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Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi

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Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi is a long-running specialty restaurant where you can quickly eat kofte while sightseeing in the Old City. With a simple menu, it works well for an easy lunch between Sultanahmet stops.

Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern are all within walking distance, so there is little time lost in transit. Since there are many kofte restaurants nearby with similar names, check the branch name and address.

Visitor information

Hours See the official information.
Price range See the official information.
Address Alemdar Mahallesi, Divan Yolu Caddesi No:12, Istanbul
Getting there Within walking distance of Sultanahmet Station on the T1 tram

Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.

Useful tips

  • Ordering kofte with piyaz gives even a short meal a nice balance.
  • At the lunch peak, turnover is quick, but the atmosphere can feel closer to shared tables and a quick meal.
  • Checking the map, it sits between Sultanahmet Station and the main historic sites, so it is easy to add as a quick lunch. Save the official address, though, so the similar signs are less confusing.
  • Rather than spending too long choosing from the menu, calculate entry reservations and transfer times before and after the meal first. It is easier to think of it as a restaurant tucked between the core Old City sights.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell it apart from restaurants with similar names?

The official page introduces the brand's history, which began in 1920, and its Sultanahmet branch. There are kofte restaurants with similar names nearby, so check the official location and logo before heading over.

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The introduction was written by EasyTicket. The representative photo is a freely licensed Wikimedia Commons image; the creator and license are shown below the photo.