Vegan-friendly
Turkish
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Mixed menu with some vegetarian and vegan options. Staff is accommodating to vegans. Also sells carpets. Open Mon-Sun 10:30am-12:00am.
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42 Reviews
First Review by RuthMajersdorf
IvettBíró
Points +34
Delicious food, amazing atmosphere! - Edit
They could make several meals vegan, so I had vegetable pide. It was delicious and the waiters were so nice to us! We also loved the atmosphere: it is worth 5 stars! 🥰❤️
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JoMiddlewick
Points +277
Food was tasty but - Edit
Food was tasty but then (presumably) the owner started smoking right next to us. We were in the bit out the front but all the zippers were down so it was just like being inside with someone smoking. Really off-putting. Also worth noting, they do not sell alcoholic drinks. They didn't give any advice on anything being vegan or not. When I said I'm vegan, they looked at me blankly, so I said I don't eat meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, butter or honey, they just looked at me and said "you choose". Only went in there because it's listed on happy cow and kind of wish we didn't bother now as there are so many restaurants in this street
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-13
Pros: Range of dishes
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kateskarma
Points +192
Nice lentil soup - Edit
We are here because it was right next door to our hotel. There were several vegan options as others have mentioned. I had the lentil soup which was delicious and the spaghetti Napoleon which was bland. The mint tea was very nice. It was a good option in an area with few options.
Read morePros: Lentil soup was delicious
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dangarque
Points +36
Good portions and accomodating - Edit
I had a veganised version of pite and hummus. Both were quite good and filling, specially the pite, but what it really does best is having some vegan options available and being accomodating if needed in an area in which most restaurants, at most, only offer one or two vegan appetizers. A quite solid option if you want to eat near some of the main Istanbul landmarks.
Read morePros: Portions are good and filling, Some dishes can be veganised, Close to Istanbul's main landmarks
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Kad
Points +242
Very good vegan options - Edit
There were enough vegan options and everything tasted good
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AntjeReimann
Points +37
Heute zum 2. Mal in Folge die Linsensuppe gegessen 😋 - Edit
Das Rumist ist sehr gut in der Altstadt gelegen. Das Personal ist super nett und die Stimmung sehr angenehm. Alle vegetarischen Gerichte lassen sich auf vegan ändern!
Read morePros: vegetarische Gerichte, die vegan gehen, sehr kompetentes Personal, Die Linsensuppe ist ein „must“!
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JackieOlmstead
Points +129
Worthy of 5 stars! - Edit
I got a delicious mixed green salad with fresh dill, lemons, peppers, tomatoes, amazing dressing. The waitress was happy to make sure my meal was vegan and gluten free. I also had fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and a plate of hummus. Delicious!
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veganamyv
Points +558
Does the job - Edit
Not many vegan options but what we did have was delicious. A good option in a cute street close to the mosques
Read morePros: A few vegan options, Nice outside area
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mtodorova
Points +160
few vegan options - Edit
Few vegan options. good option if you have no other choice
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ChantalPoulin
Points +2898
A great meal and time - Edit
When we said we're vegan, the owner promise us a great meal. We had a wonderfull vegetable clay pot dish with fries and rice. The place is beautifull, the staff is nice and you can bring your owne alcool. If you like spicy food, ask for a spicy dish and you'll be served!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-22
Pros: BYOB, Nice staff, Really ubderstand vegan needs
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HanLor
Points +423
Few options but very good - Edit
Cute place, good for lunch. Near the palace.
Read morePros: Delicious vine leaves
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WendySmetanova
Points +1152
Good but nothing special - Edit
I couldn't find many vegan options around this place. I went here with my boyfriend who eats meat. The waiter was not able to explain to me what kind of food is vegan. He kept pointing at the vegetarian food and didn't understand me. So I had falafel, fries and vine leaves with rice, because they are naturally vegan. It was good but nothing special.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-06
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LauraUnger
Points +106
So good, we came back! - Edit
There are many restaurants in this area trying to get your patronage - walk past them to the quieter and far more pleasant Rumist Cafe. There is a vegetarian section of the menu and some of these can be made vegan, as well as many vegan mezza options. Staff is helpful and understanding of vegan diet. On both visits I got the lentil soup - it was my favorite lentil soup in Istanbul! On my first visit, I tried the vegetable casserole, which is a good mix of baked vegetables served with rice on the side. I neglected to get a picture. On my second visit, I tried the grape leaves, falafel, and hummus. Each meal was delicious and very generous portion - we had no room left for dessert, but saw others enjoying ice cream and other sweets. My husband is not vegan and tried some traditional meat dishes and said they were very good - in case you are traveling with a mixed group. I was not able to leave 4 stars since Rumist does serve meat - but I would have!
Read moreI also appreciated that the restaurant itself was a bit quieter than others on the street. They played cafe music so that we could enjoy conversation over dinner. Staff were not pushy about what we should order, which I had experienced elsewhere. Good food, people, and ambiance - I will be recommending Rumist to friends traveling to Istanbul!
Pros: Good selection of vegan options, No high pressure sales , Good ambiance
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MariaTalboys
Points +39
Good food, but much more expensive than the online menu - Edit
My main issue is regarding price, the online menus must be able 10 years old!
Read moreMy food was really tasty. Lots of Vege options.
One waiter sat on a table less than a metre from us and stared at us the whole time we were there.
There is no alcohol served here, but you can BYO for a corkage fee of 20% of the bill.
Pros: Lots of Vege options, Really tasty
Cons: 2-3 X price of the menus shown online, No alcohol served, 20% extra on the bill for BYO, Waiters not particularly friendly or helpful
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diego.cortassa
Points +76
Nice and welcoming place - Edit
They have few vegan option and are happy to help you choose
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MaruFerrara
Points +1036
Nice spot - Edit
Nice spot, close to tourist locations and super friendly staff. They had knowledge about veganism and recommended a few dishes. Not a great selection to choose from if you’re vegan but enough to fill you up😄
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FilipRola
Points +13
Recomended - Edit
Very nice owner who can recomend really good mains and desserts😄Prices are very fine. Lovely place
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Veganviv
Points +37
Good food - Edit
We have been twice now to the Rumist and both times have been very enjoyable. The staff speak good English, which is helpful. The only downside, like so many other Turkish restaurants, is a strong smell of cooking meat.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegetarian options, Cosy and friendly, helpful staff, Corkage charge on BYO alcohol
Cons: Limited vegan options
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Devosfr
Points +33
Excellent vegetarian meal - Edit
We enjoyed an excellent veggie meal at Rumist. The staff were very friendly and food is incredibly cheap but still of great quality. I can recommend this place!
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LolitaGaudé
Points +599
Beautiful spectacle but food is bland - Edit
We had the vegetable clay pot. The waiters came to use with the clay pot in fire and made a little spectacle. But the food was quite bland. I think it’s not worth it. It taste like a bland ratatouille.
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ericagb
Points +39
Great vegan options! - Edit
Excellent service and food!! So many vegan options to choose from. You get a show with clay and fire by ordering the the vegetable dish for two.
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mortem1
Points +1276
Tasty food and friendly staff! - Edit
We was here at 2018 year and this place was good. So friendly staff and delicious vegan clay pot! Interesting presentation. Also they cooked for us vegan version of lentil soup and it was good too.
Read morePros: Vegan clay pot, Friendly staff
Cons: Not many vegan options in menu
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TsvetelinaOleva
Points +904
So tasty! - Edit
The staff was super nice! They offered a black tea on the house as there was no vegan dessert in the menu. Everything that I have ordered was extremely tasty and cooked in a proper manner.
Read morePros: Great location, Amazing presentation of the meals offered, Super friendly staff
Cons: My advice would be to add more vegan options.
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Danon
Points +59
Delicious! - Edit
We had a veggie calzone/bread to share. Really tasty, and excellent tea as well. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Great music, lovely art for sale, fast free wifi too. Recommend as a nice stop after Hagia Sofia- lovely streets to wander around in as well.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Tasty food, Cool location.
Cons: None.
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msOz
Points +766
Disapointed - Edit
We went here because we read this was the only place in Istanbul where you could get the VEGAN clay pot. This was my second time in Istanbul and on my first visit I didn’t find any, so this time I was eager to try it! We were welcomed inside and seated in a huge sofa underneat a even bigger heat fan, that sounded horrific and we were unable to talk. The waiter switched it off (and of course it got too cold), as we decided to order anyway it turned out they don’t serve alcohol. We could however go to a store and buy a bottle of wine and drink it... we decided to leave.
Read moreWe went across the street to Siva who also served the VEGAN clay pot (they told us everyone does, it’s just not on the menu).
Pros: Vegetarian friendly
Cons: No alcohol
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Pips
Points +1690
Cool place, must try the vegan clay pot - Edit
Cool place with nice food and friendly staff. Must try the vegan clay pot. Probably the only vegan one in Istanbul. Good delicious food.
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Ezey11
Points +1525
Enjoyed the vegan casserole - Edit
Nice atmosphere sitting outside this place. Few vegan options on the menu. Had the vegetable casserole with came with a small serving (about a 1/4 cup) of rice. The casserole was a ratatouille and a good size. Also had the veggie pose with no cheese.
Read morePros: Tasty ratatouille , Nice atmosphere
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