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Best Salad in Istanbul
5 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY8.00 – TRY45.00
Avg recommendation: 87%
Top 5 Salad in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Zübeyir Ocakbaşı, TRY8.00 (Beyoğlu)
- Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi, TRY35.00 (Sultanahmet)
- Fauna, TRY45.00 (Ataşehir)
- Öz Kilis Kebap, TRY40.00 (Fatih)
- Elde Börek — 87% recommended, TRY32.00 (Beşiktaş)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı
Beyoğlu·$$$
Gavurdağı Salad
TRY8.00
A mix of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs dressed with pomegranate molasses and olive oil.
Tip: Order it before the meat arrives — it clears the palate for the lamb.
#2
Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi
Sultanahmet·$
Piyaz
TRY35.00
White bean salad with onion, herbs, and lemon juice.
Tip: Order one piyaz per two people. It's meant for sharing and cools the palate between bites of meat.
#3
Fauna
Ataşehir·$$$
Seasonal Salad
TRY45.00
Fresh seasonal greens and vegetables, simply dressed with quality olive oil and lemon.
Tip: Order the salad to start. It's fresh, generous, and worth eating alongside the pasta.
#4
Öz Kilis Kebap
Fatih·$$
Piyaz
TRY40.00
White bean salad with onion, herbs, and lemon.
Tip: Order one piyaz per two people. It cools the palate between bites of rich kebab.
#587% recommend
Elde Börek
Beşiktaş·$
Purslane Salad
TRY32.00
Fresh wild purslane greens tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic—tangy and herbaceous.
Tip: When purslane is in season (spring/summer), get this. It's not always available, so ask when you arrive.