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An outdoor table at Koco overlooking the Moda shore
The sea-view garden at Koco Restaurant
A meze plate served at Koco
Seasonal fish from the Koco kitchen
A seafood table at Koco
Koco's outdoor area beneath the trees
A hot seafood dish from the Koco kitchen
Tables around Koco's historic pavilion
Meze served with raki at Koco
Koco's garden dining area in Moda
The waterfront atmosphere at Koco Restaurant
Grilled fish from the Koco kitchen
Sharing meze at Koco
Dessert service from the Koco kitchen
Koco's outdoor dining area by night
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Moda, Istanbul

A century-old, music-free meyhane with a holy spring opposite Moda Pier

Koco

Seafood · Traditional Meyhane · View

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171 Moda Ave., Kadıköy

Founded in 1928 as Moda Park Restaurant, Koco carries on a music-free meyhane tradition built around Marmara and Princes' Islands views, a broad meze counter and daily fish. The Saint Catherine holy spring below the restaurant makes its multicultural history tangible.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For a Moda raki-and-fish ritual shaped by views, history and long conversation instead of loud entertainment.

Founded in 1928 as Moda Park Restaurant, Koco carries on a music-free meyhane tradition built around Marmara and Princes' Islands views, a broad meze counter and daily fish. The Saint Catherine holy spring below the restaurant makes its multicultural history tangible.

Order this

Select several cold meze, add a hot plate such as shrimp casserole and choose the day's grilled fish in season.

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

Best time

Reserve for sunset and weekends. Open daily 12:00-00:00; ask the service team if you would like to see the holy spring.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat12:00–00:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
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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