Best Mussels in Istanbul
25 places for mussels across Istanbul — each verified by a real menu listing or signature dish.
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Strada Suadiye
Moderne Küche · Bağdat Caddesi
On the menu: Linguine; karides, midye, kalamar, domatesli bisque · 1980 tl
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Balikci Sabahattin
Traditionelle Fischküche · Sultanahmet
On the menu: Midyeli Pilav / Mussels With Rice · 450 TL (2 kişi) / 550 TL (4 kişi)
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The Bank Hotel
Boutiquehotel · Karaköy
On the menu: Arpa Şehriyeli Denizci Pilavı, Karides, Kalamar, Kara Midye, Bisque Sos | Seafood Orzo Pilaf, Shrimp, Squid, Mussels, Bisque Sauce · ₺2.400
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Salon Cuma
Speakeasy · Beyoğlu
On the menu: Şarapta Pişmiş Kum Midyesi, Çıtır Baget (Vongole Mariniere, Crispy Baguette) · 1100 TL
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Eleos Yeşilköy
Fisch & Meeresfrüchte / Mediterran · Yeşilköy
Signature dish: Midye Kavurma (roasted mussels)
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The Bono
Restaurant & Cocktailbar · Teşvikiye
On the menu: Izgara Ahtapot & Midyeli Kuskus · 1.400 TL
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Strada Suadiye
Cocktail-Lounge · Bağdat Caddesi
On the menu: Linguine; karides, midye, kalamar, domatesli bisque · 1980 tl
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Tuzz
Degustationsmenü · Karaköy
On the menu: Midye Pilaki — Zeytinyağında pırasalı (Mussels Pilaki) · 480 ₺
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Ranked by Michelin recognition then rating. Every venue is listed only with real evidence — a transcribed menu item or a signature dish — that it serves this, never inferred.