Best Restaurants and Dining Near Eyup Sultan

Historic Flavors

The area around Eyup Sultan is famous for its restaurants that keep the Ottoman culinary tradition alive. It offers a wide range from street food greeting you as you exit the mosque to fine dining restaurants.

Oven-Baked Pide: Eyup's most famous flavor is oven-baked pide. Pides baked in stone ovens are visitors' favorites, especially the cheese and minced meat varieties.

Iskender Kebab: Traditional Iskender kebab is served at many restaurants in the area.

Pierre Loti Hill Cafes

The historic coffeehouse on the hill offers a Golden Horn view accompanied by Turkish coffee and tea. In addition to the coffeehouse, there are several more cafes and restaurants on the hill. Finding a table at sunset hours can be difficult; it is recommended to go early.

Dessert Shops and Patisseries

There are many dessert shops offering traditional Turkish sweets around Eyup. You can taste classic Ottoman desserts such as rice pudding, kazandibi, and chicken breast pudding. Additionally, street vendors selling Ottoman paste candy and ice cream on the street right next to the mosque create a colorful atmosphere.

Practical Information

Restaurants can be busy on Fridays and weekends; an early lunch between 11:30-12:00 is advisable. For budget-friendly options, choose the small restaurants around the mosque; for a more special experience, prefer the restaurants on the Golden Horn shore.