Where is the best stew in Istanbul?

Based on diner recommendations, the best stew in Istanbul is at Kanaat Lokantası. We compared 9 restaurants serving stew.

How much does stew cost in Istanbul?

Stew prices in Istanbul range from TRY7.00 to TRY340.00 across 9 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Istanbul

Best Stew in Istanbul

9 restaurants compared

Price range: TRY7.00 – TRY340.00

Avg recommendation: 91%

Top 5 Stew in Istanbul (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:

Kanaat Lokantası, TRY52.00 (Üsküdar)
Paçacı Mahmut Usta, TRY48.00 (Fatih)
Mahkeme Lokantası, TRY8.00 (Karaköy)
Hayvore, TRY7.00 (Beyoğlu)
Pandeli — 94% recommended, TRY220.00 (Eminönü)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 9 Restaurants Compared

Kanaat Lokantası

Üsküdar·$$

Chickpeas with Meat

TRY52.00

Braised chickpeas and lamb in a savory, deeply flavored sauce.

Tip: Chickpeas with meat is one of the best-value mains in Istanbul. Filling, protein-rich, and satisfying for under 60 TL. Pair with bread and you have a complete lunch.

Paçacı Mahmut Usta

Fatih·$

Tripe with Chickpeas

TRY48.00

Slow-braised tripe studded with soft chickpeas in a savory sauce.

Tip: If you're visiting for lunch and want to eat rather than drink soup, order tripe with chickpeas. It's solid, sustaining, and the chickpea adds texture that the soup versions don't have.

Mahkeme Lokantası

Karaköy·$$

Ermeni Usulu Pilaki (Armenian-Style Bean Stew)

TRY8.00

White beans stewed with vegetables, herbs, and a touch of olive oil in the Armenian style.

Tip: One of the few hearty vegetable dishes on the menu.

Hayvore

Beyoğlu·$$

Smoky Bean Stew

TRY7.00

Slow-cooked beans with a smoky depth, flavored with herbs and olive oil.

Tip: One of the few hearty meat-free mains on the menu.

#594% recommend

Pandeli

Eminönü·$$$

Hünkar Beğendi

TRY220.00

Slow-cooked lamb served on a bed of charred eggplant puree.

Tip: This is the dish to order at Pandeli. Skip the döner and go for this—it's why the restaurant is famous.

#694% recommend

Karaköy Lokantası

Karaköy·$$$

Hünkâr Beğendi

TRY245.00

Slow-cooked lamb chunks on a bed of charred eggplant mash with savory gravy reduction.

Tip: Ask for extra bread to soak up the gravy. It's not on the menu but they'll happily bring it.

#793% recommend

Khorasani

Sultanahmet·$$$

Testi Kebab

TRY340.00

Sealed clay pot of lamb, vegetables, and spices cooked over charcoal, cracked open at your table.

Tip: This is the reason to come. The cracking-open tableside is half the experience. Arrive hungry—it's substantial.

#888% recommend

Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası

Kadıköy·$$

Papaz Yahni

TRY72.00

Ottoman stew of lamb and shallots braised in garlic and thyme.

Tip: The papaz yahni is hearty enough for a winter dinner and light enough for spring. Ask the server if it was prepared fresh that day — Yanyalı Fehmi makes it fresh each morning.

#985% recommend

NATO Lokantası

Karaköy·$$

Kuru Fasulye

TRY85.00

Braised white beans stewed with butter and tomato paste until creamy and deeply flavored.

Tip: One of the best vegetarian mains in a traditional esnaf lokantası. Pair with bread to soak up the sauce.