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
MartinMeyer
Points +16
Not very pleased - Edit
I did not like the place. The music was very loud and the food was very oily. The place was way to expensive for what it was, since it was far away from the center and the food was nothing special.
Read morePros: Some vegan options
Cons: Bathroom was dirty with old grafity of poop
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SólrúnStrandberg
Points +21
Would not recomend - Edit
The food was ok but expensive compared to other places. Loud music playing the whole time so if you fo there with someone else you will not be able to hear each other. The waiter offered bread but if came when we were finishing our meal, and it tasted very bland, no taste at all. The bathroom was dirty and there is graffiti on the wall, a picture of a sh*t moking pot. The food was also very oily and I personally have a sensitive stomach and would not eat there again.
Read moreCons: Dirty bathroom , Expensive food compared to portion size, Way too loud music
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AlexMichael
Points +208
Fantastic home cooked food - Edit
Delicious home cooked food, knowledgeable waiter (ex)vegan himself (goes by the name of Bacchus). So many options and delicious. Would give five stars if possible.
Read morePros: Incredible good food, Ambience , Waiter
Cons: Not the very very cheapest but pretty good
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Debra18
Points +20
Wonderful atmosphere & food! - Edit
I would’ve given a 5 star rating if I could have. The ambience, the decor, the staff and above all the food in Arch Bistro was exceptional. I was with meat eaters who had fabulous food and as a vegan I was catered for with equally outstanding meals. I would highly recommend this small but wonderful Bistro to anyone.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-05
Pros: Exceptional food, Ambience, Atmospheric and intimate
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veganamyv
Points +558
Nice amount of vegan options - Edit
I liked how many vegan options they had and the food tasted really fresh but the only thing I didn’t like was the amount of oil they put in my eggplant & vegetable casserole. I had terrible indigestion afterwards so if you’re sensitive to oils, make sure to let them know!
Read morePros: Good amount of vegan options, Cosy setting
Cons: My casserole dish was bathed in oil
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HasanBay
Points +26
Tasty local food and local wine! - Edit
Local turkish food and wine . Very good vegan options, also vegan yoghurt. Would recommend it!
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JosuéArguedasVargas
Points +18
Great food and nice place - Edit
Several vegetarian and vegan options
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PhilipWarden
Points +16
Great Turkish Restaurant - Edit
We had the vegan 10 mezze platter and house white wine and both were excellent.
Read moreGreat service, Bacchus was lovely. We both really enjoyed our meal here.
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allybaldwin5
Points +16
Great restaurant! - Edit
Food was delicious, the atmosphere was special (ancient Roman boat house!) and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend the pumpkin and walnut dessert. I’ve never had anything like it. The apple tea was on the house and a perfect complement.
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İbrahimGurbanov
Points +13
The best restaurant of İstanbul - Edit
It is a very beautiful and friendly place and I think it is a place that everyone should visit at least once in their life. I recommend.
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ChantalPoulin
Points +2898
Very tasty and lots of options - Edit
I went there twice and it was extremely good and fresh and the waiters were very aware of what they had vegan on the menu and could veganise other plates. I highly recommand this beautifull restaurant. Its a good idea to make a reservation.
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NuriadeKeijzer
Points +102
Really nice! - Edit
The service and food was so good! We had a mezze platter with 5 different things, sooo delicious.
Read moreThen I had a vegan zuccini carrot shaksuka and a babagannus. Everything is clearly stated as vegan or vegetarian.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-17
Pros: Service, Cozy place, Food
Cons: Too much oil
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daham.vegan
Points +1720
Great discovery - Edit
We went here by chance as it was near our apartment in Istanbul and we have not been disappointed. It has a great interior set in an old boat house. We had some nice vegan mezze platter which already was very tasty and filling. As a main I had a claypot cooked vegetables which have been very nicely done. All vegan options are clearly marked and the staff is helpful as well. Really recommend!
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kirachikita
Points +15
Nice place, Nice people - Edit
I had the mezze platter with 5 vegetarian dishes.
Read moreThe waiter was very helpfull, the restaurant was beautifull and the food was delicious.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-27
Pros: The Restaurant was very cozy, The staff was super helpfull, The hummus was incredible
Cons: It was a bit cold inside the Restaurant
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HanLor
Points +528
Ok vegan food, clearly marked menu - Edit
The menu was clearly marked and staff were friendly. My food was overcooked but my friends enjoyed theirs
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Fast service
Cons: Overcooked food
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Sanglier
Points +216
Excellentes feuilles de vigne chaudes - Edit
Atmosphère cozy, meze petits à petits prix, comme il faut. Suffisamment d'options à l'air délicieux pour hésiter, service agréable, pas de gars qui essaie de vous tirer à l'intérieur, impeccable.
Read morePros: les feuilles de vigne chaudes, la salle, les prix/taille des meze
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EvansRosie
Points +118
Good food - Edit
Good options, we went for the Mezze Platter (olives, vine leaves, grilled veggies, babagaboush) followed by hot hummus with grilled vegetables.
Read moreFriendly staff, really nice ambience, would recommend!
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SquirrelDi
Points +6827
Hot hummus and casserole veggies - Edit
Interesting restaurant not far from the Blue Mosque (10min by foot). Nice comfortable ambiance and smooth service. All vegan options are clearly labeled in the menu. Hot dishes include casseroles and hot hummus with grilled veggies. Cold and hot mezza also available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-02
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MdeeVee
Points +1375
Delightful restaurant - Edit
Great care had been taken in marking vegan and vegetarian items on the menu, which was greatly appreciated, although there was nothing exceptional about the food.
Read moreWe loved the setting in the old Roman boat house.
Pros: Clear menu , Lovely setting
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Cokinxi
Points +28
Tolles Essen in schöner Atmosphäre - Edit
Auf der Karte gibt es viele vegane und vegetarische Gerichte, die entsprechend gekennzeichnet sind. Wir können einen Besuch hier sehr empfehlen!
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suricatoavellana
Points +844
Great food, beautiful place - Edit
The vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and the staff is super ready to help you. The food is so so good and the place is just beautiful! Maybe a bit more pricey than other places in Istambul but cheaper than european restaurants. I really recommend it!!
Read morePros: Tasty, Friendly staff, Lovely atmosphere
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VeganManok
Points +86
Great food and experience - Edit
Really good food, lovely and knowledgeable staff, and even a history lesson from the waiter as he wasn’t busy!
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HanaFaber
Points +441
Cannot recommend enough😄 - Edit
Well marked food menu delineating plant-based options from the the veggie/meat dishes. Server was knowledgeable about veganism & was happy to adapt other menu items for us too! Everything tasted great😄
Read morePros: Really lovely atmosphere in an a-typical building, Well marked vegan menu , Lovely, knowledgable staff (with great chat)
Cons: Drinks/wine menu isn't labled
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vegan_simon
Points +2782
All good, quirky - Edit
Upmarket and casual ambience, music, decor, crockery, staff, menu, food. The waiter flambéed my eggplant amphora and cracked it open in front of me which was cool. Pricey, but nice to have a cloth napkin and enjoy the local quirkiness.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-07
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SwissMissTraveler
Points +128
Yummy and Cool! - Edit
Really cool atmosphere in an old stone Roman boat house. Great salad with super-fresh veggies , topped with amazing pomegranate vinegar (that they also sell bottles of). Loved the stuffed grape leaf veg casserole. Just what we needed on a chilly winter evening, along with a very good local red wine. Will come back next time we’re in Istanbul!
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options , Good local wines, Cool ambience
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TheTofuTyrant
Points +2183
Great Vibes & Super Cozy Space - Edit
The owner is so friendly and told us to just let him know what we wanted and he would veganize it—the menu also has several clearly labeled vegan and vegetarian options!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-01
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff , Delicious & fresh food
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SunaBozkurt
Points +15
A 1001 night dinner - Edit
Almost five years later I visited arch bistro with my partner,we both were very impressedd with the vegan and vegetarian mezes (cold appetizers), my favorite was hot ezme and eggplant salad. As main course we shared amphora vegan which came in clay pot on fire,spectacular presentation and very tasty. Last but not least the vegan pumkin desert with walnut and tahini gave a good finish for a 1001 night dinner. Thank you Arch bistro, you are amaizing
Read morePros: All food option for vegan, vegetarian denited as s, Amazing atmosphere, Music and decent service
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