Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Hayvore Delectable dishes from the Black Sea region. Zübeyir Ocakbaşı The city’s most famous ocakbaşı (grill house) for good reason. Best by Budget € Fatih Damak Pide It’s a trek to get here, but the piping hot pides are worth it. Hayvore Beyoğlu’s best lunch venue. €€ Antiochia Tangy mezes and succulent meat dishes. Karaköy Lokantası One of İstanbul’s most popular meyhanes . €€€ Eleos Wonderful food and a view to match. Neolokal Refined modern Turkish cusine in swish surrounds. Best Regional Eateries Antiochia Specialises in dishes from the southeastern city of Antakya (Hatay). Çiya Sofrası Seasonally inspired dishes from the southeast. Hayvore Delicious dishes from the Black Sea. Siirt Şeref Büryan Kebap Tender slow-cooked lamb from the southeastern city of Siirt. Best Kebaps Antiochia The best şiş et (grilled lamb) in town. Zübeyir Ocakbaşı Locals flock here for the succulent meats cooked over coals.