Best Stew in Istanbul
9 restaurants compared
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
Chickpeas with Meat
TRY52.00
Braised chickpeas and lamb in a savory, deeply flavored sauce.
Paçacı Mahmut Usta
Tripe with Chickpeas
TRY48.00
Slow-braised tripe studded with soft chickpeas in a savory sauce.
Mahkeme Lokantası
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.
Hayvore
Smoky Bean Stew
TRY7.00
Slow-cooked beans with a smoky depth, flavored with herbs and olive oil.
Pandeli
Hünkar Beğendi
TRY220.00
Slow-cooked lamb served on a bed of charred eggplant puree.
Karaköy Lokantası
Hünkâr Beğendi
TRY245.00
Slow-cooked lamb chunks on a bed of charred eggplant mash with savory gravy reduction.
Khorasani
Testi Kebab
TRY340.00
Sealed clay pot of lamb, vegetables, and spices cooked over charcoal, cracked open at your table.
Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
Papaz Yahni
TRY72.00
Ottoman stew of lamb and shallots braised in garlic and thyme.
NATO Lokantası
Kuru Fasulye
TRY85.00
Braised white beans stewed with butter and tomato paste until creamy and deeply flavored.