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Where to Eat in İstanbul: All 10 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns İSTANBUL'UN EN İYİ PİDELERİ - Ayaküstü Lezzetler from Ayaküstü Lezzetler into a practical restaurant map with 10 saved spots around Fatih, Sarıyer, and Bakırköy. 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
Ayaküstü Lezzetler visited Tadal Pide in Sultanbeyli to explore authentic Trabzon-style Black Sea pides. The creators were particularly impressed by the 'çiğ kıymalı' (raw mince) round pide, noting how the meat juices and tomatoes create a unique aroma during the slow baking process. They highlighted the traditional technique of dipping crispy crusts into butter and egg yolks as the ultimate way to enjoy the meal.
What this map is good for
- Planning a middle eastern 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 10 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
- Alp Karadeniz Pidecisi
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Cevizlik, Hat Boyu Cd. 10/1, 34140 Bakırköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Cevizlik, Bakırköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - FATİH KARADENİZ PİDECİSİ İBRAHİM USTA - FATİH ŞUBE
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Zeyrek, Büyük Karaman Cd. no 40, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Zeyrek, Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Pide Ban Çayırbaşı
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Çayırbaşı, Bahçeköy Cd. No:1, 34453 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Çayırbaşı, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Haçapuri
Restaurant in Hasanpaşa, Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Cd No:11, 34722 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye, Hasanpaşa, Kadıköy, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Lider Pide Tepeüstü Merkez
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Tepeüstü, Poyraz Cd. No:36, 34771 Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye, Tepeüstü, Ümraniye, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
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 - Nizam Pide 4.Levent
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Huzur, Fatih Cd. No:93, 34396 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Huzur, Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Karadeniz Tadal Pide Salonu
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Abdurrahmangazi, Yeşil Cd. No:8, 34920 Sultanbeyli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Abdurrahmangazi, Sultanbeyli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Gorele Sakir Usta Pide
Middle Eastern Restaurant in No:53/A, Kulaksız, Kulaksız Cd., 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Kulaksız, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - PiDeli Maslak
Restaurant in Maslak Atatürk Oto Sanayi 2. Kısım 25. Sokak no 946, Maslak, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye, Maslak, Sarıyer, İstanbul, Türkiye
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Trabzon usulü yuvarlak çiğ kıymalı pide
- Kavurmalı kapalı pide
- Yumurta sarılı ve tereyağlı pide
- Peynirli pide
Experiences captured
- Visited Tadal Pide in Sultanbeyli
- Interviewed Usta Murat about Trabzon style dough
- Observed the stone oven baking process
- Learned about regional Black Sea pide differences
- Dipped pide crusts into runny egg yolks
- Discussed the 'koltuk' baking technique in the oven
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 Ayaküstü Lezzetler eat in İstanbul?
This guide maps all 10 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in İstanbul.
What are the must-try foods in İstanbul?
Creator picks from the video include Trabzon usulü yuvarlak çiğ kıymalı pide, Kavurmalı kapalı pide, Yumurta sarılı ve tereyağlı pide, Peynirli pide. 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.