Best Meatballs in Istanbul
2 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY65.00 – TRY78.00
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 2 Meatballs in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 2 restaurants:
- Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası — score 95/100, TRY65.00 (Kadıköy)
- Çiya Sofrası — score 88/100, TRY78.00 (Kadıköy)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 95/100
Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
Kadıköy·$$
Yanya Köfte
TRY65.00
Signature meatballs with fried eggplant and tomato, a 100-year family recipe.
Tip: Order at least one Yanya köfte per person — reviewers across Google, Tripadvisor, and food blogs consistently say you haven't been to Yanyalı Fehmi until you've had it. The family recipe is strictly guarded.
#2Score 88/100
Çiya Sofrası
Kadıköy·$$
Sour Cherry Meatballs
TRY78.00
Lamb meatballs cooked in a tart sour cherry sauce, balancing savory meat with bright acidity.
Tip: This dish is usually available mid-June through August when sour cherries are in season. If you visit outside these months, ask the staff what fruit-based lamb dishes are available that day.