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Mahkeme Lokantasi
Historic 200-year-old han with lokanta lunch and meyhane evenings
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed December 2025
Karaköy |
$$$ Great value for Restaurant
| 12:00 - 16:00 (lunch), 18:00 - 00:00 (dinner)
| 8.4 /10
| Last reviewed: Dec 2025 Located on Mahkeme Sokak (Courthouse Street) in Karaköy's historic district, Mahkeme Lokantasi occupies a 200-year-old han rumored to date back to Byzantine times. The building sits across from the 1314 Genoese Court and was once owned by the famous Kamondo family. By day, it operates as a refined lokanta serving soups and seasonal dishes. By evening, it transforms into a sophisticated meyhane with exceptional mezes and fresh fish. The upper floor features private loca rooms for intimate gatherings.
Editor's Tip
200-year-old han with Byzantine history. Lunch lokanta, evening meyhane. Upper floor private locas. Across from 1314 Genoese Court. Former Kamondo family property. 36K followers.
At a Glance
- Capacity
- 80 · medium
- Cuisine
- turkish traditional, meyhane, lokanta
Signature Dishes
- Grilled Octopus
- Liver
- Fried Zucchini
- Sea Bass Ball
- Daily Soups
Signature Drinks
- Raki
- Turkish Wine
Insider Tips
Must Order
Grilled octopusDaily soup at lunchFresh fish
Pro Tips
- 200-year-old han, rumored Byzantine era origins
- Across from 1314 Genoese Court - historic Karaköy
- Dual concept: lokanta lunch, meyhane dinner
- Upper floor private locas for groups
- Former Kamondo family property
- 200-year-old han, rumored Byzantine era origins
- Across from 1314 Genoese Court - historic Karaköy
- Dual concept: lokanta lunch, meyhane dinner
- Upper floor private locas for groups
- Former Kamondo family property
Must Order:
Grilled octopusDaily soup at lunchFresh fish
Atmosphere
Music
background, soft
Elegant background music, livelier evenings
Volume Level
moderate
Conversation friendly
Capacity
80 guests
medium venue
Dress Code
smart casual
Karaköy creative professional crowd
Food & Drinks
Cuisine
turkish traditional, meyhane, lokanta
Food Quality
****/5
Bar Program
standard cocktails
curated wine list
Must-Try Dishes
- Grilled Octopus
- Liver
- Fried Zucchini
- Sea Bass Ball
Signature Drinks
- Raki
- Turkish Wine
Reservations
Policy
Recommended
Weekday
Same day usually fine
Weekend
1-2 days ahead
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Tip: Upper floor has private loca rooms for groups of 10-15. Two different vibes: lunch lokanta vs evening meyhane.
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