Sultanahmet Koftecisi

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7 / 10

4 expert reviews

“This little, quality dive on the main drag has been around longer than Turkey has been a republic, and after one bite it's easy to see why. It's hard to imagine a simple meatball as delectable.”

– Frommer's

Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This köfteci on Divan Yolu is so popular that at times there are queues to get in. Eat your meatballs with piyaz (white beans), salad and half a loaf of bread."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Almost an institution in Sultanahmet, this restaurant has been going since the 1920s and turns out simple, trademark dishes such as köfte (meatballs), piyaz (beans in sauce) and pilav (rice)."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A plate of tasty meatballs, pickled peppers, fresh bread and a spicy tomato-sauce dip costs 10TL. "