İnciraltı Meyhanesi Restaurant
Classic Authentic Traditional Turkish
İnciraltı Meyhanesi
Beylerbeyi
$$$
A hidden meyhane under a 70-year fig tree, Vedat Milor's pick
Restaurant
İsmet Baba
1951 iskele-side meyhane, Can Yücel and Nazım Hikmet's haunt
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Founded 1951, third-generation family operation. Half the restaurant extends over the water at the iskele. No credit cards, authentic meyhane code, not tourist trap.
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 60
View 0
Food 85
Value 100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about İsmet Baba, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is İsmet Baba?
İsmet Baba is located in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul, Kuzguncuk Mah., Çarşı Cad. No:1, 34674 Üsküdar.
What is İsmet Baba best for?
İsmet Baba is especially popular for Date Night, Celebration, Friends.
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