasant. Durum can be eaten if you have the patience to wait for it. Do not order any other dishes and drinks that are not on the menu. They'll cheat you.
Terrible service.
It's not tasty. People go only because of the name. But before reaching Mario, it's much tastier!
Don't waste your time and money.
They also do not warn that 30% of the receipt is maintenance.
Well, it's not much of a place. We waited for 20 minutes. It tastes cool. At the same time, there is no Emin mouth in sight). Quit or something). And next to those siemens service