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- Cuisine
- Kebap
- Hours
- Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
- Reservation
- Not required
- Rating
- ★4 (13,223 reviews)
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Çiya Sofrası is one of Istanbul's most celebrated restaurants, run by chef and food researcher Musa Dağdeviren in Kadıköy's Moda Caddesi. The menu changes seasonally and rotates daily, drawing on hundreds of regional Anatolian recipes — many endangered or nearly forgotten. Dishes range from slow-cooked lamb stews and unusual vegetable preparations to rare grain dishes from eastern Anatolia. The restaurant has been featured in major international food publications and was a highlight of Netflix's Chef's Table. No reservations taken; expect queues, especially at lunch. The experience is informal, generous and deeply satisfying.
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One of Istanbul's most acclaimed restaurants — a living archive of Anatolian cuisine, run by chef Musa Dağdeviren with recipes sourced from across Turkey's culinary heritage.
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Çiya Sofrası'nda rezervasyon var mı?
Hayır, rezervasyon kabul edilmiyor. Erken gelin, özellikle öğle saatlerinde kuyruk uzun olabilir.
Çiya Sofrası ne ile ünlü?
Netflix Chef's Table'da yer alan şef Musa Dağdeviren'in nadiren bulunan Anadolu bölgesel tarifleriyle ünlüdür. Menü her gün değişir.
Vejetaryen seçenekler var mı?
Evet, Çiya Sofrası zengin vejetaryen ve vegan seçeneklere sahip. Sebze yemekleri ve mevsimlik ot yemekleri çok başarılı.
Kişi başı ne kadar?
Kişi başı ortalama ₺400-600 arası. İstanbul'un en kaliteli restoran deneyimlerinden biri için son derece makul.
Nerede?
Kadıköy, Moda Caddesi 35/A. Kadıköy vapur iskelesine yürüme mesafesinde.
Where is Çiya Sofrası located in Istanbul?
Çiya Sofrası is in the Caferağa neighbourhood of Istanbul, at Güneşlibahçe Sokağı.
What type of food does Çiya Sofrası serve?
Çiya Sofrası serves Kebap cuisine. Known for: Günün Güveci, Mercimek Çorbası, Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma.
How much does it cost to eat at Çiya Sofrası?
Çiya Sofrası is mid-range (₺200–500/person)
What are the opening hours of Çiya Sofrası?
Çiya Sofrası is open Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00.
Does Çiya Sofrası take reservations?
Walk-ins are welcome at Çiya Sofrası. For busy evenings, calling ahead is recommended.
What are the most popular dishes at Çiya Sofrası?
The most popular dishes at Çiya Sofrası are Günün Güveci, Mercimek Çorbası, Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma, Kuru Fasulye.
What Visitors Say
5 reviewsAlice F.
Google · May 2026
After seeing Chef's Table I had to come. It exceeded every expectation. The daily stew menu rotates constantly — we had lamb with sour plums that I'm still thinking about weeks later. No reservations, queue moves fast. Absolutely essential Istanbul.
Tom H.
Google · Apr 2026
One of the most remarkable meals of my life. Musa Dağdeviren is preserving culinary traditions that would otherwise disappear. The food tastes like history. Queue early, don't rush, eat everything on the daily specials board.
Sophie R.
Google · Apr 2026
Modest setting, extraordinary food. The vegetable dishes were revelatory — preparations I'd never seen anywhere else. The lentil soup alone is worth the trip to Kadıköy. Incredible value for what you're getting.
Mark L.
Google · Mar 2026
The best meal I had in Turkey, full stop. Slow-cooked regional dishes that you genuinely cannot find anywhere else. The menu changes daily so every visit is different. A true culinary institution — protect it.
Jana K.
Google · Feb 2026
Came specifically because of Chef's Table and left overwhelmed in the best way. The stuffed grape leaves were the finest I've tasted. Don't rush — take time to ask what's special that day. Budget friendly too.
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