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Ciya Sofrasi

Guneslibahce Sokak 43 | Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey
(216) 330 31 90
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Ranked #55 of 10,313 restaurants in Istanbul
Price range: $5 - $20
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Buffet, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Buffet, After-hours, Dessert
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We heard so much about this this restaurant on Kadikoy that we worried it could not possibly live up to the hype. It surpassed our expectations though. Absolutely all of the mezzes were delicious. I had the yogurt soup which I found very good. We highly recommend it.

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Connecticut
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43 reviews 43 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

A friend of ours took us to Kadikoy, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to treat us at his favorite restaurant. He ordered for us, so I do not know the names of dishes that we ate. However, there was a huge variety of appetizers, every one of them delicious. Things with eggplant, spinach, humus, yogurt, fish which were wonderfully... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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20 reviews 20 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We were looking for an excuse to take a ferry across the bosporous and this was a great reason to. Some amazing food and at a great price.

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123 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 93 cities Reviews in 93 cities
142 helpful votes 142 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We lunched at the well reviewed Ciya vegetarian restaurant – there are now three of them – the others are close by and serve meat as well. The ordering process was not simple. The cold mezze are chosen, plated and weighed. The cost is by weight. The hot dishes are cooking away in gigantic pots. You point at the dishes... More

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See 9 more reviews by Glynis031 for Istanbul
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

It is the absolute different style of food you can get in Istanbul. After you finish all the classics that you will anyway have in Turkey, all the kebaps, doners and baklava, it is worth it to visit this interesting place to taste a bit of the real Anatolian food. Careful, don't expect to have alcohol there...

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See 7 more reviews by mariovic for Istanbul
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Back after one year. Again fantastic quality, and extremely fair value for money. A must in Kadikoy area, really hoping they won’t drop quality with so many good reviews.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I've been to Ciya on many occasions during my visits to Istanbul and every time there has been something different and amazing to enjoy. The menu is based on the freshest produce available and covers cuisine from all over the region. I look forward to going many more times whenever I can... divine :)

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See 3 more reviews by Kate M for Istanbul
Durham, NC
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We weren't sure what to expect from Ciya and were not sure if it was going to be worth the trip over to the Asian side. My wife is vegetarian and I am not so we had both palates to please. Ciya exceeded our expectations so much that we made the trip again the next day for another round. The... More

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genova
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The restaurant is excellent, we stayed there for the dinner, in the outdoor seats. The location is in Kadikoy. This is the best way to taste several kinds of meze because you can serve yourself without asking. You will pay the meze by weight, choosing what your eyes suggest you! There is a good selection of hot plates and kebab... More

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Beirut, Lebanon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

We went to that restaurant in kadikoy area and was surprised how nice to it is, I had only been to Bagdat street in the Asian side of Istanbul, but the kadikoy area is much nicer and full of authentic places. The food and service are ciya sofrasi were amazing and made want to go back more than once! Loved... More

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