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

Neapolitan sourdough pizza and an easy trattoria in the French Passage

Paps Italian Karakoy

Italian · Wine · Romantic

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Block A No.4, French Passage, Karakoy

Paps serves 40-year sourdough pizza, house-made pasta and Neapolitan technique in a small, relaxed Karakoy room. Boutique wine and cocktails support the menu.

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 polished but informal Karakoy evening centred on good dough and shareable Italian food.

Paps serves 40-year sourdough pizza, house-made pasta and Neapolitan technique in a small, relaxed Karakoy room. Boutique wine and cocktails support the menu.

Order this

Begin with burrata or octopus, share a pizza and fresh pasta, then finish with tiramisu.

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

Best time

Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri 12:00-00:00; Sat 12:30-00:00; Sun 12:30-23:00.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–23:00
  • Tue12:00–23:00
  • Wed12:00–23:00
  • Thu12:00–23:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat12:30–00:00
  • Sun12:30–23:00
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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