Location: Buyukada
Top Restaurants in Buyukada
Where to Eat in Buyukada: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Büyükada (meaning "Big Island" in Turkish; Greek: Πρίγκηπος or Πρίγκιπος, rendered Prinkipos or Prinkipo; and alternatively Πρίγκηψ or Πρίγκιψ meaning "Prince" or "Foremost") is the largest of the nine so-called Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara, near Istanbul, with an area of about 2 square miles (5 km). It is officially a neighbourhood in the Adalar (Islands) district of Istanbul Province, Turkey.
Things to do in Buyukada
1. Milto
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Luisa R - Dusseldorf, Germany
I went here in June with my boyfriend. The fish was very well cooked, as were the starters. The staff spoke English and we're very friendly.
2. Ali Baba
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By AnBe1986 - Stade, Germany
We had a lovely dinner at Ali Baba last night. The restaurant is located right by the sea and you therefore have a wonderful view while you are enjoying your food. They have a lot of different choices of fish meals and everything is prepared very freshly. We were shown the fish of our choice before it was prepared for dinner and they also show you a variety of meze beforehand that you can pick out before they are brought to your table. Our meal was wonderful and we liked everything about it. The service is fast and very, very friendly. Definitely worth a visit or more!
3. Milano Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Hexy - Gloucester, Massachusetts
We were invited in by the host Ali Temes who was a very polite and welcoming gentleman. Our dinner, perfectly grilled fresh Cupra fish (Dorade) and tomato salad was simply delicious. Ali gave us complimentary tea and Turkish coffee as well as slices of watermelon which was really nice. The prices were very reasonable and the Seating right by the Sea of Marmara was unforgettable! We really enjoyed it.
4. Kofte & Piyaz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Papadimitriou C - Stemnitsa, Greece
An extremely elegant small restaurant! With the most tastefull soup and meatballs that i had ever tried. The owner was an excellent host. Only four plates but all of them the best that i had tried all around the Instabul.
5. Luna Park Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By talkingtoaj - Sydney
Great location, reasonable prices. The house made orange juice is nice. Just watch out for cover charge, its not listed on the menu, but its charged!
6. Yucetepe Kir Gazinosu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Semih A
restaurant is at the top of hill next to church. Its not easy to access by walking, its really tiring. viw from restaurant is amazing. Location is very good. Prices are not high.
7. Konak Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Heshammelsayed - Doha, Qatar
A nice restaurant with nice view and friendly staff
Unlike many restaurants in this area they waiters don't try to get you in by annoying you , the restaurant itself will make you want to sit there specially the part overlooking the sea
There is a small garden that looks nice
Food was very good and not at all expensive
I recommend it to everyone and shall surely go there again
8. Akasya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By IanParmenter - Margaret River, Australia
Staying at the Splendid Palace Hotel, this bar restaurant is next door. As well as good music from Turkish to Bob Marley, the atmosphere is great, so are the waiters and the food is fresh, well-prepared and varied, from Spag Bol to burgers to classic Turkish. Wine prices are reasonable, as against the rip-offs on the tourist paths. All power to these guys.
9. Konak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Sinem K
I really life the food served in this restaurant. They are the only one which serves vegan/vegetarian food options in the entire Island.
10. Orasi Burasi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Kayyy89 - Greater London, United Kingdom
We found ourselves looking for lunch when visiting Buyukada, and picked this place on a whim. Despite the amazing views, food was really mediocre. I opted for the salmon, which was underseasoned, overcooked and wasn't deboned. My partner chose the kofte which were really nothing special.
If you need more details about island hopping from Istanbul, feel free to check out my travel diary on my blog in which I've detailed what we got up to and the best eats. Here's the link: http://bit.ly/1h4MaZZ
