Asmalicavit Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Classic Romantic
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Best Meyhane Restaurants in Istanbul
Meyhane places in Istanbul, selected for the guide. Compare menus, price ranges and atmosphere before choosing.
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Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Asmalicavit, Veranda Pera, Perri, Akintiburnu, Firuze.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asmalicavit | Beyoğlu | $$$ | Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture |
| 2 | Veranda Pera | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views |
| 3 | Perri | Karaköy | $$$$ | Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata |
| 4 | Akintiburnu | Arnavutköy | $$$$ | Exclusive Bosphorus seafood with panoramic bridge views |
| 5 | Firuze | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | Antakya flavors with Golden Horn sunsets in a 1920s Art Nouveau gem |
| 6 | Chef Meyhane | Arnavutköy | $$$ | Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer |
| 7 | Kor Agop | Fatih | $$ | Third-generation family meyhane since 1938 |
| 8 | Matmazel Eleni | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes |
| 9 | Tünel Buselik | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | Meze on a terrace overlooking Galata and the Golden Horn |
| 10 | O Maestros | Arnavutköy | $$$ | Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors |
Veranda Pera Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy Romantic Lively
Perri Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Upscale Romantic Trendy
Akintiburnu Restaurant
Upscale Scenic Romantic
Firuze Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Upscale Romantic Trendy
Firuze
Beyoğlu
$$$$
Antakya flavors with Golden Horn sunsets in a 1920s Art Nouveau gem
Chef Meyhane Restaurant
Scenic Upscale Romantic
Chef Meyhane
Arnavutköy
$$$
Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
Kor Agop Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Matmazel Eleni Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy Classic Cozy
Matmazel Eleni
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
Tünel Buselik Restaurant
Romantic Upscale Scenic
O Maestros Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Authentic Romantic Lively
O Maestros
Arnavutköy
$$$
Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors
Musaade Kadıköy Restaurant
Trendy Authentic Intimate
Musaade Kadıköy
Kadıköy
$$$
Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus
Agapia Mezze & Meyhane Restaurant
Historic Romantic Authentic
Agapia Mezze & Meyhane
Kadıköy
$$
50 varieties of mezze in a 120-year-old building facing Sureyya Opera
Mukellef Karaköy Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy Rooftop Traditional
Mukellef Karaköy
Karaköy
$$$
TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views
Yakup 2 Ataşehir Restaurant
Classic Historic Cozy
Yakup 2 Ataşehir
Ataşehir
$$$
Heritage meyhane family since 1977, Asian-side branch since 2018
Balat Sahil Restoran Restaurant
Waterfront Hidden Gem Classic
Bi Daha Restaurant
Lively Trendy Party
Lokanta Limu Restaurant
Cozy Trendy Intimate
Lokanta Limu
Sarıyer
$$$
Chef-driven lokanta by day, modern meyhane by night on the Bosphorus
Perihan Meyhane Restaurant
Trendy Lively Nostalgic
Perihan Meyhane
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Bağdat Caddesi's flagship yeni nesil meyhane with 80s/90s nostalgia
Barboon by Atlas Balik Restaurant
Upscale Scenic Authentic
Barboon by Atlas Balik
Arnavutköy
$$$$
Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views
İsmet Baba Restaurant
Classic Authentic Traditional Turkish
İnciraltı Meyhanesi Restaurant
Classic Authentic Traditional Turkish
İnciraltı Meyhanesi
Beylerbeyi
$$$
A hidden meyhane under a 70-year fig tree, Vedat Milor's pick
Barbayani Bostancı Restaurant
Classic Authentic Traditional Turkish
Çakıl Meyhane Restaurant
Classic Authentic Traditional Turkish
Todori Fenerbahçe Restaurant
Classic Authentic Traditional Turkish
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