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Pandeli
A historic restaurant founded in 1901 above the Spice Bazaar entrance, known for its blue-tiled rooms and classic Istanbul dishes, now a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
At a glance
- Type
- Classic Ottoman-Istanbul cuisine
- Area
- Eminönü, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- pandeli.com.tr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Historic tiled dining rooms
- Bib Gourmand
- Lunch reservations
Why we recommend it
Opened in 1901 by Pandeli Çobanoğlu, this restaurant sits within the Spice Bazaar building, in rooms clad in striking blue tiles. Over the decades its guests included Atatürk and Queen Elizabeth II, and after a period of closure it has reopened with a menu of classic Istanbul and Ottoman-era dishes. It appears in the 2026 Michelin guide as a Bib Gourmand.
It works best as a lunch stop while exploring Eminönü; reservation requests are accepted by the restaurant during the afternoon, and bookings are confirmed by email. The full menu is published on the website as a PDF. Find the stairs at the Balık Pazarı gate of the bazaar, and note it closes when the bazaar does on major holidays.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Pandeli FAQs
When was Pandeli founded?
In 1901, by Pandeli Çobanoğlu.
Is it in the Michelin guide?
Yes — Pandeli is listed as a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin guide.