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Best Calamari Dishes in Istanbul
5 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY280.00 – TRY520.00
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 5 Calamari Dishes in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Calamari with Meze at Adem Baba, TRY280.00 (Arnavutköy)
- Fried Calamari at Bebek Balıkçısı, TRY340.00 (Bebek)
- Seafood Crepes at Arnavutköy Balıkçısı, TRY320.00 (Arnavutköy)
- Grilled Calamari at Sur Balık Arnavutköy, TRY450.00 (Arnavutköy)
- Herb-Stuffed Calamari at Sur Balık Arnavutköy — 92% recommended, TRY520.00 (Arnavutköy)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Calamari Dishes
#1
Calamari with Meze
Adem BabaArnavutköy·$$$
TRY280.00
Fresh squid grilled simply, served with a selection of cold starters.
Tip: A perfect single portion that comes with enough meze to feel like a complete meal without being overwhelming.
#2
Fried Calamari
Bebek BalıkçısıBebek·$$$$
TRY340.00
Tender squid rings lightly breaded and deep-fried until golden.
Tip: A great sharing starter — goes well with the grilled fish mains and balances the richness.
#3
Seafood Crepes
Arnavutköy BalıkçısıArnavutköy·$$$$
TRY320.00
Thin crepes filled with shrimp, calamari, and fresh herbs.
Tip: Ask for this on your first visit — it's not always on the menu but they'll make it if you order ahead when you book.
#4
Grilled Calamari
Sur Balık ArnavutköyArnavutköy·$$$$
TRY450.00
Fresh squid grilled simply over charcoal until tender.
Tip: Order this as soon as you sit down — they cook it fresh to order and it arrives at the perfect temperature.
#592% recommend
Herb-Stuffed Calamari
Sur Balık ArnavutköyArnavutköy·$$$$
TRY520.00
Whole squid filled with herbs and finished on the grill.
Tip: This is what to order if you want to taste Sur Balık's kitchen technique — the herbs and presentation set it apart from standard grilled squid.