Ciya Sofrasi
6 expert reviews
“Turkish and foreign foodies flock to the "Çiya empire" – three restaurants on the same bustling street – for an ever-changing menu of dishes lovingly collected from all around Turkey.”
– DK Eyewitness
"If you're serious about Turkish food, it's worth making the ferry trip across the Bosphorus to Kadıköy for a meal at Çiya."
"Three no-frills branches on the same street comprise one of Istanbul's most popular foodie destinations, and the reputation is well-deserved." Full review
"Çiya serves a variety of Anatolian dishes (mostly Eastern Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolian), all made with ingredients imported from their native regions." Full review
"Every food lover visiting Istanbul makes a pilgrimage to taste Ciya Sofrasi’s regional dishes: meat stew with tart green plums or lamb intestines stuffed with spiced bulgur and minced lamb." Full review
"This unassuming restaurant in the heart of the Kadikoy neighborhood's market street belies its reputation as an Istanbul powerhouse"
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021