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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
Lüleci Hendek Caddesi 69. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-11:30pm.
57 Reviews
First Review by BillKornrich
Bobisvegan
Points +239
Best falafel and hummus - Edit
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
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vics7772
Points +96
Fabulous little gem on the doorstep of Galata Tower - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Location, Separate full menu, Service
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Claudèle
Points +334
Not worth it - Edit
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.
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GiovanniToso
Points +200
Vegan Mezze are delicious - Edit
Try their vegan Mezze they are so good and very kind owner
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vegan_essen
Points +584
Extra vegan menu - Edit
There is an extra vegan menu, just ask for it. The selection is great and also very tasty. Very friendly waiters!
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AndreaAlfa
Points +104
Okay food near galata tower - Edit
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)
Read moreI 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
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LoveAnimalLoveNature
Points +1521
Vegan/vegetarian items in the Menu - Edit
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.
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MaraVettori
Points +39
Tutto gustoso - Edit
C'è un menù vario vegano. Tutto molto saporito e speziato.
Read morePros: Scelta variegata, Sapori intensi, Personale cortese
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CliodhnaOShea
Points +58
Mezze plate - Edit
Staff were very friendly, mezze plate was lovely and the tofu curry was tasty
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KC39
Points +132
Tofu curry - Edit
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
Read morePros: Plenty of options , Separate vegan menu, Reasonable prices
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sweetestpotat
Points +591
Nice location with vegan menu - Edit
Has a vegan menu - tasty mezze. Nice location by the tower.
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ChiaraSantinello
Points +25
Meraviglioso! - Edit
Consiglio hummus e falafel (delle nuvolette saporite e leggere, fritte benissimo)
Read moreIl 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
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LizSwinton
Points +131
Great find in bustling tourist spot - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Varied menu, Kerbside dining
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StavriaArtemisElia
Points +1461
Salads were nice - Edit
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
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GabrielaHakeman
Points +30
Gálata Lily Cafe - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great location
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JonathanLipshut
Points +60
Loved it - Edit
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
Read morePros: Taste, Separate Vegan menu, Not touristy
Cons: Decor
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BERANGERE
Points +81
Like a vegan restaurant - Edit
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 !
Read moreMuch recommended and a really good location!
Pros: Vegan menu with lot of choice, Good service, Location
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mikh
Points +37
Tasty food near Galata tower - Edit
Some of the best food we had in Turkey.
Read moreLots of vegan options - make sure you ask for the vegan menu! Relaxed vibe and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit.
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kajabear
Points +883
Lovely experience - Edit
Ask for the vegan menu when you get there! The waiter was SUPER kind, made us feel very welcome! Food was tasty too 😋
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Super nice staff
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AleksandraSykała
Points +26
Definitely good for this location - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-27
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Josey
Points +71
Lovely food! - Edit
Really nice meal here, good options & very well cooked!
Read morelovely owner!
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-08
Pros: Lots of vegan & vegetarian options
Cons: Not much!
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ŞehmusAcıbuca
Points +39
nice vegan foods - Edit
ayri vegan menusu var [censored] lezzetli yemekleri var herkese tavsiye ederim
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Cons: 3
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zoe214
Points +497
Une carte spéciale 100% vegan - Edit
Beaucoup de choix, que ce soit au niveau des spécialités turques ou des plats plus occidentaux.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-02
SeyhmusAcibuca
Read moreThank you very much for sharing your experience here.we are happy. We are looking forward to see here again. Thanks
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LizAronson
Points +60
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
Great restaurant with a separate vegan menu (just ask). Lots of options, it was hard to pick! Waiters were knowledgeable about veganism. The atmosphere inside is really beautiful and made for a very special meal.
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OrtalTurgeman
Points +56
Great restaurant - Edit
Good food, separate vegan menu with good options
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Good food, Nice staff
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camvkl
Points +40
Lovely food, friendly service! - Edit
We enjoyed Galata Lily! The Turkish dishes on the vegan menu we’re excellent. Get the Mezze platter as a starter. 🤤 I wouldn’t say it’s wheelchair accessible though. On a pretty sloped street and steps to get in or out, including outdoor seating (to that point I wouldn’t say istanbul as a whole is very wheelchair accessible).
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ElifNurKaya
Points +38
I love it! - Edit
I ate türkish meze and chilisin carne and everything was very delicious!
Read morePros: Many vegan options (extra vegan menu), Delicious meals, Nice personal
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