Best Vegan Restaurants in Istanbul
Turkey · Ranked #134 of 158 cities · Score 41.4/100
Homestyle · Quiet. Excellent menu labeling.
Istanbul scores 41.4/100 on our vegan city index with 51 vegan-friendly venues out of 506 analyzed. 23 are fully vegan restaurants.
51 vegan-friendly · 86 high quality · 506 analyzed
Top Vegan-Friendly Venues
What do the letter grades mean?
Each venue gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.
A
Outstanding B
Very Good C
Good D
Limited E
Poor Vegan Options
How many dishes can you actually order?
Protein Sources
Tofu, tempeh, seitan — or just vegetables?
Menu Clarity
Are vegan items clearly marked?
Staff Knowledge
Will they understand what you need?
#1 Vegan Dükkan Lokanta
A
Turkish Ravioli, Kebab Vegan $$$
cakeborekkebab
#2 Ayrışım Kitabevi Kafe
A
Turkish Vegan Dishes, Political Space Vegan $$
quichebreakfast bowlstew
#3 Çiğköfteci Sırrı Usta
C
Street Food, Vegan Wrap $
dürümwrapçiğ köfte
#4 Nevale Mutfak
B
Meze, Vegetarian Vegetarian $$
mezzemezedolma
#5 Serince Cig Koftecisi
C
Cig Kofte, Vegetarian Vegetarian $
durum wrap
#6 Vegan Masa (Beşiktaş)
A
Turkish Pide Vegan $
lahmacundessertpide
#7 Marul Handmade Çiğ Köfte
B
Çiğ Köfte, Vegan Vegetarian $$
cüg köfteçiğ köftekülyen (wrap)
#8 Babel Café Restaurant
C
Turkish Meze $$
babel specialdumpling soupkofte
#9 Munis Sokak Lezzetleri
C
Bao Bun, Burgers $$
bunbao bunfalafel
#10 LEYLAK RESTORAN
B
Mediterranean, Mezze $
mezzesaladimam bayildi
#11 Mulino Cafe
B
Cafe, Vegan Burger $$
burgerburritomayonnaise
#12
Ethique Plant-Based
A
French Pastry, Bakery Vegan $$$
cakesandwichpastries
#13 Sisters&Harvest
A
Bakery, Donuts Vegan $$
donuttiramisucake
#14 Babazade Baklava - Baklava, Kadayıf, Katmer Üreticisi
B
Baklava, Vegan Pastry $$
baklavaboreksu böreği
#15 Moda da Nata
C
Portuguese Pastel de Nata, Vegan $$$
pastel de natabuddha bowlfalafel
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Istanbul good for vegans?
Istanbul scores 41.4/100 on our vegan city index. The city has 51 vegan-friendly venues and 86 high-quality restaurants out of 506 total venues analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Istanbul?
Istanbul has 23 fully vegan restaurants and 33 vegetarian restaurants. In total, 51 venues score B+ or higher on the Vegan Friendliness Index, meaning they offer strong vegan options.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Istanbul?
Istanbul offers a variety of cuisines with vegan options across different restaurant types.
Where should vegans eat in Istanbul?
Top-rated options for vegans in Istanbul include Vegan Dükkan Lokanta, Ayrışım Kitabevi Kafe, Çiğköfteci Sırrı Usta. These venues rank highest on our Vegan Friendliness Index based on menu coverage, quality, and community reviews.
What are the best neighborhoods for vegan food in Istanbul?
Istanbul has vegan-friendly options spread across multiple neighborhoods. The venues ranked above represent the best picks regardless of location.
