Lacto
Organic
Mediterranean
Salad bar
Beer/Wine
European
Middle Eastern
Breakfast
Turkish
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Set in a revamped old roman boat house serving local vegan and vegetarian dishes. Includes six kinds of appetizers such as hummus and babaganoush. Open Mon 9:00am-1:00am, Tue 9:00am-12:30am, Wed 12:00pm-12:30am, Thu-Sun 9:00am-2:00am.
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 28 May 2025 by Orhan5Bozkurt
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Added by denizkaymak on 05 Aug 2022
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95 Reviews
First Review by denizkaymak
corlastname
Points +231
labeled menu, great food - Edit
love the restaurant atmosphere, and the menu has all items that are vegan, vegetarian, or containing gluten labeled, which was super nice - the food was also delicious, had the meze, lentil patty casserole dish, and a vegan dessert (candied pumpkin with tahini), and they also gave us free turkish delight at the end, great experience
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-24
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manv
Points +114
Muy bueno - Edit
Muy agradable lugar, buen ambiente, buena atención (nos atendió Bali, que me pidió que lo nombrara si hacía una reseña) y sobre la comida solo queda decir que realmente está muy sabrosa, muy bien preparado todo y con gran variedad de opciones veganas, bien señalizadas y clara preocupación de parte del servicio por que sea una buena experiencia para todas las dietas.
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kartoshka
Points +36
Authentic and vegan-friendly - Edit
Turkish cuisine. Very many clearly-marked vegan options on the menu. I had a vegan börek and an eggplant dish, both excellent, total about 28€ which seemed fair. The ambiance is nice and historical, set in a very old building (byzantine?) with exposed ancient brickwork inside. Server Bali was kind and efficient, good English too!
Read moreWould give 5 stars if happy cow would allow :)
As there are very few fully veg restaurants in Istanbul, the restaurant should consider becoming fully vegetarian or vegan as most of the menu could be kept!
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Kristinchikus
Points +159
Good food and service - Edit
A lot of vegan / vegetarian / gluten free options. Amazing vegan dishes! Good service and authentic vibe! I ate mezze, pasta and burek, absolutely recommend everything to try
Read morePros: Mezze 3, Burek, Pasta arabbiata
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bayramali
Points +16
very good - Edit
It was a breathtaking experiance for us. food was very delicious and staff was perfect
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-21
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HollyVaughan
Points +21
Bone in my dinner - Edit
Horrified to find a lamb bone in my dinner. Initially thought it tasted of lamb, but assumed it was the pot it was served in that was causing the odd flavour. Then bit down into a bone. I am a veterinary surgeon so there was no mistaking the animal bone in my dinner. I find this pretty inexcusable. The waiter initially tried to tell me it was definitely vegan, but then backed down when I pointed out the bone I handed to him. He apologised and took the main off the bill and gave us some free wine, but the damage was done. I very strongly recommend choosing a different restaurant.
Read morePros: Nice decor
Cons: Meat in a supposedly vegan dish , Waiter tried to cover up the meat in the dish, No faith in the supposedly vegan dishes
Orhan5Bozkurt
Dear Holly,
Read moreI’m truly sorry for the mistake that happened with your vegan order during your last visit. It was an unfortunate mix-up caused by a trainee who was helping with orders while we were short-staffed — but the responsibility is fully mine as the owner.
I completely understand how disappointing this was, especially after you had enjoyed your first experience with us. We’ve since reviewed our order and kitchen procedures carefully to make sure this never happens again.
Thank you for your honesty and for giving us the chance to learn from this. I sincerely hope we can welcome you back someday and provide the thoughtful experience you expected and deserve.
Warm regards,
Orhan Bozkurt
Owner, Arch Bistro
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Caveys
Points +148
Absolutely delicious - Edit
Fantastic staff, very tasty food!! All three had the meze.. and loved every bite!! Would highly recommend!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-27
Pros: Menu has vegetarian and vegan labels, Very tasty food
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alypally13
Points +90
Lovely Turkish food - Edit
Beautiful restaurant, food is lovely and waiters are nice. Vegan options are clearly marked which was nice. Really enjoyed our mezze platter (5 items)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-17
Pros: Stunning room, Tasty food
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meracine
Points +2861
Amazing Turkish Food, Wonderful Setting - Edit
We had the chance to stumble upon this little gem in Istanbul.
Read moreThey have plenty of clearly identified vegan food as well as veg and omni food on offer.
We had a choice of 3 Mezze plate and 2 different casseroles.
Everything was absolutely delicious.
The service is A (Diljan our server was warm and super helpful).
The place looks as good as the food taste to booth. There's also good music, and perfect lighting.
It's not the cheapest restaurant, but worth every Lira.
Cannot recommend this place enough. 👌
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Nomnomnoms
Points +233
Lovely place, cute and friendly - Edit
The staff were knowledgeable about vegan food and everything on the menu was clearly marked. The mixed platters and the sultan casserole were delicious!
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hankcycle
Points +267
Great service and food in a lovely setting - Edit
There are plenty of vegan options on the menu and plenty of different ways to experience what Arch Bistro has to offer. I had hummus and bread to start followed by the veg casserole with lentil patties for the main. My partner has a fire pot (non-vegan) and the show was spectacular. The hosting was also very attentive and patient. We visited for an early lunch so it was quiet in the restaurant but the ambience and atmosphere was perfect for us.
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TiffanyMuller
Points +26
Lot of delicious vegan options near Sultan-Ahmed mosque - Edit
The Service is really good and it was nice to see so many vegan options on the menu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-25
Pros: Service, Variety of vegan options
Cons: The vegan and vegeterian signs are interchanged
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nicolabelli1
Points +132
Well labelled vegan menu and delicious food - Edit
The food was plentiful and delicious, service was great too. Old rustic restaurant. Would highly recommend and would return!
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Lena_Dready
Points +793
Tasty and nutritious - Edit
Friendly people, beautiful place and close to the Sultanahmet. The food is tasty.
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seaweedprincess
Points +16
Friendly service and large VG/GF selection! - Edit
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Arch! They offer a wide variety of vegan and gluten free options. We ordered the eggplant shaksuka salad and mushroom casserole - both were so flavorful and cooked to perfection. Diljan was very kind to us and made sure to meet all of our dietary needs. He also gave us a free dessert. Highly recommend and will be back again!
Read morePros: Vegan and gluten free options , Lovely ambience , Friendly service
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timleys
Points +15
Great place in the historical center of Istanbul - Edit
Arch bistro provides an extensive menu with both vegan and vegetarian options. I've had the vegie fire pot casserole which tasted amazin. The menu clearly indicates which options are vegan or vegetarian (or contains gluten). Apart from having a great menu, it is also a very cosy restaurant. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Istanbul.
Read morePros: Great menu in both options and taste, Very cosy, Friendly staff
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Amy3
Points +105
Many delicious vegan and vegetarian clearly marked options - Edit
Great ambiance, friendly staff, fun theatrical dining experience, creative unusual vegan dishes.
Read morePros: Fire show, Quality of food , Clearly marked vegan options
Cons: Also has meat
Orhan5Bozkurt
Thank For your feedback Amy, the apmhora with fire show had a vegan version as well
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JoMiddlewick
Points +305
Nice food and place - Edit
Vegan items clearly marked on the menu. Nice setting. Food we had was all ok but the guy taking our order didn't write the third dish down and then argued about it when we said they forgot something
Read morePros: Nice setting, Clearly labelled menu
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KarlKaktus
Points +76
Great atmosphere - Edit
Great place to eat vegan. A lot of options. And the scenery within the stone cellar filled wine bottles and pottery is very welcoming. Had the green lentil patties casserole bedded in Kash-kek. Highly recommend.
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PaolaJack
Points +15
Avis sur Arch Bistro – Une Expérience Culinaire Exceptionnelle - Edit
J’ai récemment eu l’occasion de dîner à Arch Bistro, et ce fut une expérience absolument mémorable. Dès mon arrivée, j’ai été impressionné par le design unique du restaurant, qui ressemble à un hangar à bateaux, créant une atmosphère chaleureuse et élégante.
Read moreJ’ai opté pour un repas végétarien, et chaque plat était un vrai délice. Les ingrédients étaient frais, les saveurs parfaitement équilibrées, et la présentation soignée. Le service était également impeccable – le personnel était attentionné et souriant, rendant l’expérience encore plus agréable.
Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un endroit où déguster une cuisine savoureuse dans un cadre unique, Arch Bistro est un choix incontournable. Je le recommande vivement !
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Diljanhassan
Points +15
One of the best place in Istanbul - Edit
Wonderful bistro with a cozy atmosphere ✨️
Read moreOne of the best place in Istanbul! Where can get specially vegetarian and vegan option.... Hassle free atmosfere, taste dishes, many options for drinks, beautiful place! Staff was very attentive and very friendly! Recommend 100%!
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HZell
Points +23
Wonderful food, friendly service - Edit
Wonderful vegan options, delicious . V friendly service
Read morePros: Food, Service , Atmosphere
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FláviaFersil
Points +102
Delicious food, great atmosphere - Edit
Slightly confusing menu on the vegan options, but staff is super friendly and helpful and food is delicious.
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Danielle275
Points +26
Delicious mezze - Edit
We tried a selection of mezze plus fried potatoes and vine leaves. Everything was delicious but the vine leaves were my personal favourite! Lovely setting and our waiter Diljan was great
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ClaraLitt
Points +16
Excellent. Many vegan and vegetarian options. - Edit
Excellent place.
Read moreThe personal is very nice and we had a good time with Hayyam.
You can find many recipes from the traditional kitchen in vegan and vegetarian version. Highly recommended 😀
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vesvan
Points +26
Delicious vegan food and beautiful atmosphere - Edit
Great variety of plant-based options! Many vegetarian and vegan traditional dishes that taste delicious.
Read moreWe tried stuffed vine leaves, lentil patties on a bed of cooked wheat (kash-kek) with spices, eggplant quesadilla and a hummus salad.
All was very tasty and at medium price typical for the touristic area of Sultanahmet.
The staff, Hayyam who served us, was friendly, helpful and professional.
Pros: variety of vegan/vegetarian dishes, excellent food, friendly staff
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AnnaKamara
Points +16
Amazing vegetarian / vegan food - Edit
Very delicious dishes and very nice polite customer service
Read moreRecommended
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