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Çiya Sofrası

Çiya Sofrası

Turkish Restaurant₺₺₺
Caferağa, Kadıköy
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    Mert S.
    "Best Anatolian cuisine on the Asian side of Istanbul."(10 Tips)
    Mehmet C.
    "Everything is amazing here, especially mezes and desserts…"(11 Tips)
    arish
    "turkish salad bar is out of this world."(7 Tips)
    Burcu K.
    "There are many traditional Turkish foods."(4 Tips)
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  • Eleonora T.
    Eleonora TommasiJanuary 6, 2015
    This place is really good. You can eat all the Turkish dishes, good price and kind waiters. It's a self service restaurant; you choose what you want and they will bring you all the food. Cool!
    Upvoted Oct 16
  • Nicolo S.
    Nicolo ScalaApril 29, 2013
    I was a bit disappointed after haivng tried ciya kebab but I was still curios about trying ciya sofrasi. This time it was perfect! Great meze choice, honest price for meze del service buffet. Great!
  • Yulia S.heart icon on user image
    Yulia StorchakSeptember 19, 2015
    no doubt the best kebap i ever had, food here is amazing and so is the hectic yet charming atmosfere. also i admire the stuff that manages to stay attentive to each guest despite all this huge crowd
  • Seda İ.
    Seda İlhanDecember 11, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    If you really want to taste turkish & anatolian and middle east cuisine at the same time then it's the perfect spot. Prefer hot dishes and salad bar rather than jumping to kebabs in the first place ;)
  • Olga G.heart icon on user image
    Olga GalloJanuary 25, 2019
    The best place to eat in the whole city! We lived in the Asian part and went every day to Ciya. Simply amazing food and kebabs. Absolutely love! The first place I’ll come when I’m in Istanbul again
  • Megan Allisonheart icon on user image
    Megan AllisonDecember 17, 2018
    Get a few small portions of the traditional recipes and basically everything in the meze bar. Might be a bit touristy now bc of the press but it's still the food I think about most in all the world.
  • Aylin A.heart icon on user image
    Aylin AlpustunFebruary 24, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    My favourite Ottoman style restaurant. Really love the zaater tea and ma’amoul (kerebiç) - it’s beyond delicious. The price to quality ratio is great. The service is very friendly
  • Nurdan T.heart icon on user image
    Nurdan T.October 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Traditional turkish food from cuisine of several districts in Turkey. Grab all from the salad bar that you will be leaving totally full and satisfied.
  • Joannaheart icon on user image
    JoannaFebruary 4, 2022
    7,5/10 Solid and delicious Turkish food on the Asian side of Istanbul. Worth a trip! The food is displayed at the entrance and you choose what you’d like to eat. No alcohol.
  • Yigit A.heart icon on user image
    Yigit A.November 15, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Kadikoyumun vazgecilmezi. Essiz anadolu lezzetleri ve super servis. A must see taste point for visitors in Kadikoy. Try mixed plate of cold dishes and any Anatolian food.
  • Fatima A.heart icon on user image
    Fatima Al HashimiDecember 2, 2017
    Best Turkish restaurant in Istanbul. Everything was amazing from the kebbah to the stuffed cabbage leaves to the kebaps and stews. Best to sit outside.
  • Okay V.heart icon on user image
    Okay VarkalJuly 12, 2015
    Really beautiful & special tastes of Turkish kitchen. Yes, the price is a little bit expensive, but you should try at least once. Definitely should try lor peynirli sarma. Not recommend katmer.
  • 121514elf
    121514elfDecember 27, 2013
    You have to come if u really wanna taste ottoman cusine! Try to karadut şerbet also make sure to order junior portion with lots of kind. Helpyourself salad bar and enjoy athmosphere.
  • Alek
    AlekDecember 9, 2014
    Fascinating and diverse Turkish cuisine. The menu descriptions aren't terribly helpful but all the surprises were good! Check their website for some photos of the entrees and try the pumpkin dessert.
  • HeyTripster
    HeyTripsterApril 9, 2020
    Çiya is a name that evokes high mountain peaks and mountain flowers. It is possible to reach all the hidden tastes of Anatolia in this restaurant that prepares only authentic dishes. Read more
  • Melissa E.
    Melissa ErdagiDecember 19, 2012
    Eat at this internationally-renowned turkish restaurant after a walk in the most charming asian-side fish market - bubbling with şarküteris, dried fruit, tea&coffee stores, bakeries and baklava stores
  • Navarro A.heart icon on user image
    Navarro AydemirOctober 22, 2018
    We tried various dishes between the five of us and every single one was enjoyed by all, easily one of my favourite places to eat in Istanbul.
  • Yazzheart icon on user image
    YazzAugust 16, 2015
    Regional dishes from all over Turkey that even most Turks are not familiar with. Great kebabs too. A culinary adventure for your soul...foodgasm!
  • Kate G.
    Kate GoldJuly 15, 2012
    The best dinner we had in Istanbul! Ask the chef to send over tastes of his/her favorite items (s/he'll probably send you the whole menu) and it'll still cost under $90usd.
  • esra a.
    esra atesOctober 28, 2014
    food is great, service is good. a unique place you can find traditional turkish( anatolian) food . they also have delicious vegeterian vegan dishes
  • HeyTripster
    HeyTripsterJuly 25, 2019
    Çiya chiefs add the ancient secrets of Mesopotamia to the dishes of the Balkans. It enriches the glory of the Ottoman Empire with the flavors of the Caucasus. Read more
  • Mark J.heart icon on user image
    Mark J.February 20, 2015
    Absolutely fantastic - one of the best meals I had during my time in Istanbul. Literally everything is spectacular, particularly the kebaps.
  • Kaan E.heart icon on user image
    Kaan EryilmazApril 4, 2019
    Everything is amazing here but if they have it you must try the tomato dessert 🤯
  • Can K.
    Can KMarch 24, 2016
    Delicious home-made traditional Turkish meals. Not to miss when you are in Istanbul. Arrive early, things sell out fast.
  • Milena F.heart icon on user image
    Milena FariaApril 17, 2022
    Best food ever! If you don’t know much about Turkish dishes go to this place and you will try a little bit of everything. Amazing time!!!
  • Sandro P.
    Sandro PuglieseJuly 7, 2011
    Definitely one of my highlights from my stay in Istanbul. Everything was delicious - from the hot dishes to the salads - and mostly unlike what I thought Turkish food was supposed to be. A delight..
  • Steven A.heart icon on user image
    Steven AndrophyAugust 23, 2013
    Definitely worth the trek over from the European side. Take a ferry from Karaköy, Eminönü or Kabataş and enjoy the best Turkish food in Istanbul!
  • Hungry B.
    Hungry BearMay 3, 2019
    Ayıp ya! The food was prepared since morning and was served cold. Veggies in lamp were burned, sauce in mumbar was only water and you couldn't chew the intestine. Food tasteless. Why is it still open?
  • Omer A.
    Omer AksoyNovember 17, 2021
    Galye (something with chestnut and quince) and humus was extraordinary.lahmacun and doner don't worth trying here.but seasonal starters definately deserve 👏 prices are ok..
  • Dimitris T.heart icon on user image
    Dimitris TzourisNovember 17, 2014
    Great food. Top floors are very quiet. Thyme salad is a must. You can go for kebab or try the vegetarian across the street.
  • K B.
    K BAugust 18
    Featured on TV shows and food tours. Popular for meze , lamacun and kebabs. There are also more unusual dishes. 3 floors and rooftop
  • Can A.heart icon on user image
    Can AksoyJanuary 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Certainly the best traditional anatolian Turkish food restaurant in the world! (kebap part is also good but not the best)
  • Marionheart icon on user image
    MarionSeptember 16, 2016
    Come here and try something you've never heard of before. I feel like I learned something new about food by eating here.
  • Sebastian A.heart icon on user image
    Sebastian AdankoApril 12, 2019
    The salad bar is amazing! Try the oregano salad and the pulled meat on artichoke. Excellent, authenthic food.
  • Solmaz B.heart icon on user image
    Solmaz BagheriMarch 25, 2017
    Ciya is definitely the best place for me to try Turkish food ( I have been living in Istanbul for almost 3 years)
  • Ondřej D.
    Ondřej DuffekNovember 28, 2015
    Perfect mezze, perfect lamb. Very kind english speaking service. One of best places to eat in Kadikoy!
  • brenda f.
    brenda farrellMay 20, 2011
    Try the traditional Turkish peasant foods. Really delicious salads, soups and desserts. In particular, the red lentil soup. Order dessert and be surprised at what you will be offered! Read more
  • ᴡ B.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ BellerJanuary 2, 2015
    One of our favorite restaurants in Istanbul. Get the chicken wrapped in pastry with rice and almonds.
  • Eero P.heart icon on user image
    Eero PailinnaDecember 31, 2012
    Gülbahar kebabi was super tasty but beware, it is not served in a skewer. If you enjoy it with ayran you are doing it right!
  • Isa B.heart icon on user image
    Isa BellaApril 3, 2016
    Pick from the food bar!! amazing preparations, just perfect, nice service, things there have meaning coherent place.
  • Sarpedon N.heart icon on user image
    Sarpedon NikolasoğluFebruary 27, 2017
    Great place to taste mezapotamian food. The local meals are great, but the kebabs are standard.
  • Elif T.heart icon on user image
    Elif T. T.August 14, 2013
    You can try delicious anatolian cusine, kebap and lahmacun- turkish pizza. Every meal is perfect, our family favorite!
  • Jens G.heart icon on user image
    Jens GovaertNovember 30, 2018
    Landmark restaurant in Kadiköy where you can sample meat and vegetable specialties from Eastern Turkey.
  • Burcu K.heart icon on user image
    Burcu KaradayıOctober 6, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    There are many traditional Turkish foods. You can choose several ones to one plate. Good for tasting many one.
  • Sarah B.
    Sarah BrownDecember 26, 2019
    If you want to experience good traditional Turkish food this is the place 👍🏻
  • Negheart icon on user image
    NegNovember 22, 2017
    Traditional Turkish food, homemade taste!! A bit pricey but definitely worth a try!
  • Sinan S.heart icon on user image
    Sinan SarıçınarApril 14, 2016
    Excellent delicious fast-served food... Mezes, soğan yahni, ciğer sarma all great 💕
  • istanbul
    istanbulSeptember 14, 2011
    This place is best known for the sublime dishes it serves in its sister restaurant across the street, but Çiya is also one of Istanbul's finest kebab-makers.
  • Sofia T.
    Sofia TJune 5, 2015
    It you like pistachio try the Fıstıklı kebap. Food here is so tasty.
  • Önder B.heart icon on user image
    Önder BingölAugust 31, 2014
    Delicious & authentic Turkish cuisine. A bit pricey though.
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