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Where to Eat in Beşiktaş, İstanbul: Zucchini Dolma
This guide turns İstanbul’da Kayseri Cıvıklısı, Köfte ve Mantı Ziyafeti | Vedat Milor from Vedat Milor into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around Beyoğlu and Beşiktaş. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Vedat Milor was exceptionally impressed by the eggplant salad featuring hot pepper jam, describing it as one of the best he has ever tasted due to its explosive flavor profile. He also highly praised the authenticity of the Develi-style cıvıklı and cheese pitas, noting the superior quality of the tail fat and regional cheeses used. Overall, he emphasized the importance of high-quality ingredients like sheep's yogurt and cold-pressed olive oil in elevating simple dishes.
What this map is good for
- Planning a middle eastern restaurant stop or short itinerary in Beyoğlu.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 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
- Valide Maçka
Turkish Restaurant in Vişnezade, Aktarlar Sk. no:6/a, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye, Vişnezade, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - özdevelipide
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Asmalı Mescit, Asmalı Mescit Cd. 16A, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Asmalı Mescit, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Cıvıklı (Develi style etli ekmek)
- Cheese pita with Develi cheese
- Tahini bread (Tahinli pide)
- Ayran aşı soup with sour cherries
- Zucchini dolma
- Broccoli and cauliflower gratin
- Eggplant salad with hot pepper jam
- Meatballs with cherry and moldy cheese sauce
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited a traditional stone oven bakery
- Dined at Valide restaurant in Nişantaşı
- Met with an academic chef and cookbook author
- Discussed regional ingredients like Develi cheese and sumac
- Evaluated different dough techniques and wood-fired cooking
- Sampled a summer-themed tasting menu
- Received a cookbook as a gift from the chef
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a historical link between Europe and Asia. Established in approximately 657 BCE as Byzantium, it later functioned as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city’s architectural landscape includes the 6th-century Hagia Sophia, characterized by its Byzantine dome and mosaics, and the 17th-century Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known for its Iznik tilework and six minarets. Other structures include the Basilica Cistern.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cağ Kebabı
Originating from Erzurum but trending heavily in Istanbul's 2026 food scene, this horizontally stacked lamb kebab is marinated in onion, salt, and black pepper. - Balık Dürüm
A modern, street-food evolution of the classic Balık Ekmek. Grilled mackerel or sea bass is seasoned with a secret blend of spices, topped with onions, tomatoes, and greens. - Simit
The quintessential Istanbul snack, this circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and dipped in grape molasses before baking. - Kokoreç
A bold, iconic street food consisting of spiced lamb intestines wrapped around seasoned offal, grilled on a horizontal spit. - Mantı
Often called 'Turkish ravioli,' these tiny hand-folded dough dumplings are usually stuffed with spiced ground meat.
When to go: The best times to visit Istanbul are during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including ferries, trams, and buses.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a local home or the carpeted areas of a mosque to show respect for the space.
- Accept offers of Turkish tea (çay) from shopkeepers as a sign of hospitality, even if you only stay for a few minutes.
- Verify that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use a reputable ride-hailing app to ensure fair pricing.
What travelers are noticing
- Digital Experience Center (Müze Gazhane) immersive art exhibitions
- Istanbul Night Marathon Relay and Bosphorus evening running festivals
- Sustainable tourism and AI-driven wellness travel experiences
Official tourism resource
The official travel guide for Beyoğlu, a vibrant cultural district in Istanbul, provided by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Planning questions
Where did Vedat Milor eat in Beşiktaş, İstanbul?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Beşiktaş, İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in Beşiktaş, İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Cıvıklı (Develi style etli ekmek), Cheese pita with Develi cheese, Tahini bread (Tahinli pide), Ayran aşı soup with sour cherries. 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.