Dish ranking
Best vegetarian dishes in Istanbul
6 vegetarian dishes from 2 restaurants, ranked by 6 community votes.
Meat-free doesn't have to mean the least-loved item on the menu. These vegetarian dishes are the ones diners vote for on their own merits.
In Istanbul the community's current pick is Aegean Herb Omelette at Mivan Restaurant & Cafe, with 2 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
The ranking
- 1Aegean Herb OmeletteMivan Restaurant & CafeA fluffy omelette filled with an aromatic medley of fresh Aegean herbs, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. A delightful and light option.2 votes
- 2Adnan's Lentil SoupMivan Restaurant & CafeA hearty and comforting bowl of traditional Turkish red lentil soup, slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and a hint of mint. Perfect for any time of day.2 votes
- 3Aegean Herb SaladPleasure terrace roof top restaurantA refreshing salad with mixed greens, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a light lemon-olive oil dressing.1 votes
- 4Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)Pleasure terrace roof top restaurantA comforting and hearty traditional Turkish lentil soup, seasoned with mint and chili flakes, served with a lemon wedge.1 votes
- 5Grand Bazaar BaklavaPleasure terrace roof top restaurantLayers of crisp phyllo pastry, finely ground pistachios, and a sweet, aromatic syrup, a classic Turkish dessert.0 votes
- 6Pistachio & Rosewater ProfiterolesMivan Restaurant & CafeDelicate choux pastry filled with a light pistachio cream, drizzled with rosewater syrup and crushed pistachios. A sweet taste of the Orient.0 votes
How to order vegetarian dishes well
- Check whether cheeses use animal rennet if that matters to you — Parmigiano and many aged cheeses do.
- Mezze, thali and tapas formats let you build a full vegetarian meal from several small plates.
- The dish a kitchen is proudest of is often vegetable-led — ask what the chef would order.
Vegetarian dishes in Istanbul: common questions
- What are the best vegetarian dishes in Istanbul?
- Right now diners rank Aegean Herb Omelette at Mivan Restaurant & Cafe first, with 2 votes. The full ranking above covers 6 vegetarian dishes across 2 Istanbul restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
- How is this Istanbul ranking decided?
- Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
- Can I add a vegetarian dish that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.