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What to eat in Istanbul?

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BiteCritic critics have posted 26 dish reviews in Istanbul, with an average score of 7.5/10. The highest-rated dish is Gyros, scoring 8.9/10 from 1 review. Critics also rate Tas kebabı, Kelle Paça Soup and Chefs choice ince tava pizza highly. Dürümcü Mustafa is the highest-rated place, scoring 9.6/10 from 1 review; its top dish is Adana kebap. Most of the activity is in Başakşehir and Küçükçekmece. The latest review was posted on 22 October 2026.

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RankPlaceScore
1
Dürümcü Mustafa
Molla Fenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:53, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Adana kebap
9.621 review
2
Döner Bank Başakşehir Tümsan (Gündüz&Gece Dönercisi)
Ziya Gökalp Atatürk bulvarı, İkitelli OSB, TÜMSAN 2. Kısım Sanayi Sitesi C blok no 11, 34480 Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Gyros
8.891 review
3
Imren Lokantasi
Yeni Mahalle, İnönü Cd. No:148, 34290 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Tas kebabı
8.711 review
4
Hebun çorba evi
Huzur, Kemal Atatürk Cd 5/A, 34475 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Kelle Paça Soup
8.691 review
5
Tava PizzaBiteCritic partner
Partner · Atakent, 226. Çıkmaz Sk. No:1D, 34307 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Chefs choice ince tava pizza
8.521 review
6
Kokoreççi Tekin Usta
Yeşilova, Reyhan Cd. No:84/A, 34295 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Kokoreç
8.291 review
7
Nezih Kebap Yuvalama
Rumeli Hisarı, Yahya Kemal Cd. No:24, 34470 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Kahvaltı
8.211 review
8
Sushi-Şah restaurant
Kayabaşı mah. Kayaşehir Blv. Adım İstanbul sitesi Dükkan:36AH, Kayabaşı, 34494 Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Shrimp Bisque
8.111 review
9
Snug
Caferağa, Dr. Esat Işık Cd. Meltem Apt No:22/A, 34710 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Kahvaltı
8.041 review
10
Kaburgacı Cabbar Istanbul
Maslak, 33. Sk, 34398 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Adana kebap
81 review

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Chicken Burger review by Koryalanus at KUKiDU, Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye

Koryalanus ..

₺500
7.65

Chicken Burger

MEAT DISH

TürkiyeKUKiDU· Başakşehir/İstanbul

İlk etapta fiyatından dolayı çekinmiştim ortalama bir kfc veya popeyes menüsünden bir tık daha tuzlu fiyatı vardı ,yanımda bir hanfensi ile birlikte gidip ikili menü almaya karar verdik ,ve tavuğun bolluğu hemen göze çarpıyor ,ekmeği ise tavuğun tadını bastırmak yerine açığa çıkartması iyi olmuş ,tavuktan söz açılırsa gayet bol ve dış kısmı çıtırcıklımsıydı ,üzerine ise güzel bir sos sıkıyorlar ,yanına ise gelen patatesler baharatlı ama güzeldi ,hatta verilen sarmısaklı mayonez ,ketçap ve yine özel soslatına banınca güzel oluyor ,tek sıkıntı maalesef içecekler popeyes gibi büyük pet bardaklardan değilde metal kutu kola felan veriyoelar,yanına istediğimiz ekstra tavuklarda acısı ve susamı iyiydi (ikili menü olarak iyiydi)

Chefs choice ince tava pizza review by Koryalanus at Tava Pizza, Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye

Koryalanus ..

₺1.200
8.52

Chefs choice ince tava pizza

GOURMET SELECTION

TürkiyeTava PizzaBiteCritic partner· Küçükçekmece/İstanbul

İlk restorana girdiğimizde bir bayan karşılıyor ve siparişlerimizi aldıktan sonra isterseniz arada çay isteyebiliyorsunuz ve tavsiyem böyle bir menü için boğazınızı gevşetmeniz iyi olabilir ,yemek özel geldiğinden 20 dk da hazırlanıyor ,ilk geldiğinde sıcaktan erimiş peynirden anlayabiliyorsunuz , sonrasında ise dilimle aldığınızda üst dudağınıza gelen domatesli sos ve pizzanın içindeki kıyma ile mozerallanın tadını hissedebiliyorsunuz ,peşisıra ilerleyen dilimlerde dilinizin sağına soluna doğru bu peynir dağılıyor ve hafif nahoş bir tadla beraber boğazınızdan iniyor ve sonuna geldiğinizde sert kısmına geliyorsunuz isterseniz yiyin isterseniz kenara bırakın bu biraz size kalmış ,ucuxa dpymak isteseydim little ceacars a gider büyük boya 350 lira verirdim bu yer tam tersine parayla tad satmayı amaçlamışlar ve bunu başardıklarını düşünüyorum ,verdiğim her kuruşa değer ,hamuru kalın yapmalarının sebebinin malzemelerin ısı değerini koruyarak dağılmasını engellemek olduklarını düşünüyorum .

İskender kebap review by Koryalanus at İmparator Chef | Kebap Döner, Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye

Koryalanus ..

₺80.800
7.59

İskender kebap

MEAT DISH

Türkiyeİmparator Chef | Kebap Döner· Başakşehir/İstanbul

(Çökertme iskender) İlk beklerken yaklaşık 15 dakika nekleme süresi var ,altında patates üstünde dönerle birlikte harmanlanması iyi olmuş ,porsiyon verdiğim paraya nispeten küçük olmasına rağmen doyuruculuktan yana fena değildi ,personrl aşırı ilgiliydi ,yemek konusunda değerlendirilebilir,ilk yağ dökmeden önceden tadına ufak bir bakıp ona göre ayar yapın derim ,tadı ortalama bir zincir iskenderciden kay ve katar iyiydi.

Et Döner review by Koryalanus at Ufo German Döner Mavera Comfort, Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye

Koryalanus ..

₺450
7.16

Et Döner

GOURMET SELECTION

TürkiyeUfo German Döner Mavera Comfort· Başakşehir/İstanbul

When you first arrive, after a short queue, you're presented with 6 sauce options, but unfortunately, I think they only allow you to choose 2 sauces, when I asked; "We can only give you two sauces," the kid said (meaning, as a sauce fanatic, I was disappointed). Then we could choose whatever we wanted from the toppings on the side and have them added. After getting our drinks, we sat down at our table. From the first moment, we were greeted by a generous portion of meaty döner. It was served in a very large, thick bread roll with the other toppings I ordered. From the first bite, I realized the taste was different from any other minced meat döner I'd eaten. With the sauces and toppings we chose, I felt the taste of the meat for the first time in months. With the second bite, the sauce and the pickles I ordered created another unique, indescribable blend of flavors on my tongue and cheeks. As I eagerly indulged, my girlfriend reminded me that I was eating in huge bites like a cat in a hunger pang, so I took even smaller bites. Although the bread was large, instead of making thick bread like old-fashioned döner shops, they used a very crispy bread that was easy to eat. I think the texture is that of an original meat doner kebab, meaning it's a very good doner kebab to eat, but not always. Maybe once a month with friends or your wife, it's a place you can come to when you feel like it. Although I'm speaking for myself, the portion size might vary depending on your body. It was filling and tasty, but I recommend that if you're going to eat out, you might want to buy your drinks from the market across the street instead of here.

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Kaşarlı köfte review by Koryalanus at IBB Küçükçekmece Social Facilities, Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Türkiye

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₺300
6.56

Kaşarlı köfte

GOURMET SELECTION

TürkiyeIBB Küçükçekmece Social Facilities· Küçükçekmece/İstanbul

Initially, our food arrived within 15-18 minutes of ordering; soup would be a good start to the meal. We entered the restaurant in order through a system, and we went in after receiving a notification on our phones. We ordered a salad, but the vegetables seemed a bit bland and dry. Although we ordered cheese meatballs, there wasn't much cheese on top; the taste wasn't bad, it was slightly firmer than average. The meatballs seemed like they were mixed and pressed without being rested. I'd like to thank the waiters for their attentiveness; they answered all my questions and requests. As an extra, the water was unfortunately in plastic cups, which was a nightmare for someone like me who loves water. The surroundings and atmosphere were very nice, the view was great, but the constant message about people waiting in the back made us feel guilty and leave without fully enjoying our meal.

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Dana spagetti review by Koryalanus at Et Yiyelim Avcılar, Avcılar/İstanbul, Türkiye

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₺1.000
7.77

Dana spagetti

GOURMET SELECTION

TürkiyeEt Yiyelim Avcılar· Avcılar/İstanbul

When I first went, we placed our order and it arrived in about 17-20 minutes, but it was amazing! It came with three types of meze, and they also gave us mustard and toast as extras. Initially, after thinly slicing the meat, I noticed it was cooked well over a soft flame. Then I took the first bite of the meat plain, and I'd never eaten such a slightly fatty but melt-in-your-mouth meat before. Later, when I tried it with mustard, although there was a strange, slightly tart taste between my tongue and mouth, it was seriously delicious.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated dish in Istanbul?
On BiteCritic, Gyros is the highest-rated dish in Istanbul, with a score of 8.9/10 from 1 review.
Which restaurant in Istanbul has the highest-rated dishes?
Dürümcü Mustafa has the highest dish rating so far: 9.6/10 from 1 review.
How many places in Istanbul are reviewed on BiteCritic?
26 places in Istanbul have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (26 in total).

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