No19Dining

I stumbled on this place by accident and a beautiful accident it was!

A beautiful concept where the meals are cooked family style, you get an explanation by the chef herself. The recommendations were lovely and delicious. The garlic yogurt with zucchini was out of this world - think tzatziki but BETTER. The chard stew is another recommendation I suggest to try, even though vegetarian - it packs a memorable punch.

Once mildly sore point is that the food is reheated. The chard stew was not evenly heated throughout. However, the food was honestly too good to be even bothered by it.

I will without a doubt be adding this place to my list of must go to in Istanbul. I cannot wait to be back in town and see what they will be serving next!

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. We immediately felt at home. This place reminded me a mix of farm to table and home-made food as if I was visiting a family. Absolutely amazing! We tried 5 appetizers and 2 mains and every dish was rich and flavorful. I would love to come back.

A wonderful meal in a great little restaurant. Food was delicious and staff were friendly.
There is a selection of starters and then a choice of 5 main courses
There is plenty for vegetarians plusmeat and a fish option.

Really lovely home cooked Turkish food. The lovely lady cooks it all herself and she talks you through the options. Really nice vibe.

We shared a table with some others and we got chatting which was cool. Mostly vegetarian options which is fantastic!
The wine is nice too that they have.

Highly recommend this place!! They are welcoming! 🙏🏼

To the beautiful waitress, I hope you make it to London one day and your dreams come true 🤩🙏🏼✨

Great discovery on the antique shop road around our hotel, Faik Pasha road.

We found this place from Google Map review.
Highly recommend.

This was my best dining experience.
The restaurant's owner has a creative method for presenting the menu.
A wide range of vegan and vegetarian options available. They are very delicious!
The recipes are close to local cuisines in contrast with some other vegan restaurant that try to mock meaty foods.
The wine was great.
The owner and the staff are super nice!
The restaurant has a pleasant and beautiful decoration.
It's hard to imagine that you can find such a nice place close to junk-meat food festival which is on going in the Istiklal street.
Finding this restaurant in the allies of Istanbul at night kinda reminded me the film, Midnight in Paris.
Outstanding!

I booked the entire restaurant for our company's dinner and it was the best decision we made on the whole trip. Everyone in my group told me they felt like it was the best dinner we had. The people who work at the restaurant were so nice, and we each got to split up into tables of 4 to 5 people in different nooks with their own art ... it was a beautiful scene. And the food was delicious

The best meal I had in Istanbul! This small restaurant in a side street is only a few minutes walk from taksim and istiklal kadesi but its warm friendly vibe feels a hundred miles from the busy tourist-filled restaurants in the area.

It’s a lokanta which means that the dishes are prepared and presented on the counter rather than being cooked to order. This means you can see what you will eat before ordering. There were 8 main courses and a dozen or so started when I visited, and the quality was such that I had a difficult time choosing. Luckily it’s possible to get a mixed plate of starters so you can choose a selection.

The quality and variety of the dishes was impressive and everything was delicious. Traditional recipes and quality ingredients, including several vegan options.

No19dining will be added to my list and I will be back here soon.

Little bit pricey but definitely worth it! Food was just marvelous- like a trip back in time to childhood with mom’s food- and the staff is just too kind. Very veggie friendly place.

We had artichokes, great beans in tomato sauce, green beans in a stew and so tasty stuffed aubergine.

Have never been in a place like this in my life, sincere, warm as it gets, staff are incredible, food is splendid , an exceptional experience indeed, coming here again as soon as I can

We booked the entire place for a private dinner party for 15 of us. The communication before the day, the preparation of the tables and chairs, the amazingly delicious food (all Turkish food is tasty but I’ve never had any better Turkish homemade cosy food outside this restaurant so far), the staffs friendliness, the cosy and lovely atmosphere inside, everything was perfect. We could not have made a better dinner party without their help. :)
I absolutely recommend this place to anyone. It is a must-visit place if you are looking for authentic homemade Turkish food.

Nice and cosy place. Friendly stuff.
Offering just a few (but enough!) dishes.
Food is fresh and handmade and was very good.
You have the choice between vegan, vegetarian and meat stuff.
We had 3 starters and two main dishes and two glasses of wine.
Price (30€) was totally okay.
Recommended! :)

I wanted to find a home style Turkish restaurant for a party of 24 and my hotel manager recommended No 19. What a gem of a restaurant. I contacted the owner Aylin whilst I was still in Malaysia and she made it so easy for me: she booked the whole restaurant for my date, made menu suggestions and even wine selections. On the day itself, we walked from our hotel to this charming little restaurant in the heart of Bohemian Cihangir and was greeted by Aylin and her incredible staff. The mezes were all ready on the tables. Each one looked amazing, bursting with glorious scents and bright with colour. Service for drinks was swift and we all settled in to a delicious first course. The menu was as delicious as it was varied. There were some dishes I had never eaten before. And every one was a total success.

Our main course was a delicious roast chicken which everyone agreed was a total delight.

Aylin is also a ceramicist and the walls of the restaurant are stacked with her incredible mugs, cups, plates and bowls.

If you're looking for a place in Istanbul for an intimate evening of good food, good service and interesting surrounds, I highly recommend No 19.

The place is just superb: discreetly located in Çukurcuma on the quiet street close enough to everything the tourists seek and far enough to escape from people and treat yourself with some authentic Turkish food. It’s not going to be the food you can find around the city, but home-style and so very delicious dishes mostly made from vegetables. You will experience outstanding hospitality and feel like you are dining with friends rather than in the restaurant.
The must in Istanbul.

This place is a hidden gem in trendy Cihangir. My expectations were surpassed by the flavours exploding in my mouth. I had a variety of starters and mains were immaculate. Home cooked food at its best. I had a small conversation with the owner-chef to tell her how much I enjoyed her cooking. The evening was spent beautifully. Highly recommended for those seeking special Turkish-middle Eastern infused menu 👌🏼

THE BEST RESTAURANT EVER HANDS DOWN
All of the food is FRESH and made by the most wonderful chef.we came and ate here three nights in a row. The stuffed aubergine was so delicious As was the beet root yogurt and couscous. I could go on but those get an honorable mention.
I fell in love with the ambiance and the family vibe, I walked in and instantly knew I was going to love it. I would come back to Istanbul just to eat here again.

An amazing family-style eating experience with a very cozy atmosphere! Great for vegetarians or if you just like delicious food. Everything was homemade and tasted very fresh. 10/10 must try

The food is simply delicious, you get to try different flavors and styles of cooking. Highly recommended if you are looking for a calm and cozy restaurant within a really busy area.

Quaint lovely restaurant that looks like a cafe and art studio from the street. I believe they do all three actually :) you can buy elegant accessories and pottery here. If you’re looking for a clean and cozy local dining experience, come here! The meals are home cooked, vegan and non-vegan friendly, and of high quality. The server was very attentive and the lady who introduced the food to us was lively and spoke perfect English. She also offers Turkish cooking classes if you have 2 people to sign up together. We had a lovely time there, felt like eating at someone’s dining room :) it costed us 200 lira for everything, including a glass of wine. I recommend it if you prefer something authentic off the main walking street. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you are waiting for a home-like and yet exquisite experience of tasting authentic Turkish food – look no further, No19Dining is a place for you!
The atmosphere was relaxing and cosy and the food was absolutely scrumptious! For main dish, we got eggplants with beef and a vegetarian options of it, and it felt like a dinner at grandma's house, satiating and delicious. Also, I especially recommend to try their red wine, which will add richness to your tasting.