Where to Eat in Buyukada: The Best Restaurants and Bars

November 30, 2017 Sheron Bogner

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

Gulistan Cad. No:16, 81330, Turkey Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Turkish, Mediterranean Dinner, Lunch +90 216 382 53 12
Excellent
25%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
10%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 70 reviews

Milto

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

Gulistan Cad. No:20 Buyukada | Princes' Island, Turkey Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Mediterranean, Turkish Lunch, Dinner +90 216 382 37 33
Excellent
28%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
10%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 174 reviews

Ali Baba

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

Gulistan Cad. No:20, 34970, Turkey Reservations, Waitstaff Seafood, Mediterranean, Turkish 3826352
Excellent
44%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 25 reviews

Milano Restaurant

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

Sehit Recep Koc Cad. No:4/B | Buyukada, Adalar, Turkey Turkish 3827184
Excellent
68%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Kofte & Piyaz

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

Lunapark Mevki Birlik Meydani No:1, Turkey Waitstaff, Reservations Mediterranean, Turkish Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 3827237
Excellent
40%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 22 reviews

Luna Park Restaurant

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

Yuce Tepe Mevki No:5, Turkey Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Turkish Lunch, Dinner, Drinks 3821333
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 120 reviews

Yucetepe Kir Gazinosu

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

Recep Koc Cad. No:43 Buyukada, Turkey Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards Turkish, Halal, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast HK$24 - HK$47 +90 216 382 42 47
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Konak Restaurant

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

23 Nisan Caddesi No : 49, Turkey Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Outdoor Seating, Serves Alcohol Bar, Mediterranean, Pizza, European Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Late Night +90 216 382 10 50
Excellent
55%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Akasya

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

Recep Koc Cad. No:47, Turkey Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Turkish, Soups, Mediterranean, Halal Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner 3828418
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Konak

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

23 Nisan Caddesi No:24, 34970, Turkey Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Turkish Lunch, Dinner +90 216 382 15 00
Excellent
60%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 52 reviews

Orasi Burasi

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

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