Karaköy Lokantası

"Fue Jorge con grupo de siempre y les gustó"

@isabela.barberena

"Conseille par Seda 2025. Meilleurs tapas de istanbul"

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"Traditional (aubergine w lamb)"

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"Bistrot chic à prix mesurés Joli cadre Terrasse"

@cocodzil

"The Cipriani of Istanbul, with a dazzling array of mezze and wonderful people-watching. It’s an absolute classic. Plan a long lunch over cold globes of Turkish white wine."

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"vraiment superbe nourriture turque revisitee, les scampis étaient très bons!"

@le_bux

"super bon - mezze originaux,.cadre sympa"

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"Lively modern restaurant - reserve! Near port development "

@pcastle

"Time out Turks populair voor lunch maar ook dinner / hunkar behendi is top "

@geert.steendam

"Cuisine turque traditionnelle proposée pour le déjeuner ou le dîner dans un élégant restaurant décoré de carrelage coloré. 4,4/5 (+2.5k avis)"

@cami1998

"près du port de Galata, une bonne adresse de mets typiquement turc de bonne qualité. "

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"Une foule de mezzes. Des produits de la mer peu nombreux mais frais et bien grilles. Par une enorme inventivité mais de bonne facture. Bcp de bruit comme ds une brasserie parisienne. Un peu cher"

@isabelleraoul

"€€€ Per la cena serve prenotare"

@fede.casulli

"Vogue - Recommended by numerous Istanbulites, Karaköy Lokantası is what dreams are made of: service is attentive; the wine list is impressive, and a jovial atmosphere awaits each and every evening. The restaurant’s creative dishes fuse local ingredients and Turkish flavours with a tapas-style ethos, meaning ordering a selection of small plates is the way to go – not ideal for solo travellers but more than worth a trip regardless. The standout dish here is the hot-pot cooked shrimp with garlic, chilli and tomato which is so good I had to return a few days later to indulge once again. Samphire was also in season for my visit, and when dressed in dense local olive oil it provided the perfect accompaniment to Karaköy Lokantası’s fresh seasonal fish. The potato croquettes are some of the best I’ve ever eaten (including Spain’s offering), while the fried slithers of beetroot and courgette are an absolute joy – suitably crisp on the outside, cooked to perfection on the inside. Unmissable in every way. When Karaköy was still “the docks” and filled with shop windows advertising boat tickets to Odessa alongside cubby-sized import and export offices, Karaköy Lokantası felt like a culinary mirage. With great food, personable service and tasteful décor, this family-operated eatery stood out, prominently, among the humble street-side eateries filled with noshing stevedores. These days, snapshots from the neighborhood could have fallen from the pages of the hipper-than-thou Monocle magazine, and Karaköy Lokantası fits in nicely with its new, trendy neighbors. Karaköy Lokantası is best known as a power lunch spot, with the midday star of the menu being hünkar beğendi. A leftover from the Ottoman imperial kitchen, this dish is one of the specialties on the menu that is not to be missed. It starts with eggplants charred whole on a charcoal grill, then peeled, mashed and thickened with milk and cheese. On this bed of rich creamy eggplant beğendi, tender morsels of slow-cooked beef are drizzled with the thin red gravy they were stewed in. The smoky taste from the grill lingers long after the immediate flavors from the stewpot have passed. Make no mistake, beautifully roasted meat is always welcome, but it’s the beğendi experience that keeps us coming back come for more. Unfortunately, this dish is only served at lunch, but the dinner menu has a few star attractions of its own. A casual dinner starts with a selection of mezes, or cold salads picked from a large tray. All are meze tray standards, but the stuffed artichoke heart dressed up zestily with lemon and olive oil is a particularly tasty pick. The Karaköy salad is a refreshing blast of greens spiked with beans. The thick yogurt in a small clay pot is irresistible as a side dish, or even a dessert. From the hot side, you’ll see the kitchen’s skills at work on the grilled octopus, which features the desired char to tenderness ratio. If you are as into innards as we are, you’ll be happy to find a delicious hot starter of thinly sliced, lightly fried liver. If the catch of the day doesn’t grab you, the lamb chops are sure not to disappoint. Traditional Turkish desserts like fruit compote, rice pudding and aşure, a curious blend of fresh and dried fruits, nuts, wheat and rosewater, are on offer. After your meal, go on a hipster safari of the neighborhood and grab a seat at one of the outdoor cafes. The coffee will probably be single-origin, and there’s no telling who might be spinning that day. This review has been updated and was originally published on Istanbul Eats on April 17, 2009."

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"Una delle migliori taverne, molto frequentato https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g293974-d1198609-Reviews-Karakoy_Lokantasi-Istanbul.html"

@pravlli

"adresse très connue par les turcs. Restaurant traditionnel très typique avec des mezzes et plats turcs. On n'est jamais déçus par cette adresse"

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"un peu cher. revoir avis Google "

@jm974

"Houmous et tzatziki joliment légers, raviolis croustillants sauce yaourt, börek d'agneau... Avec une sélection de 80 mezze, une multitude de plateaux à partager et autres plats traditionnels, vous n'avez que l'embarras du choix. C'est naturellement un endroit populaire, où la terrasse tranquille et le mur carrelé bleu marine sont un régal pour les yeux. Cuisine délicieuse et excellent rapport qualité/prix !"

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"Ottoman era comfort food Restaurant : - Lunch : The lunch menu is enriched with traditional recipes along with casserole dishes as an “esnaf lokantası” tradition. - Dinner : It becomes a traditional tavern offering its frequenters “mezes” with “rakı”. Bib Gourmand 50Best Discoveries Ottoman era comfort food Karaköy Lokantasi - Istanbul, Turkey A lunch clientele consisting primarily of well-heeled Turkish businesspeople and a noisy dinner crowd of all ages and nationalities, marks out corner restaurant Karaköy Lokantasi as something special. Decor is airy French bistro meets traditional esnaf lokantasi (workers’ cafeteria), with Iznik-inspired turquoise tiles dominating. Star dish is Hünkar beğendi (Sultan’s delight), an Ottoman-era extravagance featuring nursery-soft, smoky, chargrilled aubergine topped with tender chunks of slow-cooked lamb awash in the gravy it was stewed in. Great service and good Turkish wines add to the pleasure. Key Information Average price per person $15 Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sat +90 212 292 44 55 Visit Karaköy Lokantasi's Website Location Kemankes Caddesi 37/A, Kadiköy, Istanbul, 34425 Michelin : Beautifully light hummus and tzatziki, crispy dumplings with yoghurt sauce, lamb börek... With a selection of 80 mezze, a whole host of sharing platters and other traditional dishes, you're spoilt for choice. This is understandably a popular place, where the quiet terrace and sea blue tiled wall are a feast for the eyes. Delicious food and great value for money!"

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"super cher .... a vérifier mais normalement ueeee mais c ok pour cafeee"

@paulinerheims28

"Restaurant petits prix vu dans un guide"

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"Popolare 80 mezze Bib gourmand "

@pietro.canepari

"Ici c’était un des restos qu’on allait souvent avec les collègues aussi. Il y a les plats délicieux turcs (un peu modernisés) et ambiance sympa. Mais un peu cher. (Je crois qu’ils ont déménagé à cause des travaux pas très loin de leur place initiale, à confirmer) "

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"Dîner avec les américains. Convivial, bon sans être phénoménal. Cadre très sympas "

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"Bon resto de mezzes, mais un peu cher pour les portions"

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"Reco Ariane (bistro: incroyable)"

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"If you want to eat some fresh fish 🐟"

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"Institution. Connu pour poisson et raki"

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"Mezze er ses fruits deer frais"

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"Reco Michelin Mezze a partager "

@chloejc35

"Karakoy Lokantasi is a must have. And requires reservation. https://www.instagram.com/karakoy.lokantasi/ -> midye dolma (stuffed mussels), zucchini & beetroot deep fried, cold meze with enginar, meatballs and liver. Raki night ;)"

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"Cher mais très bon Ambiance chic "

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"A faire un midi (jeudi ?) Pas de booking le midi"

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"Kebab, blog lola no viaja sola"

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"Bon resto un peu chic de mezze mais prix très correct ! "

@noeliema

"Plat traditionnel comme le manti : avril 2022 on a pas trouvé le restaurant : le quartier est en chantier "

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"mit Kunstinstallation im Fenster "

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"Dîner avec Selma et Pierre"

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" is one of Istanbul’s most iconic lunch spots, probably most known for its heavenly hünkar beğendi, a remnant of Ottoman palace cuisine made with slow-cooked beef on a creamy bed of mashed eggplant, best if enjoyed with a glass of rakı."

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"Superbe repas, mezze, plats.. et accessible "

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"Well known restaurant that serves fresh mezze with high quality products (try the octopus and the shrimps)"

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"Resa - valeur sure taverne historique "

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"Formerly a crucial city port, Karaköy was allowed to deteriorate until it started to become a hotspot around 2012. Today, maze-like streets offer a glimpse of the city history with churches and synagogues blending seamlessly into the newer parts. Home to the financial district in the 19th century, the SALT Galata building was formerly the Ottoman Bank headquarters, and is now a well-established art space. Venture down Mumhane Street and check out Pi and the Mixer Art Gallery. Along this street (and those running parallel to it) you’ll find plenty of fresh places to eat and drink, such as Karaköy Lokantasi serving traditional Ottoman food like Hünkar beğendi (pureed eggplant topped with lamb)."

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"Bon resto de Mezze Aller prendre le dessert à côté (baklavas love)"

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"Mezze/kefte - Super bon - ambiance hyper cool mais familiale "

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"Warm and friendly restaurant where to enjoy Turkish mezze."

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"Très bon spécialités turque jolie déco "

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"early 19th century restaurant, lunch "

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"Loved by locals - ms mrs smith"

@marijo.mathieu

"que des plats tradi, reco très fort"

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"Joli restaurant avec une terrasse - délicieux mezze de poissons "

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"Sorte de petit bistrot local, la nourriture y est très bonne. Un vrai accueil chaleureux a la turca . La carte se décline différemment le midi et le soir, où le concept de meyhane (taverne) prend le pas. A midi, elle répond au besoin des professionnels du quartier avec des plats qui changent tous les jours. Le soir, les accompagnements incontournables du rakı apparaissent  : les mezze  et les ara sıcaklar , entrées chaudes dont certaines aux fruits de mer comme l'étrange kalamar kokoreç ."

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"Very good and famous meyhane. "

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"Ristorante grazioso, non per turisti, piastrellato di verde, dove si mangia buon pesce"

@riccicurbastro88

"Tolga et Yaprak. Bon mezze. "

@camille.loth

"Fantastique restaurant de poissons mezze et très chouette ambiance !"

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"Fantastique restaurant de poissons mezze et très chouette ambiance !"

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"Super authentic Istanbul restaurant "

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"Reco Baharaki // lunch or dinner // old restaurant "

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"In his opinion they have the best seafood in Istanbul."

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"Rakı and casual fun. Need to reserve. "

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"taverne turque / la plus connue "

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"classic Turkish home-made dishes, made with the best of ingredients. Design aficionados will undoubtedly appreciate the place."

@wearewoot

"cool turkish food to share in old town"

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"Plateau de mezze top, institution, bon rapport qualité prix. Turc-grec "

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"Ottoman specialty : hünkar begendi Run by husband-and-wife duo Oral Kurt and Aylin Okutan, this place is a modern take on the tradesmen’s restaurant serving Turkish classics such as marinated artichoke hearts, roast chicken and rice and puréed aubergine with beef Lunch is fresh, simple and seasonal while dinner is more elaborate"

@nchavotier

"Turquoise tiles and decò design for this delicious restaurant."

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"Simple-trade déco autoban "

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"Ristorante turco ottime meze "

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"traditional bistrot with modern touch. trendy and delicious"

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"Very atmospheric with beautiful turquoise tiles. Excellent waterfront location."

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"Très honnête. Service professionnel."

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"Soph's favorite. Fish restaurant"

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"Adresse conseillée pour le petit déjeuner avec un joli escalier dedans. Quartier de Karakoy. "

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"One of the best restaurants in Istanbul "

@numannuman