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Moda in Kadiköy

The guide was updated: 2025-07-29

Widely regarded as Kadıköy's premier dining district, Moda buzzes with a mix of cafés, bars and restaurants. This lively neighbourhood is a go-to destination if you're looking for quality food and drink. The area's diverse culinary scene ranges from traditional Turkish restaurants to contemporary international eateries. You can also relax in one of the many çay houses with sweet treats like künefe. Many of the establishments here stay busy until late.

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Address: Moda, Kadıköy, İstanbul

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Pandeli

Pandeli

This is a lunch restaurant on the first floor of the Spice Bazaar, decorated with blue Iznik tiles. They serve traditional Turkish food with some Greek dishes.

Yakup 2

Yakup 2

Yakup 2 is situated on a side street to Istiklâl Cad. The owner, Yakup Arslan, serves traditional meze to bohemian regulars and cultural celebrities.

Galatasaray Fish Market & Çicek Pasaji

Galatasaray Fish Market & Çicek Pasaji

Halfway through the market runs the Nevizade, a lane with a string of good value Meyhanes (traditional taverns). The flower thoroughfare next to the market is a reconstructed restaurant street, but it’s a little more expensive.

Meşale Restaurant & Cafe

Meşale Restaurant & Cafe

A local hotspot with great service and a vibrant atmosphere, stop by for some tea and shisha. The café serves cocktails, but nothing with alcohol, although smoking hookah is frequent. Excellent place to see the whirling dervishes and listen to live music.

Four Seasons

Four Seasons

The luxurious Four Seasons hotel is a converted prison from around the year 1800 near the Topkapi Palace. The restaurant is in a round outbuilding on what was once the prison yard, and here you can eat like a prince.

Ozi Pizza & Pasta

Ozi Pizza & Pasta

This Italian restaurant opened its doors in 2004 and serves pizza and pasta. Ozi Pizza & Pasta is a small charming restaurant with a friendly owner. On the menu you will find tasty pizza dishes like barbeque lamb, seafood and Margarita.

Barbeku House

Barbeku House

Barbeku House is a hidden gem, located just minutes from the Blue Mosque. This is the place where you can enjoy quality Turkish food at affordable prices in a warm and cosy atmosphere. You can also expect excellent service from the welcoming staff.

House of Medusa

House of Medusa

The restaurant is named after the goddess Medusa and is located in an old building that used to be a mansion before it was restored into a restaurant. This charming restaurant provides a lovely courtyard where you can sample delicious Turkish specialties.

Eleos

Eleos

Eleos is a warm and welcoming Greek restaurant which can be hard to find but it will be well worth the effort. The small menu changes daily, depending on the catch of the day. With your fresh food enjoy a glass of excellent wine, the house wine comes highly recommended.

Topaz

Topaz

For fine dining, head over to this award-winning restaurant that boasts a breathtaking view of the Bosphorus. At this restaurant you can enjoy exquisite gourmet cooking in a Mediterranean and Ottoman style.

Beyti Restaurant

Beyti Restaurant

Beyti Restaurant is a unique Turkish meat restaurant and admired not only in the country but all over the world. The dish called 'Beyti Kebap' is highly recommended.

Moda in Kadiköy

Moda in Kadiköy

Widely regarded as Kadıköy's premier dining district, Moda buzzes with a mix of cafés, bars and restaurants. This lively neighbourhood is a go-to destination if you're looking for quality food and drink. The area's diverse culinary scene ranges from traditional Turkish restaurants to contemporary international eateries. You can also relax in one of the many çay houses with sweet treats like künefe. Many of the establishments here stay busy until late.

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