Turkish Pide, Fully Vegan, Kadayıf
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Worth ordering: #1 Lahmacun
Istanbul · The 15 essentials
Best Vegan Restaurants in Istanbul (2026)
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
The 15, ranked
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Middle Eastern Künefe, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for dates
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Turkish Pide, Fully Vegan, Traditional
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Worth ordering: #2 Lahmacun
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Vegan Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Donuts
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Worth ordering: #3 Cake
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French Pastries, Fully Vegan, Bakery
$$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
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Vegan Turkish, Vegan Breakfast
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The vibe: good for dates
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Çiğ Köfte, Vegan Menu, Fast Food
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Worth ordering: #1 Çiğ köfte
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Mediterranean, Vegan Menu, Mezze
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The vibe: good for dates
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Çig Köfte, Vegan Wraps, Cheap Eats
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Falafel, Vegan Menu, Mediterranean
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The vibe: good for groups
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Mediterranean, Vegan Mezze
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Middle Eastern Vegan, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vegan Manti Dumplings, Separate Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Dumpling
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Turkish Home-style, Fully Vegan, Buffet
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Worth ordering: #5 Baklava
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Turkish Pasta, Vegan Menu, Gözleme
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The vibe: good for families
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Questions about the 15 essentials in Istanbul
What are the best vegan the 15 essential in Istanbul?
1. Vegan Masa (Kadıköy) (5.0★, Turkish). 2. Abu Gosh Filistin Künefesi (5.0★, Middle Eastern). 3. Vegan Masa (Beşiktaş) (5.0★, Turkish). 4. Sisters&Harvest (5.0★, Vegan). 5. Ethique Plant-based (5.0★, French).
Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in Istanbul?
Vegan Masa (Kadıköy) — Turkish Pide, Fully Vegan, Kadayıf.
How does Spinach rank these?
Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.
All 15 places refreshed 29 oct 2026. Photos via Google Maps.
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