Popular Istanbul Restaurants with Iftar Menus during Ramadan!
This year, the sultan of 11 months, Ramadan started on March 23, 2023 and will end with a feast as of April 21, 2023. In Ramadan, which is the month of abundance, blessings, sharing and helping each other, we will spend 30 days without eating, drinking, lying, bad words or, if possible, irritability, from dawn until sunset.
We can do a kind of divine detox to be grateful for Allah’s blessings and everything we have, to understand the plight of hungry and poor people, to be in unity by empathizing, to purify ourselves from our sins, to have a good time with our loved ones, to stay away from lying, to give our body and internal organs some rest. Ramadan will be one month.
Let’s take a look at the Istanbul restaurants where you can have your iftar dinner with your loved ones and friends during the month of Ramadan, accompanied by unique delicious menus and magnificent views…
1- Hamdi Restaurant, Eminonu
Hamdi Restaurant, an iftar classic, is one of Istanbul‘s most spectacular kebab restaurants. The taste of Anatolian delicacies such as stuffed meatballs and lahmacun, as well as all meat dishes, is legendary in the restaurant, which is especially famous for its pistachio kebab.
Hamdi Restaurant is a special and historical restaurant, since the day it was opened, it has presented the delicious kebabs of the Southeast to its guests, preserving their authentic features and preparation. Complementing the impressive design and historical atmosphere of the place, its beautiful view stretches from the Golden Horn, Galata, Eminönü and Sultanahmet to the Bosphorus. While tasting these unique Anatolian delicacies at iftar, you can feel like you are taking a stroll through the streets of the historical peninsula, and you can leave good memories with your loved ones in this special atmosphere. It would be beneficial to make a reservation to taste the iftar menu, which is equipped with soups, hot appetizers, main course, cold appetizers and unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks.
2- Konyalı Restaurant, Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet
We recommend you to try the delicacies of Konyalı Restaurant, which has been serving since 1897 in the garden of Topkapı Palace as an extraordinary and historical fast-breaking place, in its magnificent atmosphere. It has a rich iftar menu with Ottoman Palace sherbet and traditional Turkish cuisine.
3- Ali Ocakbasi, Karakoy
Ali Ocakbaşı, one of the most admired fireside restaurants in Istanbul and one of the original restaurants where you can host your foreign friends with peace of mind, has three branches in total in Suadiye, Taksim Gümüşsuyu and Kuruçeşme.
This place, which always has a high standard in terms of taste, service quality, ambiance and hygiene, also has a rich iftar menu consisting of special tastes during Ramadan. Ali Ocakbasi is waiting to welcome flavor lovers in all its branches during Ramadan.
4-Adana Ocakbasi, Atasehir
Bringing a completely different interpretation to the fireside concept in the Atasehir region and attracting all eyes since the first day it opened its doors; It is waiting for you with its pleasant tables during the month of Ramadan. In addition, you will not be able to get enough of the appetizers, appetizers and salads prepared entirely with original ingredients brought from their homeland. It is the indispensable address of those who want a different flavor and color for their Ramadan tables.
5-Kasibeyaz Restaurant, Yenikoy
The Yenikoy branch of Kasibeyaz Taste Group, which has managed to become Istanbul’s popular and most famous kebab restaurant for half a century with its stylish and magnificent decoration, traditional Southeastern Anatolian cuisine and tastes that never break its standards, modern, innovative presentations, high aura of atmosphere and most importantly, service quality. year becomes one of the indispensable addresses.
6- Feriye Restaurant, Ortakoy
The cuisine of Lokanta Feriye, which is on the recommendation list of the Michelin Guide, is entrusted to chef Birkan Erkoylu and his team. In Feriye, where the flavors of the traditional iftar style come to the table, flavors prepared with the best local ingredients are offered. Feriye will be the right address for you if you want to enjoy a perfect Bosphorus view with your loved ones at a magnificent iftar table with iftar dishes prepared with products from the region, warm appetizers and dishes prepared with aromas that cheer up the palate.
7-Madera, Harbiye
Admired for its meat-based dishes cooked on an open fire and shared plates, Madera offers an iftar menu during the month of Ramadan. In addition to the traditional menu such as iftar meals with olive oil, original delicious soups, appetizers, main courses and dessert, there are also olive oil dishes on the menu.
8-Swissotel The Bosphorus, Ortakoy
Swissôtel The Bosphorus, which exhibits the abundance and unique tastes of Turkish Cuisine, becomes one of the indispensable addresses with its traditional events and live fasil music as well as its iftar menu during the month of Ramadan. During the month of Ramadan, where unity and togetherness are felt, food, conversation, peace and beautiful moments meet around a table, the iftar menu is served as an open buffet every day of the week at Swissôtel Sabrosa Restaurant.
Specially for the month of Ramadan, chefs from Gaziantep present delicacies from Gaziantep region such as Beyrani, Yuvalama, İçli Meatballs, Stuffed Antep, Şekerli Pastry, Chickpea Wrap, Eggplant Kebab, Analı Kızlı and Pirpirim Cacik to their guests at the iftar buffet at Swissôtel.
Sabrosa Restaurant, which is always a classic for a joyful Istanbul accompanied by panoramic Bosphorus views, is located on the ground floor of Swissotel.
At the same time, during the month of Ramadan, Swissôtel has a ‘Ramadan Events Calendar’ consisting of Ottoman Paste, Thursday Calligraphy & Calligraphy Art, Friday Caricature and Saturday Marbling Art program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
9- The Galliard, Uskudar
Attracting attention with its tastes and stylish touches, The Galliard offers a special menu for iftar parties during the month of Ramadan. The Galliard, one of the city’s dazzling venues for a gourmet iftar, promises to add color to your iftar with a completely different approach to the month of Ramadan.
10-Galata Lounge, JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
Located in Karaköy, JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus is one of the most popular cruise hotels in Istanbul; It has a magnificent view covering the historical peninsula, Galata Tower, Islands, Golden Horn, Maiden’s Tower and Bosphorus. It will host delightful iftars consisting of our traditional tastes in its Galata Lounge.
11- Seraf Retaurant, Mahmutbey
A delicious iftar awaits you at Seraf, Chef Sinem Özler‘s highly acclaimed restaurant serving Anatolian delicacies. Seraf has branches in Mahmutbey and Vadi Istanbul. It also took its place among the restaurants recommended by the Michelin Guide this year. In the Seraf Restaurant, where every taste that comes to the table is taken from the region and prepared in accordance with its original taste, all products on the menu prepared for Iftar are very special, attentive and high quality.
12- Beyti Restaurant, Florya
From Florya to the whole city; In fact, Ramadan in Beyti, which is a place that has spread all over the world, is extremely colorful this year as it is every year. The unique ambiance, impeccable service quality and enchanting tastes of the place await you at iftar time during the month of Ramadan.
13-Develi Restaurant, Etiler
Develi, known as the celebrity of taste, will continue to offer unforgettable taste experiences while hosting its guests all over the city throughout Ramadan. Bringing together the most special flavors of the Southeastern Anatolian Cuisine, the venue is one of those that has managed to attract the attention with its menu specially prepared for the month of Ramadan this year.
Develi, which opened its first branch in 1912, has branches in different parts of Istanbul such as Florya, Kalamış, Ataşehir and Samatya, apart from Etiler.
14-Nevberi Restaurant, Atasehir
Bringing both world cuisine and meat varieties to its menu, Nevberi Restaurant highlights traditional tastes for Ramadan. In addition to the iftar table equipped with pitas, iftar dishes and olive oil dishes, the menu offers different main course options.
15- Gunaydın Meat, Sakinbakkal
The place bearing the signature of Cuneyt Asan and his team, which provides great taste experiences to its guests all over Turkiye and even the world; it will continue to add different flavors to every moment during the month of Ramadan.
With its high quality meat options, Gunaydin offers its guests three different concepts, namely butcher & steakhouse, meatballs & doner and kebab . The joyful and delicious Gunaydin tables, where you will sit with your loved ones, will take your iftar experience to a whole new level!
16- Kalbur Meat, Şerifali
Kalbur Meat, the dazzling place of Istanbul; those who created their own regulars in a very short time. The place that gives a completely different breath to kebab and meat in the world of gastronomy; During the month of Ramadan, it will host its guests in its stylish atmosphere with a menu specially prepared for iftar.
17-Borsa Restaurant, Kandilli
Borsa Restaurant, which has become a Ramadan classic for years, is a candidate to be the favorite of the sultan of 11 months this year. The iftar menu, with its rich variety and magnificent tastes in every bite, is appetizing with every detail.
In this year’s menu; The soup of the day, mixed breakfast, appetizers with olive oil and hot starters are served, as well as the main dishes consisting of doner kebab, tandoori and grilled meatballs. The decoration inspired by the Ottoman palaces also adds a distinctive atmosphere to the place.
18-Matbah Ottoman Palace Cuisine, Sultanahmet
Located right next to Hagia Sophia, Matbah Restaurant is among the preferences of those who want to visit historical places and have their fast-breaking dinner with special Ottoman flavors. It would be beneficial to make a reservation before going to the restaurant, which has a wide menu.
19- Mihrabat Korusu, Kanlica
Mihrabat Korusu, which offers the opportunity to watch the magnificent Bosphorus view of Istanbul from Kanlica, is ideal for those who want to have a peaceful iftar meal in the greenery. You can go before the iftar time and watch the beautiful view of the sea, sun and greenery, and you can multiply the peace of Ramadan with the happiness of this view.
20-Serbethane Restaurant, Sultanahmet
Let’s take those who say, ‘Where are those old Ramadans?’ Serbethane, where you can easily find the old Ramadans with its authentic atmosphere, is among the budget-friendly places.
Serbethane, serving in a 600-year-old historical place, is one of the magnificent fast-breaking places that even its name reminds of Ramadan. Don’t forget to make a reservation before you go to the place, which has prepared a full menu specially for iftar, from the beginning to the iftar meals, from salads, appetizers and appetizers to the main course and dessert!
21-Hunkar Restaurant, Nisantasi
If you happen to pass by Nisantasi during Ramadan, one of the places you will go for iftar is Hunkar. Serving delicious examples of Turkish and Ottoman dishes since 1950, Hunkar has the taste of a five-star artisan restaurant in Nisantasi. We strongly recommend you to taste the Ramadan special iftar menu of Hunkar, which has preserved its delicious menu and decent and warm atmosphere for years.
22-Sahan Restaurant, Suadiye
Gaziantep-based local flavor venue Sahan offers iftar meals at its 4 branches in Istanbul. It offers a fixed menu option for iftar. It serves an extensive iftar menu consisting of hot and cold snacks, soup, main course and dessert.
23-Bridge Restaurant, Nakkastepe
Bridge Restaurant offers enjoyable iftar meals in Nakkastepe, a peaceful Bosphorus district, with its iftar menu that includes many local flavors, its renewed ambiance and its incredible beautiful view. You can visit the restaurant’s website to review the iftar menu details.
24- Liman, Galata Port
Liman Istanbul, where local flavors meet with special touches from World Cuisine; It welcomes its guests with a special iftar menu they prepare during the month of Ramadan. Liman Istanbul tables, accompanied by the ambiance designed with French Art Deco influences and the magnificent historical peninsula view; It brings you and your loved ones together at a delicious table during the month of Ramadan. You will feel all the privileges of the Bosphorus in the place where Turkish culinary culture is presented with a contemporary interpretation.
25-Namli Gourmet, Karakoy
Namli Gurme, serving in its new venue in Karakoy, which is also one of the most historical places of Istanbul, is a place that sets out to offer a “gourmet” pleasure to its guests and makes this a reality with its ever-expanding menu and branches.
Namli Gourmet, which is one of the most special flavor touches to the city, is ready to be the star of the month of Ramadan once again. You can experience the taste of Namli at home with the delicatessen products specially selected for the month of Ramadan, as well as the iftar menu they have prepared.
26- A’jia Restaurant, Kanlica
Offering a visual feast in the historical Ahmet Rasim Pasa Mansion in Kanlica with its view overlooking the Bosphorus, A’jia Restaurant is one of the favorite places of Ramadan, the sultan of 11 months. A’jia welcomes its guests with a special Ramadan iftar menu that appeals to different tastes in the unique Bosphorus view.
27-Köşkeroğlu Restaurant 1946, Yenibosna
I am sure that there is no one who does not know Koskeroglu, which was founded by Hacı Mehmet Ali in Gaziantep in 1946 and opened its first branch in Istanbul in 1986. It is one of the places that has become the symbol of Karakoy. The Koskeroglu Classic Iftar Menu, which contains the unique tastes of Gaziantep Cuisine, is also very rich. It is pleasing to both the eyes and the stomach.
They have two branches in Karakoy and soon they will open a branch in Galataport; Apart from these, it also has branches in Merter, Topcular, Basaksehir, Kuyumcukent and IstWest.
No matter where in the world, when you want to meet with different cultural tastes at perfect tables, unique landscapes, during Ramadan or on your most special days, contact us for all your special transportation needs!
In the most beautiful city of the world, in the most precious month of the year, I thank you for still breathing with health and wish you many fruitful iftars.