Where to eat vegetarian food in Istanbul
A fully vegetarian restaurant and a restaurant with vegetarian options are different choices. Start with the dish you plan to order and check its current ingredients. If the menu has changed or the description is unclear, ask the restaurant rather than relying on its general cuisine label.
Selin ErdemPlant-Forward Dining Editor
How was this list selected?
This selection includes venues whose official menu or website showed a vegan or vegetarian dining option when checked on 7 September 2026. Sources appear below each card; reconfirm menus and service conditions when booking.
The order is based on current Choose Istanbul editorial judgement, not advertising or user-review scores.A useful question before ordering
“Which main dishes are available without meat, fish or poultry? Could you confirm the current ingredients, including sauces, stock and garnishes?” Explain your preferences before placing an order.
Vegetarian and vegan are different choices
Dairy and eggs may matter when choosing between the two. A mixed menu does not by itself confirm that a suitable meal is available; the recommended dish needs its own check.
- Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu
Mikla
For a planned evening built around a tasting menu.
- What to eat or drink
- The official menu offers a vegan tasting option. Request it when booking and confirm its current dishes.
- When to go
- Confirm the menu and table through the official booking channel.
Official menu / source · 2026-09-07
- Tomtom, Beyoğlu
Nicole
For a planned evening built around a tasting menu.
- What to eat or drink
- The official vegetarian menu includes aubergine and seasonal vegetable dishes. Confirm the menu length and service time when booking.
- When to go
- Confirm the menu and table through the official booking channel.
Official menu / source · 2026-09-07
- Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar
Telezzüz
For a plant-based dining experience.
- What to eat or drink
- Explore the seasonal plant-based tasting menu and use the official booking channel to confirm the current menu and service day.
- When to go
- Confirm the menu and table through the official booking channel.
Official menu / source · 2026-09-07
