Visitors consistently praise Ayşa for its homely, family-run feel and the breadth of mezze and Bosnian dishes. Several reviewers name specific highlights: artichokes and a celery mezze, Bosnian börek, mantı and lamb meatballs. A number of guests say the menu blends Turkish and Bosnian traditions, and many point out that the kitchen uses olive-oil based recipes that taste fresh and restrained.
Several reviewers mention practical details that shape the visit. Ayşa operates primarily as a self-service, weight-priced mezze counter: reviewers report plates being weighed at roughly 330–700 TL/kg depending on the account, and individual dishes quoted include mantı at about 250 TL and tea at 25 TL. Justin Savoy notes paying a little over 300 TL for a full plate, Yemre describes paying 380 TL for a shared mezze plate, and Memento T. recorded mantı priced at 250 TL — reviewers use these examples to emphasise the pay-by-weight system.
A common complaint in reviews is crowding and occasional inconsistency. Multiple guests warn that lines form at lunch, portions and temperature can be variable, and some found a few baked items or cold mezze disappointing. FUAT KARAKOYUN and others specifically noted cold or dry pastries, while many other reviewers stress that most dishes were fresh and delicious. A recurring operational note: the place is busy and fast-paced, so leisurely tasting may be difficult during peak hours.
Practical praise and recognition also appear across reviews: visitors frequently mention warm, helpful service from the owner and staff, and several point out that Ayşa has been listed in the MICHELIN Guide with a Bib Gourmand (2024–2026). Reviewers recommend arriving early if you want the widest choice of mezze; others advise trying the Bosnian börek, the stuffed vegetables, and the olive-oil based salads.
