Best Meatballs in Istanbul
2 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY65.00 – TRY78.00
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 2 Meatballs in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 2 restaurants:
- Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası — 95% recommended, TRY65.00 (Kadıköy)
- Çiya Sofrası — 88% recommended, TRY78.00 (Kadıköy)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Restaurants Compared
#195% recommend
Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
Kadıköy·$$
Yanya Köfte
TRY65.00
Signature meatballs with fried eggplant and tomato, a 100-year family recipe.
Tip: Order at least one Yanya köfte per person — reviewers across Google, Tripadvisor, and food blogs consistently say you haven't been to Yanyalı Fehmi until you've had it. The family recipe is strictly guarded.
#288% recommend
Çiya Sofrası
Kadıköy·$$
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.