This Istanbul food list has been compiled based on the recommendations by our Instagram community on their favourite food in Istanbul. We hope you find this list useful when you are travelling to Istanbul.
Disclaimer: This Istanbul food list is in no particular order. The list has not been verified by any member of the Halaal Travels Teams on the Halaal (Halal) status of any of the establishments.
- Istanburger
- Steam burgers from the mini stores everywhere.
- Kumpir-available everywhere.
- Esmer Chef: The creamy mushroom pasta is amazing. Bolognese pasta and salads
- Burgerillas-Chilli Burger is so good.
- Mado
- Anthony Bourdain-recommend the doner.
- Biryani Palace
- Hafiz Mustafa
- Pasta to go in Kadikoy Square
- Pakistani Darbaar- Authentic Indian in Istiklal Street
- Moss Lounge
- Huqqa
- Sehzade Cag Kebab
- Guvenc Konyali
- Meat Moot Restaurant
- Nusr-Et Steakhouse
- Virginia Angus
- CZN Burak Restaurant
- Cecconi’s Istanbul (Soho Hotel)
- Baltazar
- Donerci Sahin Usta
- House of B
- Mecs Kasap Burger & Steakhouse
- Sultanahmed Koftecisi (opposite Blue Mosque)
- Siirt Seref Büryan Kebap Salonu
- Mavi Bufe
- Tanridagi Uhigur Restaurant
- Mercan Kokorec
- Sampiyon Kokorec
- Tarihi Karakoy Midyecisi
- Are You Chocolate (for desserts)
- Hafiz Mustafa (for desserts)
- Mado (for desserts)