Mimi, Istanbul

If you like to listen to rousing Greek music performed live while you dance the sirtaki and smash countless plates after dining on fine cuisine, you are in the right place here. It's basically a Greek-style tavern offering traditional meze, salads and fresh local fish on the à la carte menu. You really must order the insanely good butter-fried mushrooms. In summer, you can dine in style on the pleasant open-air terrace.