Istanbul Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
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
Galata Meyhane
Galata is one of Istanbul's most popular meyhanes. This cosy establishment serves a wide range of tasty mezes, pastries and other traditional Turkish fare accompanied by live music. ...more »
- Location: Beyoglu
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: +90-212-2931139
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
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
Çinaralti Restaurant
If you’d like to combine dinner at a meyhane with a fantastic waterside setting, head up the Bosphorus to the “village” of Ortaköy. ...more »
- Location: Ortakoy
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: +90-212-2273381
Sofyali 9 Meyhane
Sofyali 9 is spread over four floors in Asmalimescit. This elegant meyhane serves a delicious array of appetizers, pastries and meat and fish choices, from octopus salad to artichoke. ...more »
- Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
- Type: Turkish-Meyhanes
- Tel: +90-212-2450362
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
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
Sevic Restaurant
Sevic Restaurant is located inside the atmospheric ‘Flower Passage’ on Istiklal Street. The restaurant was founded as a beer house in 1948, and is now a common meeting place for Turkish artists. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: +90-212-2442867
Liman Meyhanesi
Liman meyhanesi forms part of the Liman Restaurant and is close to Karakoy pier. This meyhane, with 1950’s décor, boasts a wide range of dishes from Ottoman, Turkish, Greek and Macedonian cuisine. ...more »
- Location: Karakoy
- Type: Meyhanes - Turkish Tavernas
- Tel: +90-212-2923992
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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