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Where to Eat in İstanbul, Fatih: Cheese and Tomato Pizza
This guide turns BIGGEST STREET MARKET IN ISTANBUL + CRAZY STREET FOOD IN TURKEY - KING OF FALAFEL from Abroad and Hungry into a practical restaurant map with 7 saved spots around İstanbul and Fatih. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bakery stop, and a cafe stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Abroad and Hungry was deeply moved by the owner of a falafel shop who provides free breakfast to hundreds of people in need every morning. Max Ginestra particularly enjoyed the Syrian-style Kunafa, praising its perfect balance of crunchy exterior, creamy filling, and melted mozzarella. He emphasized that the vibrant, noisy atmosphere of the Fatih market is what makes the local food tour truly authentic.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in İstanbul.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Ebu Arap Falafel
Restaurant in İskenderpaşa, Horhor Cd. No:20, 34080 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Fatih, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap - Çarşamba pazarı
Market in 50. Yıl, 2148. Sk. No:85, 34265 Sultangazi/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Sultangazi, Türkiye - BN HALDUN KAHVESI
Cafe in Ali Kuşçu, İslambol Cd. No:14, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Fatih, Türkiye - Dede Sultan
Fast Food Restaurant in Ali Kuşçu, Feraizci Sk. No:4, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Fatih, Türkiye
Price level: Medium - سوق الشام
Restaurant in Ali Kuşçu, Fatih Cd. No:14, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Fatih, Türkiye - Modern Lübnan Fırınları
Bakery in Ali Kuşçu, Feraizci Sk. No:5, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Ali Kuşçu, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Alraii Restaurant
Restaurant in Ali Kuşçu, Fatih Cd. No:29, 34098 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, İstanbul, Fatih, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Food notes from the video
- Burger with scrambled eggs and hot dog
- Grilled olives with herbs and chili
- Chicken doner wrap with lavash
- Turkish coffee cooked in sand
- Za'atar pizza with sesame
- Cheese and tomato pizza
- Liver sandwich with spicy peppers
- Heart-shaped falafel with tahini
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Explored the Fatih district street market
- Observed fresh dragon fruit and yellow dates
- Visited a local fish market
- Watched tahini being freshly pressed
- Visited the New Fatih Mosque
- Sampled cold-pressed oils like black seed and flax
- Visited a busy Lebanese bakery
- Met a shop owner who feeds people in need
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a city located on two continents, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. It served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s historical center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains landmarks from multiple eras. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural landscape includes structures from the 4th to the 21st centuries. * Hagia Sophia: Built in 537 AD.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
Often called the 'Turkish bagel,' this circular bread is encrusted with sesame seeds and molasses-dipped before baking. - Balık Dürüm
A modern evolution of the classic 'Balık Ekmek' fish sandwich. This version features grilled mackerel wrapped in a thin lavaş with a signature blend of pomegranate molasses. - Hünkar Beğendi
A majestic Ottoman-era dish consisting of tender lamb stew served over a velvety bed of 'beğendi'—a smoky eggplant purée enriched with butter and cheese. - Midye Dolma
Plump mussels stuffed with aromatic herbed rice, currants, and pine nuts, served with a mandatory squeeze of fresh lemon. - Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but now a major Istanbul trend, this is a horizontally stacked lamb kebab marinated in onions, salt, and black pepper.
When to go: The best time to visit Istanbul is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is mild and pleasant for sightseeing. Summer (July and August) is the peak tourist season with hot.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart at major transit hubs to pay for all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always check that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
- When dining, it is customary to leave a cash tip of 10% as service charges are rarely included in the bill.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees when entering residential neighborhoods or historical sites to respect local social norms.
What travelers are noticing
- Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors (Major retrospective at Istanbul Modern)
- Galataport Jazz Festival (Free waterfront music events in June)
- Panorama: Dreams and Places (AI and lens-based art exhibition)
Extra place context
- Alaf
Meaning 'embers' in Kurdish, Alaf is a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Kuruçeşme led by Chef Murat Deniz Temel. The menu focuses on wood-fired cooking and nomadic Anatolian flavors.
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Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of Istanbul, managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Tourism Branch Directorate.
Planning questions
Where did Abroad and Hungry eat in İstanbul, Fatih?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul, Fatih.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul, Fatih?
Creator picks from the video include Burger with scrambled eggs and hot dog, Grilled olives with herbs and chili, Chicken doner wrap with lavash, Turkish coffee cooked in sand. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.