Istanbul Turkish-Ottoman Restaurants
Armada Terrace Restaurant
Armada Terrace Restaurant is located on the rooftop of the Armada Hotel. The Restaurant enjoys stunning views, with the Marmara Sea and Bosphorus on one side and the Blue Mosque on the other. ...more »
- Location: Sultanahmet
- Type: Turkish-Ottoman
- Tel: +90-212-4554455
Pasazade Ottoman Cuisine
Pasazade Ottoman Restaurant serves an extensive range of dishes, many of which have a history dating back centuries. This beautiful Istanbul terrace restaurant enjoys stunning views of the sea & city. ...more »
- Location: Sirkeci
- Type: Turkish-Ottoman
- Tel: +90-212-5133750
Yesil Ev Restaurant
Surely one of Sultanahmet's most tranquil dining spots, Yesil Ev ('Green House) Restaurant is set inside a replica Ottoman mansion with a large garden on a charming cobbled street. ...more »
- Location: Sultanahmet
- Type: International
- Tel: +90-212-5176785
Ciya restaurant
Ciya Restaurant continues to inspire and innovate with its highly imaginative cuisine. Ciya is the brainchild of Mr. Musa Dagdeviren, who took his humble kebab shop to soaring heights. ...more »
- Location: Kadikoy - Asian side
- Type: Turkish-Kebab and Meat
- Tel: +90-216-3303190
Bab-i Hayat Ottoman Cuisine
Bab-i-Hayat Ottoman Restaurant is open seven days and offers a tasty selection of Turkish and Ottoman dishes including soups, salads, pita sandwiches, kebabs and desserts. ...more »
- Location: Eminonu
- Type: Turkish-Ottoman
- Tel: +90-212-5207878
Pandeli Restaurant
Situated above the Spice Bazaar, Pandeli Restaurant boasts a history dating back more than a century. A visit to this venerable Istanbul institution is like stepping back into 1950's Istanbul. ...more »
- Location: Eminonu
- Type: Turkish
- Tel: +90-212-5273909
Asitane Restaurant
Set inside a 19th century Ottoman villa next to the Chora Church on a hill overlooking the Golden Horn, Asitane Restaurant aims to provide an authentic and unique Istanbul dining experience. ...more »
- Location: Edirnekapi
- Type: Turkish-Ottoman
- Tel: +90-212-5348414
Daruzziyafe Turkish Cuisine
Set inside an old Ottoman dining hall which is part of the stunning 15th century Suleymaniye Mosque complex, Daruzziyafe Turkish Cuisine has resurrected itself as a 'banqueting chamber' once again. ...more »
- Location: Beyazit
- Type: Turkish
- Tel: +90-212-5118414
Hunkar Restaurant
Founded in Fatih in 1950, Hunkar Ottoman Restaurant has 3 branches in Istanbul including this one in Nisantasi. Hunkar serves a tempting array of traditional Ottoman dishes. ...more »
- Location: Nisantasi
- Type: Turkish-Ottoman
- Tel: +90-212-2254665
Matbah Restaurant
Matbah Restaurant is Istanbul’s answer to fine Ottoman cuisine. Located in the garden inside the Ottoman Imperial Hotel, the Restaurant is situated in the heart of Istanbul’s old town. ...more »
- Location: Sultanahmet
- Type: Turkish-Ottoman
- Tel: +90-212-5136151
Our Local Experts say:
The Ottoman Empire was renowned for its rich and delicious food, which developed over centuries as one of the world's most influential and inspiring cuisines. There are many Ottoman style restaurants in Istanbul which adhere to original recipes.
During Ottoman times, there was a high importance placed on high quality, delicious food. One only needs to visit Istanbul's Topkapi Palace to observe the many kitchens and specialist techniques used in preparing food for the Sultans. Istanbul was the centre of Ottoman cuisine, and many dishes which were developed then are still served today.
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