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Ahırkapı, Istanbul

A many-plate Cretan table beneath the vines in Ahirkapi

Giritli

Seafood · Aegean · Traditional Meyhane · Local

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9 Yeni Guvey St., Ahirkapi

Set in a restored Sultanahmet house, Giritli serves Aegean herbs, good olive oil, seafood meze and seasonal fish as a long sequence of sharing plates. The vine-covered courtyard defines the experience in warmer months.

Recommended by Can ArelMeyhane & Seafood Editor · Istanbul
Can Arel — Meyhane & Seafood Editor

Can Arel

Meyhane & Seafood Editor

Can’s approach focuses on the way a table unfolds over time. Seasonality of fish, freshness of meze, service pace, sound level and billing clarity are all treated as parts of one experience.

Areas of focus

  • Meyhane culture
  • Fish and seafood
  • Meze
  • Bosphorus restaurants

Editorial principles

  • Ask about seasonality and the day’s catch
  • Include the table’s rhythm in the review
  • Check pricing clarity
Neighbourhoods followed
Arnavutköy · Karaköy · Samatya · Kadıköy
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

To see a broader side of Turkish cooking through small plates, long conversation and a distinctly Cretan kitchen story.

Set in a restored Sultanahmet house, Giritli serves Aegean herbs, good olive oil, seafood meze and seasonal fish as a long sequence of sharing plates. The vine-covered courtyard defines the experience in warmer months.

Order this

Make room for the fixed menu's daily meze selection, balancing herb and yoghurt dishes with seafood plates before asking for the fish of the day.

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

Best time

Open daily 13:00-00:00. The vine-covered garden fills early at weekends, so reserve and confirm the current scope of the fixed menu when booking.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon13:00–00:00
  • Tue13:00–00:00
  • Wed13:00–00:00
  • Thu13:00–00:00
  • Fri13:00–00:00
  • Sat13:00–00:00
  • Sun13:00–00:00
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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