Arch Bistro

Veg Options Mediterranean, Vegan Menu, Traditional

★ 4.8 · $$$ · Hours

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Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating wifi Wifi

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the stuffed vine leaves and lentil patties" "Try the stuffed vine leaves and lentil patties"
"Enjoy the mezze platter for a variety of vegan tastes"
"The staff can recommend dishes based on dietary needs"
"Expect a cozy ambiance in a historic Roman boat house setting"
"Be aware of possible cross-contamination risk as a bone was found in a vegan dish"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  mezze, stew, lentil patties mezze — popular (×8)
stew — popular (×7)
lentil patties — popular (×3)
falafel — popular (×3)
dolma — popular (×2)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, nice atmosphere friendly staff ×22
cozy atmosphere ×7
nice atmosphere ×7
helpful staff ×2
attentive service ×2
 

Arch Bistro is a cozy restaurant set in a unique old Roman boat house in Istanbul, offering a welcoming atmosphere with warm lighting and rustic decor. It serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes with a strong emphasis on vegan and vegetarian traditional recipes, including popular mezze and casseroles. The menu is clearly marked for vegan and gluten-free options, staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the venue is praised for attentive service and a theatrical dining experience, though one review notes a serious incident with cross-contamination.