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Foxy Osteria Salvatore

Constructed in Çengelköy in the 19th century as a warehouse,
the building was transformed into a spirit factory when a
chimney was added in the beginning of the 20th century. This
historical building now welcomes you as a restaurant. As you
step down the stairs after greeting the staff, you start to be
influenced by the atmosphere. First, you reach a wide space
with a bar and a small live-music stage. Behind it, you see the
impressive room of the restaurant. If you are sitting on the
window-side, you will definitely enjoy an evening by the sea.

While you are under the influence of this place seeing the
entire Bosporus, you receive the menus. Cicchetti section in-
cludes appetizers such as duck arancini & black truffle aioli.
Ingredients of salads are seasonal and fresh. Baked pears &
gorgonzola is an option we recommend. You understand the
characteristics of the restaurant as soon as you see the china
used to serve the meals. The owners preferred an aesthet-
ic approach that gives the confidence of classics and opens
space for contemporary details. Smell of the potatoes &
ricotta ravioli that is served in a warm plate is the harbinger
of its taste. Served as a single big piece, ravioli is served on
sautéed baby spinach; and definitely leaves a mark on your
palate. The menu was prepared by Chef Tongar Fırat and in-
cludes home-made pasta selections and delicious pizzas. You
can finalize your meal with a tiramisu flavored with crispy
cacao crumbs. But when you finish, you will not want to leave
Do not be puzzled when you go to this place. You can encoun- this place. If you are living on the European side, you can
ter Sub Hotel in Karaköy. But you will also notice “Foxy” on benefit from the exclusive boat service.
a small signboard. The entrance of the hotel turns into Foxy
at nights. It has a mixed concept of a restaurant and a bar, Address: Çengelköy Mahallesi, Kuleli Caddesi No:45/1,
adopting the motto of real and local. Founding members Lev- Çengelköy
on Bağış and Maksut Aşkar, who are also wine experts, give İstanbul
the hints about the character of this venue. You automatically
dream about an ambience and kitchen that will attract İstan-
bulites with sophisticated tastes; and you face a happy crowd
as they seized their seats early due to the no reservations pol-
icy. This is an atmosphere where famous columnists, maga-
zine editors, actors and chefs chat and eat with their friends.
Couples and small groups may share the big table with people
they do not know. Tables are round and placed close to each
other, therefore you get the feeling of sharing your evening
while socializing.

The menu consist of appetizers, and names of some selec-
tions refer to the chefs and places of İstanbul’s gastronomy
stage; such as the ‘lazy appetizer of Apartiman’. Marinated
sea bass and mandarin sauce is light and delicious. ‘İnanç’s
liver with pekmez’ which is a tribute to Chef İnanç Çelengil, is
soft and leaves a nice feeling on your palate. Fried cauliflower
and pomegranate syrup have a successful harmony. Creating
a night-club atmosphere, Foxy will address people from intel-
lectual, sophisticated and curious environments who like to be
with other people.

Address: Hacımimi, Necatibey Cd. No:91,
Beyoğlu
Istanbul
34425