Best Honey Dishes in Istanbul
4 restaurants compared
Price range: TRY18.00 – TRY65.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 4 Honey Dishes in Istanbul (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- Sutlu Nuriye at Karaköy Güllüoğlu, TRY18.00 (Karaköy)
- Pistachio Baklava at Karaköy Güllüoğlu — score 96/100, TRY32.00 (Karaköy)
- Bal Kaymak at Lades Beyoğlu — score 96/100, TRY65.00 (Beyoğlu)
- Walnut Baklava at Karaköy Güllüoğlu — score 82/100, TRY28.00 (Karaköy)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Honey Dishes
#1
Sutlu Nuriye
Karaköy GüllüoğluKaraköy·$
TRY18.00
Flaky phyllo pastry drenched in sweet milky sauce, layered for sogginess contrasting with crispy edges.
Tip: Try this if you want something different from the standard baklava. Eat it immediately with a fork—it's meant to be slightly wet.
#2Score 96/100
Pistachio Baklava
Karaköy GüllüoğluKaraköy·$
TRY32.00
Paper-thin phyllo layers with blanched Antep pistachio, honey-soaked until crispy outside and soft inside.
Tip: If arriving at 11 AM-2 PM (peak tourist hours), expect a queue of 20+ people. Worth the wait, but plan accordingly.
#3Score 96/100
Bal Kaymak
Lades BeyoğluBeyoğlu·$
TRY65.00
Buffalo milk clotted cream topped with golden honey, served with warm bread for dipping.
Tip: If you can only try one thing at Lades, try bal kaymak. Tear off a piece of warm bread, scoop up a generous amount of cream and honey, and eat immediately. This is Turkish breakfast at its most luxurious and simple.
#4Score 82/100
Walnut Baklava
Karaköy GüllüoğluKaraköy·$
TRY28.00
Crispy phyllo with coarsely chopped walnuts, lighter and nuttier than the pistachio version.
Tip: If pistachio is sold out, this is your backup—equally well-made but with a different character. Not a second choice.