Where tradition meets exceptional taste
Located in the historic Alemdar neighborhood of Fatih, Istanbul, Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant brings you the authentic flavors of Ottoman cuisine. Our restaurant has become a beloved destination for both locals and tourists, earning an outstanding 4.8-star rating from over 5,000 satisfied guests.
We pride ourselves on serving traditional Turkish and Ottoman dishes prepared with the finest ingredients and time-honored recipes. From our famous Testi Kebab served in clay pots to our delightful semolina halva with ice cream, every dish tells a story of culinary excellence.
Currently: As busy as it gets
Signature dishes that define our culinary excellence
Traditional meat and vegetables slow-cooked in a sealed clay pot, dramatically broken at your table
Most PopularA hearty blend of tender meat and seasonal vegetables in rich Ottoman spices
House SpecialSucculent lamb served over pita bread with yogurt and tomato sauce
Chef's ChoiceTraditional Turkish dumplings filled with spiced meat, topped with yogurt and garlic
House-made semolina dessert served warm with vanilla ice cream
Complimentary TreatLayers of eggplant, minced meat, and bechamel sauce baked to perfection
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A visual taste of our restaurant and cuisine
Over 4,700 photos available from our guests
What our visitors say about us
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Warm and delicious
We had dinner two days and both were great choices. Great value for money. Very friendly staff. One day coincided with the Eurobasket final, and we enjoyed it with the owner and some staff. They have several vegetarian options, which was quite important in our case. A total success.
This place is a little hidden, not on the main road with the other restaurants. The food was really good. They gave us the irmik helva with ice cream on the house and it was delicious. I'd definitely eat here again.
We had a wonderful time in this beautiful restaurant. We ate really well, it was very tasty. The servers were very friendly. Thank you for sharing this moment.
Incredible little restaurant, the owners wife is celiac and almost everything on the menu is GF. Beautiful fam restaurant 100000% you must give this place a try, the staff here are amazing so so attentive to absolutely everything and the food itself is the best I've had in Türkiye and I have eaten my way around 😂
"The food was fantastic and the staff was super friendly and we also enjoy tea with ice cream on the house! We tried Alexander kebab with chicken casserole."
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Note: Dinner reservations recommended. We accept reservations for all group sizes.
While reservations are recommended for dinner, we always welcome walk-in guests based on availability.
Planning a special event or group dinner? We accommodate groups of all sizes and offer catering services.
We offer extensive vegetarian, gluten-free, and halal options. Please inform us of any dietary requirements.
Located in the heart of historic Istanbul
Tram: Sultanahmet Station (5 min walk)
Metro: Vezneciler Station (15 min walk)
Parking: Limited street parking available
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