Istanbul
restaurants for
traditional dishes

4 places

Tarihi Moda İskelesi

Food

Asia, Turkey, Istanbul

Go for the Kofta, it is an Turkish meatball dish and consists of balls of minced meat – usually beef or lamb – mixed with spices and/or onions. You might also try the “izagra köfte”, made of lamb.

Çiya Sofrası

Food

Asia, Turkey, Istanbul

The menu changes daily. Ask for the recommendation of the day and let yourself be surprised. You can also order only half portions in order to try as many dishes as possible.

Piyer Loti Kahvesi

Food

Europe, Turkey, Istanbul

If you come on your own and feel like walking, make the 15-minute stroll uphill from Eyüp through a charming cemetery or take the cable car, and walk down to Eyüp after your coffee.

Asitane

Food

Europe, Turkey, Istanbul

We recommend "Hassa Bourek" - traditional Turkish flatbread layered and rolled with ‘’tulum’’ cheese and a blend of green olives, walnuts, yoghurt, spring onions and tarragon.