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Top Restaurants in İstanbul: All 12 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns İSTANBULUN GİZLİ KALMIŞ KEBAPÇISI | HER GÜN 1000 ADET KELLE SATIYOR. Tezveren Baba Ocakbaşı from Gurme Diyorlar sokak lezzetleri into a practical restaurant map with 12 saved spots around Fatih, Altındağ, and Bahçelievler. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a butcher shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What this map is good for
- Planning a turkish restaurant stop or short itinerary in Fatih.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 12 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
- Surmene Doner
Turkish Restaurant in Cennet, Alparslan Cd. No:68, 34290 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cennet, Küçükçekmece, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Fresh Pasta by Enzo
Italian Restaurant in Osmanağa, Ali Suavi Sk. 4a, 34714 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Osmanağa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Maranda Döner
Turkish Restaurant in Hobyar, Hamidiye Cd. No:4, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Hobyar, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Peçenek Döner İskitler Şubesi
Turkish Restaurant in Zübeyde Hanım, Seçim Sk. No: 69, 06070 Altındağ/Ankara, Türkiye, Zübeyde Hanım, Altındağ, Ankara, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Meşhur Çiğköfteci Ahmet Usta
Turkish Restaurant in Bahçelievler, Talatpaşa Cd 40-1, 34180 Bahçelievler/İstanbul, Türkiye, Bahçelievler, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kuveloğlu Han da Tarihi Pide Fırını
Pizza Restaurant in Kıble Çeşme Caddesi Tesviyeci Sokak Kuveloglu İş Hani No:1, Demirtaş, Küçük Pazar Cd. No:7, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Demirtaş, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Mardin Kaburga Sofrası
Restaurant in Sakızağacı, Kennedy Cad. no:85/B, 34142 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Sakızağacı, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Garipçe Aydın Kahvaltı ve Balık Restaurant
Breakfast Restaurant in Garipçe, Garipçe Cd. No:78, 34450 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Garipçe, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Ezber Bozan Çay
Tea Store in Rami Yeni, Mahallesi, 34055 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Türkiye, Rami Yeni, Eyüpsultan, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - İkizler Kasap
Butcher Shop in Fırat, Aydın Hatboyu Cd. No:319, 35380 Buca/İzmir, Türkiye, Fırat, Buca, İzmir, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Eminönü
Sublocality Level 1 in Eminönü, Rüstem Paşa, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Eminönü, İstanbul, Türkiye - Köfteci Mustafa
Turkish Restaurant in Mercan, Mercan Cami Çk. No:6, 34216 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Mercan, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available
Planning notes for Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city located on the Bosphorus Strait, serving as a geographical link between Europe and Asia. Historically, it functioned as the capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. The city was founded as Byzantium by Greek settlers in approximately 657 BCE, renamed Constantinople in 330 CE by Emperor Constantine.
Must-try foods nearby
- Simit
The quintessential Istanbul street food, this circular bread is encrusted with toasted sesame seeds and typically dipped in grape molasses (pekmez) before baking for a distinct. - Balık Ekmek (Fish Sandwich)
A historic staple of the Eminönü waterfront, this sandwich features freshly grilled mackerel or white fish served in half a loaf of crusty bread with onions, lettuce. - Cağ Kebabı
Often called the horizontal ancestor of the döner, this Erzurum-style kebab consists of marinated lamb stacked on a horizontal spit and cooked over a wood fire. - Midye Dolma
These stuffed mussels are a legendary late-night snack, filled with aromatic rice seasoned with cinnamon, black pepper, and currants. - Mantı
Often described as Turkish ravioli, these tiny hand-folded dough parcels are typically filled with minced meat and topped with a triple threat of garlic yogurt, melted butter.
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 exploring. Summer (July and August) can be hot, humid.
Local tips
- Purchase an Istanbulkart for seamless and discounted access to all public transportation, including the iconic Bosphorus ferries.
- Always remove your shoes before entering a Turkish home or a mosque to show respect for local cleanliness and traditions.
- Accepting an offer of tea is a significant sign of hospitality and a key way to build rapport with local shopkeepers and residents.
- Verify that the taxi meter is turned on before starting your journey or use reputable ride-hailing apps to avoid common overcharging scams.
What travelers are noticing
- Panorama: Dreams and Places exhibition at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
- Soundscape Festival 2026 at Life Park
- The 'CANNES!' photography exhibition at the Ara Güler Museum
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Istanbul, providing comprehensive guides to the historic Fatih district, including its Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.
Planning questions
Where did Gurme Diyorlar sokak lezzetleri eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 12 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul.
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.