Lonely Planet

"Weekend and summer-night saunters down Moda Caddesi wouldn't be the same without a cone of the dondurma (ice cream) produced by master ice-cream maker Ali Usta. There are more than 40 flavours on offer – we like the fıstıklı (pistachio)."

Eric Hansen

"At Ali Usta there are 32 flavours, but I was primarily interested in the original, plain flavour. It looked like vanilla ice cream. It was creamy like gelato and had a smoothness and texture that was entirely new to me. The ice cream was also delicious and surprisingly chewy."

Aslı Toraman

"Best Ice Cream Shops in Istanbul: Dondurmacı Ali Usta - Do not be shocked when you see the queue in front of the shop. It has been years since Ali Usta has prepared 50 different flavors of gelato in Moda/Kadıköy. Most loved ones are almond, vanilla, tutti frutti, melon and of course, chocolate."

Our Wanderland

"After eating here a number of times we’d support this claim – once you’ve tasted the flavour and texture of the ice cream here, you’ll understand why it gets rave reviews."

Emily Zier

"At Meshur Dondurmaci Ali Usta there’s usually always a line but it’s well worth the wait. At least 20 flavors to choose from, and no “show” involved."