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Istanbul Armenian Restaurants

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

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

Our Local Experts say:

Armenian Cuisine has developed over centuries with many regional influences from the Mediterranean, Middle East, Caucasus, Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

Similar to Turkish cuisine, Armenian dishes rely heavily on the use of eggplant, lamb, yoghurt, fruit, nuts and bread, and are usually prepared either by stuffing, pureeing or frothing. There are many Armenian restaurants in Istanbul serving mouthwatering mezes and other dishes.

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