Istanbul Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
Boncuk Restaurant
Boncuk is one of many restaurants in the famous Nevizade area. It's well known for its special Armenian mezes, "topik"- a cinnamon infused Armenian paste. ...more »
- Location: Nevizade
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: +90-212-2431219
Refik Restaurant
Situated in the bohemian neighbourhood of Asmalimescit, Refik is one of Istanbul’s oldest and best-known meyhanes and is especially popular with artistic types and intellectuals. ...more »
- Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: +90-212-2432834
Zarifi Restaurant
A meyhane for the 2000s, this popular joint in the Taksim area fuses the best of the traditional old taverna with modern-day partying. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Turkish-South Eastern
- Tel: +90-212-2935480
Lokal Pera
Lokal Pera is situated inside a grand art nouveau apartment on Istiklal Street. This elegant meyhane serves an array of local delicacies. There are private dining rooms available and live music. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: +90-212-2494999
Gurme Boncuk Meyhane
Gurme Boncuk Meyhane offers delicious tastes from Armenian cuisine. This popular Istanbul meyhane features fresh fish and home cooked meals. ...more »
- Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: +90-212-2453169
Cumhuriyet Meyhanesi
One of Atatürk's favourite meyhanes, the historical Cumhuriyet (Republic) Meyhanesi is a veritable Istanbul institution. ...more »
- Location: Beyoglu
- Type: Turkish-Meyhanes
- Tel: +90-212-2931977
Karisma Sen Restaurant
With a history dating back to 1938, Karisma Sen Restaurant offers traditional Turkish tastes in a spectacular location just steps away from the Marmara Sea downhill from Sultanahmet. ...more »
- Location: Ahirkapi
- Type: Seafood and Fish
- Tel: +90-212-4580081
Meze by Lemon Tree
The stylish Meze by Lemon Tree Restaurant takes the Turkish 'Meze' (small appetizer) concept to dizzying new heights with an experimental approach to its menu. ...more »
- Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
- Type: Turkish
- Tel: +90-212-2528302
Imroz Restaurant
Imroz meyhane is situated on Nevizade Street, one of Istanbul’s most well known streets. This popular meyhane has been serving Turkish writers, intellectuals and musicians for over 60 years. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: 0212 249 90 73
Mohti Laz Meyhanesi
One of Istanbul's most genuine Black Sea cuisine restaurants, Mohti Laz Meyhanesi is fast making a name for itself with its delicious homestyle food, welcoming proprietor and cosy interior. ...more »
- Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
- Type: Turkish-Black Sea
- Tel: +90-212-2497181
Our Local Experts say:
Fusing together a rich mix of delicious traditional Turkish food, lively music and flowing drinks, Meyhanes -or Turkish tavernas- are a Turkish party experience not to be missed.
There are an impressive number of meyhanes in Istanbul offering up a fine selection of Turkish mezes, fresh fish, grilled meat and more. Accompanied by live gypsy musicians and a cold glass of Raki- the Turkish national drink- the meyhane is a lively celebration of food, music and life.
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