Zahter is exactly what you would expect from a cozy, side-street Soho restaurant. Focusing on the rich flavors of Istanbul, don’t miss the ‘Enginar Çiçeği’ (a whole artichoke flower) and the ‘Tava Böreği’ (a handmade pita straight out of the oven, melting with feta and cecil cheese inside, accompanied by an herbal salad).

Best for: Intimate catch-up lunches on the terrace, or simple but hearty after-work dinners.