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Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe/restaurant with a separate vegan menu. Offers vegan starters and main courses as well and desserts and drinks. Staff have an understanding of vegetarianism/veganism. Relocated from
Şahkulu mah.ilk Belediye Cad.no:5/A DZ. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-11:30pm.


64 Reviews

First Review by BillKornrich

JenniferKoziel

Points +24

Vegan
19 Oct 2025

Nice Lunch Spot near Galata Tower

They have a nicely priced lunch menu with two veg (falafel and a mixed veg) and many non-veg wrap options. Great portion size, and good price too!

Forgot to ask if the falafel wrap was vegan, but didn't notice any yoghurt or cheese myself.

Staff was very friendly and wonderful! Complete with tea and baklava!

Small spot, with unfortunately no Internet inside. But the outside tables have a beautiful view!

alypally13

Points +90

Vegan
24 Aug 2025

Separate vegan menu, lovely staff

Food was delicious and well priced - I had the falafal and shared the mezze with husband (who had a meat dish). Staff were really friendly and the view was lush - we sat on the street in front of the Galata tower!
Separate vegan menu which after over 2 weeks in turkey this was the first place I've been with a separate vegan menu (not just vegetarian).

Pros: Food, View, Staff

palilogie

Points +33

Vegan
05 Jul 2025

Lovely terrace with scenic view

Seperate vegan menu, just mention that you are vegan upfront. Staff speaks english very well. Had the wrap with vegetables on their terrace and I had the best moment ever. The food is nice and fair priced, but the staff is what made this place so special: I ended up talking with the server throughout all my meal. Would 100% recommend to stop by and have a bite in this lovely restaurant.

Pros: Separate vegan menu, Lovely Staff, Terrace with a view

hankcycle

Points +261

Vegan
26 Jun 2025

Great flavours and good choices

They have a separate vegan menu. From it I had the Turkish mezze plate which had lovely tasting dips and a good ratio of bread to dips. For the main I had the vegetable casserole which was very rich and quite salty in flavour though I did enjoy this. It was fairly expensive but given the location it’s somewhat understandable and worth a visit if you’re in the area.

lianemills

Points +2062

Vegan
11 Jun 2025

Tasty meal in pretty air conditioned restaurant

The vegan menu is extensive and everything was delicious! We had a mixed plate and the tofu curry (4 pieces of beautifully cooked tofu on top of a fried rice curry flavoured.

Pros: Air conditioned, nice decor, Friendly staff, Extensive vegan menu

Cons: Expensive

tutubarão

Points +350

Vegan
12 May 2025

Nice food and location

They have a separate vegan menu, with a good amount of options. The meze tastes really nice.

Pros: Great food, Location

Cons: Difference between entries/main is confusing

Mangsawirat

Points +318

Vegetarian
14 Dec 2024

Decent

Small selection but OK.

Food tasted good and portions are adequate.

Bobisvegan

Points +484

Vegan
05 Oct 2024

Best falafel and hummus

Lovely place with the best falafel we had on our trip to Istanbul. The hot humous also so lovely. Separate vegan menu, staff great and say hi to Shadow the resident pooch. 100% recommend if you’re in the area

vics7772

Points +122

Vegan
01 Sep 2024

Fabulous little gem on the doorstep of Galata Tower

Tucked away on a side street, a minutes stroll from Galata Tower. A few tables outside, more inside with AC. Separate Vegan menu. Service fabulous, reasonably priced too.

Pros: Location, Separate full menu, Service

Claudèle

Points +599

Vegan
14 Aug 2024

Not worth it

I basically paid 12€ for steamed cauliflower, carrot and courgette. There were supposed to have chickpeas but there were none. I am really confused as to why this was advertised as a main course and priced so much.

GiovanniToso

Points +224

Vegan
12 Aug 2024

Vegan Mezze are delicious

Try their vegan Mezze they are so good and very kind owner

vegan_essen

Points +612

Vegan
29 May 2024

Extra vegan menu

There is an extra vegan menu, just ask for it. The selection is great and also very tasty. Very friendly waiters!

AndreaAlfa

Points +205

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Okay food near galata tower

Very few vegan options. I went for the mezze plater and it was just ok, nothing really exciting or flavorful, compared to other spots in Istanbul it had only 5 small dishes and price was high for what it was (480tl, around ~£8 about $10)
I would personally not go back as it was nothing special.
The guys working there were nice so that’s a plus.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-01

LoveAnimalLoveNature

Points +2157

Vegan
16 Mar 2024

Vegan/vegetarian items in the Menu

This place is cozy ans staff ist very nice. They have vegan/vegetarian items on the menu and offer great turkish Coffee. We tasted hummus, the vegan mezze and cooked veggies - all three dishes are great for sharing and tasted awesome.

MaraVettori

Points +39

Vegetarian
11 Oct 2023

Tutto gustoso

C'è un menù vario vegano. Tutto molto saporito e speziato.

Pros: Scelta variegata, Sapori intensi, Personale cortese

CliodhnaOShea

Points +62

Vegan
27 Sep 2023

Mezze plate

Staff were very friendly, mezze plate was lovely and the tofu curry was tasty

KC39

Points +187

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

Tofu curry

Had padron peppers to start, followed by tofu curry, this could do with a bit more sauce & perhaps more than 4 cubes of tofu. Although it was very tasty

Pros: Plenty of options , Separate vegan menu, Reasonable prices

sweetestpotat

Points +591

Vegan
19 Sep 2023

Nice location with vegan menu

Has a vegan menu - tasty mezze. Nice location by the tower.

ChiaraSantinello

Points +25

Vegetarian
04 Sep 2023

Meraviglioso!

Consiglio hummus e falafel (delle nuvolette saporite e leggere, fritte benissimo)
Il mio compagno consiglia la casserole.

Innamorati!
Non possiamo mettere 5 stelle perché non interamente veg (e l'app non lo permette)

Pros: Falafel e hummus, casserole, Atmosfera rilassata all'interno, all'esterno Torre, Personale simpatico e professionale

LizSwinton

Points +135

Vegan
25 Aug 2023

Great find in bustling tourist spot

This is a gem of a place located under the shadow of the Galata Tower. It has a dedicated vegan menu but also serves carnivore meals. The mezze platter was varied and delicious and the fitness salad was fresh and tangy. A main meal of spaghetti bolognese was delicious and filling. A couple of aperol spritz on the side and this was a meal to remember. The kerbside dining is just that and you get a great feel for the happening neighbourhood. Top spot.

Pros: Fresh food, Varied menu, Kerbside dining

StavriaArtemisElia

Points +1461

Vegan
10 Aug 2023

Salads were nice

Got two salads to share and the veg-tofu curry. The salads were really great. The veg curry was tasty, but it was just curried rice with 4 pieces of tofu on top. Wouldn't really call it a curry. Service was really really great, and the food was good

GabrielaHakeman

Points +72

Vegan
28 Jul 2023

Gálata Lily Cafe

I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had an entire vegan menu. They had several different options and the food was absolutely amazing! I tried the falafel starter which was so, so good and the fitness salad which was alright. I ordered their veggie couscous which was so flavorful and tasty. The restaurant itself is quite small but the servers are very kind and it’s right next to the Golata tower so perfect location. Definitely recommend!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great location

JonathanLipshut

Points +60

Vegan
15 Jul 2023

Loved it

Using the App, I tracked down this restaurant. It was just off the Main Street- didn’t look like much - but it was full of locals. There was a dedicated vegan menu and the fish I chose was unbelievably good. My wife (non-vegan) tasted it and she thought it was meat. I actually checked with the manager to make sure and he promptly assured me it was all vegetable based protein. It was a hit

Pros: Taste, Separate Vegan menu, Not touristy

Cons: Decor

BERANGERE

Points +81

Vegan
02 May 2023

Like a vegan restaurant

The staff was nice and the service has been well done. With the vegan menu, it's like you are in a vegan restaurant. A lot of choices and the food was delicious! I took the dips to share and curry bowl and the tastes were awesome !
Much recommended and a really good location!

Pros: Vegan menu with lot of choice, Good service, Location

mikh

Points +37

Vegetarian
19 Apr 2023

Tasty food near Galata tower

Some of the best food we had in Turkey.
Lots of vegan options - make sure you ask for the vegan menu! Relaxed vibe and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit.

kajabear

Points +1366

Vegan
03 Oct 2022

Lovely experience

Ask for the vegan menu when you get there! The waiter was SUPER kind, made us feel very welcome! Food was tasty too 😋

Pros: Vegan menu, Super nice staff

AleksandraSykała

Points +26

Vegan
27 Sep 2022

Definitely good for this location

The restaurant is quite expensive, but still fine for this great location. They have a separate vegan card. I order falafel with tahini, the side salad was good with fresh herbs, the falafel were okey but nothing spaciel. Although the service were very polite and you could order many flavors of tea.

Updated from previous review on 2022-09-27




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