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Cuma Çukurcuma: the dining room and table setting
Cuma Çukurcuma: the frontage and entrance
Cuma Çukurcuma: the daylight-filled dining room
Cuma Çukurcuma: tables prepared for service
Cuma Çukurcuma: the outdoor dining area
Cuma Çukurcuma: the restaurant interior
Cuma Çukurcuma: the dining room and table setting
Cuma Çukurcuma: the frontage and entrance
Cuma Çukurcuma: a carefully plated dish
Cuma Çukurcuma: a sharing table
Cuma Çukurcuma: a signature dish presentation
Cuma Çukurcuma: a seasonal plate
Cuma Çukurcuma: a hot plate ready for service
Cuma Çukurcuma: a dish from the kitchen
Cuma Çukurcuma: a carefully plated dish
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Çukurcuma, Istanbul

An all-day neighbourhood table among the antique shops of Cukurcuma

Cuma

Restaurant · Breakfast

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53/A Cukur Cuma Ave., Firuzaga

Cuma moves naturally from breakfast to dinner through a century-old room, front terrace and seasonal Mediterranean cooking. Vegetarian dishes hold a genuine place on the menu.

Recommended by Elif TanerCoffee & Pastry Editor · Istanbul
Elif Taner — Coffee & Pastry Editor

Elif Taner

Coffee & Pastry Editor

Elif looks at the small details separating an everyday coffee stop from a considered pastry experience. Freshness, pastry balance, coffee preparation and a venue’s rhythm through the day shape her editorial view.

Areas of focus

  • Pastry and dessert
  • Turkish coffee
  • Third-wave coffee
  • Breakfast

Editorial principles

  • Put freshness before appearance
  • Evaluate sweetness and texture together
  • State the right time of day to visit
Neighbourhoods followed
Moda · Nişantaşı · Karaköy · Cihangir
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For a long breakfast, late lunch or calm dinner in a characterful street one step away from Beyoglu's crowds.

Cuma moves naturally from breakfast to dinner through a century-old room, front terrace and seasonal Mediterranean cooking. Vegetarian dishes hold a genuine place on the menu.

Order this

Build an à la carte breakfast; later share sea-bass ceviche, seasonal pizzetta and house-made pasta.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Daily around 09:00-00:00. Reserve the front terrace and weekends.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon09:00–00:00
  • Tue09:00–00:00
  • Wed09:00–00:00
  • Thu09:00–00:00
  • Fri09:00–00:00
  • Sat09:00–00:00
  • Sun09:00–00:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsCall the venue to check table availability and reservation arrangements.
  • AccessibilitySufficient verified detail on step-free entry, lifts and accessible restrooms is not published. Confirm your requirements with the venue before visiting.
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Last checked: 25 Aug 2026
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