Fener sits along the Golden Horn in Fatih, its narrow atmospheric streets shaped by its history as the historic Greek Orthodox quarter - a character that lingers in the architecture and the unhurried pace of its small cafes and traditional Turkish restaurants. Restaurants in Fener tend toward honest, accessibly priced Turkish food, and the neighbourhood draws visitors who combine dining with a walk through to neighbouring Balat. The setting is among the most quietly atmospheric in Istanbul for an unfussy lunch or afternoon coffee.