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İsmet Baba - Restaurant in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul
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İsmet Baba

1951 iskele-side meyhane, Can Yücel and Nazım Hikmet's haunt

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Kuzguncuk |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

Founded 1951, third-generation family operation. Half the restaurant extends over the water at the iskele. No credit cards, authentic meyhane code, not tourist trap.

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Where is İsmet Baba?
İsmet Baba is located in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul, Kuzguncuk Mah., Çarşı Cad. No:1, 34674 Üsküdar.
What is İsmet Baba best for?
İsmet Baba is especially popular for Date Night, Celebration, Friends.

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