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Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants: (24 Listings)

Loving Hut vegan restaurant  5 HappyCows based on member votes 9 Reviews
Ihlamurdere Cad.sair Veysi sok. 4/b Besiktas
Phone number: 0-507-3638901; 0212-2369358
Type of Food:  Vegan, Organic, Asian, International, Fast food, Take-out
Moderate
A vegan organic cafe-restaurant that's part of international chain of vegan restaurants opened by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for vegetarian living. Each location is individual family owned. Uses mostly organic ingredients and they just expanded their menu options. Has outdoor seating. Cash only. Open Tue-Sat 11.00-21.00, closed Sun-Mon.
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Saf Akatlar vegan restaurant  4.5 HappyCows based on member votes 2 Reviews
Cumhuriyet Cad. 4/8, Akatlar, Besiktas Istanbul (TR 34626) (at Club Sporium)
Phone number: +90-212-2827946
Type of Food:  Vegan, Organic, Turkish, Beer/Wine, Juice bar, Take-out
Moderate
Organic restaurant located inside a large sport complex. Has outdoor seating. Open daily 8am-1am.
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Balya Organik Cafe vegetarian restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Defterdar Yokusu, Batarya Sok 16A (34433)
Phone number: +90-212-2523582
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Organic, Turkish, Western, Juice bar, Take-out
Moderate
Cafe attached to a market. Offers soups, salads, sandwiches, Turkish veggie dishes, and breakfasts items like hot oatmeal, and pancakes. Veggie burger with ginger-tahini sauce, fresh juices, desserts like vegan carrot cake, brownies, oatmeal cookies, granola bars, organic coffee and tea. Vegans to inquire. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sun 9am-7pm.
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Cigkofteci Omer Usta vegetarian restaurant  4 HappyCows based on member votes 1 Review
Halaskargazi cad. 113 /1 Harbiye, Sisli
Phone number: 0212-2313321
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Turkish
Inexpensive
Serves vegan food only. Has non-vegan drinks.
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Cigkofteci Orbay - maybe closed vegetarian restaurant  3.5 HappyCows based on member votes 2 Reviews
Dudu Odaları Sokak 8
Phone number: n/a
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Turkish, Take-out
Inexpensive
Located near Galatasaray High School. Serves only vegan food. They also serve non-vegan drinks. Take-out only. NOTE: maybe closed/shut down, please verify and let HappyCow know.
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Devi Cafeshop vegetarian restaurant  2 HappyCows based on member votes 1 Review
Kantarcı Rıza Sokak Köseoğlu, Apartman 5 D: 3 Erenköy (34758) (at Bağdat Caddesi, Caddebostan Mah)
Phone number: +90-2163688482
Type of Food:  Ovo, Lacto, Indian
Inexpensive
This is the cafe area of Istanbul Yoga Center. Located in the central area of Anatolian side of Istanbul. Offers Indian snacks, soups, and vegetarian food. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 9.45am-10pm, closed Sun.
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Govinda Istanbul vegetarian restaurant  4.5 HappyCows based on member votes 6 Reviews
KM Celebi Mah Ipek Sokak 15, Beyoglu (at Parallel to Istiklal St)
Phone number: 905325097196
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Organic, Indian
Moderate
Restaurant and cafe chain is now serving in Beyoglu with the first branch in Turkey. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Open 13-22.
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Max Green Co vegetarian restaurant  5 HappyCows based on member votes 1 Review
Nispetiye Caddesi
Phone number: +90212-282-16-77
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Organic, Juice bar, Salad bar
Moderate
This restaurant, located in the Akmerkez shopping mall food court, serves mainly raw and vegan food, including salads, soups, wraps and juices. Also offers dessert and ice cream. Friendly and well-informed owners and staff. Open Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.
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Parsifal Vejetaryen Restoran vegetarian restaurant  4 HappyCows based on member votes 26 Reviews
Kurabiye Sokak, 13 Beyoglu (at near Taksim end of Istiklal Caddesi and the French Consulate)
Phone number: +90-212-2452588
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Turkish, International, Beer/Wine
Moderate
Features a varied vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu with changing specials on some days: soups, salads, and mains. Confirmed open Sept 2011. Accepts credit cards. Open 11.00-23.00, call for day closed.
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Zirve Cigkofte vegetarian restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Bozkurt Mah Esref Efendi Sok No 1 (at / A Pangaltı-Sisli)
Phone number: 0090-538-382-00-00
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly
Inexpensive
This is a small shop selling only çig kofte which is vegan. Only one item (a beverage) on the menu is not vegan.
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Abu Omar veg-friendly restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Caferağa mah. Nailbey sk. 16/A - Bahariye/Kadıköy
Phone number: 0090-2164180618
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Turkish, Non-veg
Inexpensive
Serves meat, veg options available. Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, operated by Lebanese people. The only meat dish is shawarma, otherwise mostly vegan dishes such as falafel, hummus, tabouleh, baba ganoush.
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Ciya Kebab veg-friendly restaurant  4 HappyCows based on member votes 2 Reviews
Guneslibahce Sokak 43 (at Muvakkithane)
Phone number: 216-3363013
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Salad bar, Turkish, Non-veg
Inexpensive
Serves meat, veg options available. Simple and fresh traditional Turkish food. Has a large vegetarian salad bar and many options for hot foods. Vegan please ask about options and inform HappyCow. Try the lentil soup. This restaurant was noted in the Lonely Planet for its vegetarian food options, so it's popular with travelers. Location is on the Asian side of Istanbul, in the Kadikoy area. Staff speak some English.
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Corbaci Soup Bar veg-friendly restaurant  4 HappyCows based on member votes 1 Review
8/a Yeni Carsi Cad (at /next to Galatasaray Lycee, Beyoglu)
Phone number: 0212-2445169-39
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Turkish, Take-out, Non-veg
Inexpensive
Serves meat, veg options available. A gem of a find in this area for vegans and vegetarians. The staff speaks some English. Has Turkish hot soups (maybe 30 kinds) with bread, salads, and side dishes. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Fri til 1am, Sat-Sun til 6am.
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Damga Cigkofte veg-friendly restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Dogatepe Mahallesi , Baruthane Cd. 73/3 , Ferikoy, Sisli
Phone number: 0212-2258855
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Turkish
Inexpensive
It has been reported to HappyCow in July 2011, that staff is not sure whether there are animal products in their cigkofte. If anyone has information about this, please report to happy cow. Thanks!
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Dubb Indian Restaurant veg-friendly restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Alemdar Mahallesi. İncili Çavuş Sokak 10 Sultanahmet
Phone number: 0090-212-5137308
Type of Food:  Lacto, Indian, Non-veg
Expensive
Serves meat, veg options available. Indian food restaurant located in the old city of Istanbul, near Yerebatan Sarnıcı. Offers some vegetarian dishes, marked (dairy is used). Vegans please inquire and inform HappyCow of options.
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Falafel House veg-friendly restaurant  3.5 HappyCows based on member votes 5 Reviews
Sehit Muhtar Cad. 19/1 A, Telimhane/Taksim
Phone number: 212-2537730
Type of Food:  Middle Eastern, Turkish, Fast food, Take-out, Delivery, Non-veg
Inexpensive
Serves meat, veg options available. Falafel meals, sandwiches, salad, humus, and other Middle Eastern dishes depending on the day. Has outdoor seating. Open daily until late.
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Hala 1 veg-friendly restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Buyuk Parmakkapı, Cukurlu Cesme Sokak 14/A
Phone number: 2937531/2497060
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Turkish, Non-veg
Inexpensive
Serves meat, veg options available. Pleasant small backstreet cafe with higher-than-average proportion of vegan options (e.g. stuffed peppers, vine leaves). Staff understand concept of vegetarianism and food allergies and are able to advise on ingredients in the various dishes.
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Le Pain Quotidien veg-friendly restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Istinye Park Alisveris Merkezi, Istinye Bayiri
Phone number: 212-3530677
Type of Food:  Ovo, Lacto, Western, Bakery, Non-veg
Expensive
Serves meat, veg options available. International restaurant chain featuring artisan bakery and communal table. Menu includes several ovo-lacto vegetarian dishes, and possibly vegan (may vary by location).
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Meyvex Juice - Fruit Salad veg-friendly restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Hobyar Mah Ankara Cad. 31
Phone number: 02125149097
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Western, Juice bar, Salad bar, Non-veg
Inexpensive
Serves meat, veg options available. Large menu offering juices, salads, and more.
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Nar Mutfak veg-friendly restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Kuloglu Mah Turnacıbası Cad 18/A, Beyoglu
Phone number: 02122451800
Type of Food:  Turkish, Middle Eastern, Non-veg
Moderate
Serves meat, veg options available. Popular place located near the Galatasaray Hamam and is frequented by tourists. While the menu is heavy on meat, there is a vegan-vegetarian section. Waitstaff understands when you tell them you are a vegan/vegetarian and will point out what's suitable for you.
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Nature and Peace veg-friendly restaurant  3.5 HappyCows based on member votes 5 Reviews
Buyuk Parmakkapı Sokak 15/A, Beyoglu
Phone number: +90-2122528609
Type of Food:  Turkish, Middle Eastern, Non-veg
Expensive
Serves meat, veg options available. Serves both vegetarian and non-veg food.
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Salad Station veg-friendly restaurant  3 HappyCows based on member votes 1 Review
İstiklal Cad. 189
Phone number: +90-212-2431000
Type of Food:  Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Salad bar, Fast food, Take-out, Delivery, Non-veg
Inexpensive
Serves meat, veg options available. This is a salad bar in the similar style as a Subway sandwich shop where you pick out salad lettuce you want then choose your vegetable toppings and dressing. There's also one vegan choice of wrap, the Nirvana. The staff speak a little English, and the menu is all in English.
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Taj-Mahal Indian Restaurant veg-friendly restaurant  Not rated yet Be first to review!
Asmalı Mescit Mah. Nergiz Sok. 4/A Tünel-Beyoğlu
Phone number: 0090-2122936600
Type of Food:  Lacto, Indian, Non-veg
Moderate
Serves meat, veg options available. While menu is meat-heavy, there is a separate menu for vegetarians (entirety not on website). Located at the end of the "İstiklal Street" near "Tünel Meydanı".
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Zencefil veg-friendly restaurant  3 HappyCows based on member votes 10 Reviews
Kurabiye Sokak 8-10 (at Beyoglu)
Phone number: +90-212-2438234
Type of Food:  Lacto, Turkish, International, Non-veg
Moderate
Serves meat, veg options available. Has vegetarian main entrees, soups, and salads that change daily - ask which dishes are veg. Some dishes are quiche with leeks, stuffed dry aubergine and green lasagna. Located near the vegetarian place called Parsifal. Closed Sun.
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Health Food Stores, Vegan Shops, Vegan Bakeries, Vegetarian B&Bs, Veg Catering, Veg*n Organizations: (5 Listings)

Ambar Health Food Store    HappyCow Supporter! 3 HappyCows based on member votes 1 Review
Kallavi Sokak 6 (Kallavi Sokak 6, Ist) (at Beyoglu Istiklal Street, Taksim area, Beyoglu)
Phone number: 0212-292-92-72
One of the largest organic product shops in Istanbul Taksim area. Provides organic fresh vegetable and fruits, grains, dried fruits, nuts, tofu, soya milk, miso, wakame, kombu, organic olive and olive oil, bread, gluten-free, aromatherapy oils, bio cosmetics and cleaning products, spices, herbs. Directions: When walking on the Istiklal street in Taksim, after the street turns slightly left at the Galatasaray high school, keep walking on Istiklal and take the 4th right (Kallavi street), and you will see the shop a few meters to the right.
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Balya Organik Health Food Store Health Food Store 5 HappyCows based on member votes 1 Review
Batarya Sok 16A, Cihangir (34433) (at Defterdar Yokusu)
Phone number: +90-212--25203582
Market with a cafe and juice bar. Carries seasonal fresh organic produce, a range of organic products including dried food, spices, olive oil, essential oils, nuts, coffee and tea, toiletries, and cleaning products. The cafe serves some vegan dishes such as lentil salad and carrot cake. Open Mon-Sun 9am-7pm.
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Ecolife Cihangir Health Food Store 4 HappyCows based on member votes 4 Reviews
Siraselviler cad. Soganci Sokak 8/A, Cihangir Beyoglu (at side street opposite Taksim Emergency Hospital, near Taksim square)
Phone number: +90-212-2432383
Small, well stocked all vegetarian health food shop in the city center. Stocks mostly all organic products including fresh bread, spreads, raw snacks, soya, oat and rice drinks, tofu, miso, wakame, cereals, gluten free, bio coffee, chocolate, biscuits, juices, bio cosmetics and personal care products, ecological cleaning products, supplements. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 9.30-20.00.
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Mariavi Health Food Store 3 HappyCows based on member votes 1 Review
left off Timarci Sokağil
Phone number: n/a
Small selection of organic stock including tea, some fresh fruit and vegetable. Directions: Timarci Sokağil is left off Istiklal Caddesi. At the steep part of Istiklal Caddesi with music shops.
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Tek Organic Health Food Store Not rated yet Be first to review!
Ataturk Cad. 5/A (35550)
Phone number: 90-212-3245954
Health food shop stocks organic produces and sells organic food.
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