Kanaat Lokantası Restaurant
Historic Family Run Traditional
Kanaat Lokantası
Üsküdar
$$
A family Üsküdar esnaf lokanta since 1933, Ottoman home cooking read off the steam table
Restaurant
Mezme
Sasun Estukyan's old-school Kurtuluş meze meyhane, the dishes he grew up on
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed July 2026
Kurtuluş |
$$ Mid-range for Restaurant
| Mon-Sat ~11:00-22:00 (Sun closed)
| Last reviewed: Jul 2026 Mezme is a small Kurtuluş meze shop and meyhane where Sasun Estukyan makes the Antakya and old-Istanbul dishes he grew up on, no gloss and barely sixteen seats. The mezes are the point, the room is plain and the regulars are the neighbourhood. It is the quiet, personal end of the meyhane tradition rather than the loud one.
Editor's Tip
Sixteen seats, so book. Let the meze cabinet lead and settle in for a slow rakı table.
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 40
View 0
Food 65
Value 100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Mezme, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Mezme?
Mezme is located in Kurtuluş, Istanbul, Bozkurt Mah., Poyraz Sk. No:26/D, 34375 Kurtuluş, Şişli, İstanbul.
What are the opening hours of Mezme?
Mezme is open Mon-Sat ~11:00-22:00 (Sun closed).
What is Mezme best for?
Mezme is especially popular for Long Dinner, Rakı Table, Small Group.
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