Alternative eating options are beginning to increase in İstanbul for the people who are vegan and vegetarian. So, we have selected the best vegan and vegetarian cuisines for both the activists who have this kind of eating habits and people who want to try  vegetarian food.

Bi’nevi Karaköy

One of the best and noteworthy place that has a vegetarian cuisine, is located in Karaköy which is one of the districts that is considered trendy and boast of luxurious options in İstanbul. Also, this place may be preferred by the people who have to eat gluten- free food. This place not only serves quite healthy and light food options in its menu but also offers you a plethora of breads which are home made. One of the best flavors that you can have here is Bi’nevi Burger which is prepared with a meatball made from beet and black beans. Moreover, Bi’nevi Karaköy  is an ideal option for Sunday brunch.

Govinda İstanbul

Govinda is a place that goes beyond the vegetarian cuisine. The place adheres by the cooking concepts of vegan cuisine in its kitchen, where meat, eggs, fish and even mushroom is not used by the cooks. The cooks who are using the traditional methods of Indian cuisine, prepare the foods by giving importance not only to the flavor but also to the form and smell of the meal. So, if you are a vegan, this place is one of the best places you can experience. Additionally, Govinda İstanbul is located in Taksim, one of the districts which is so popular among tourists and which shows development in terms of this kind of restaurant investment in İstanbul, providing you with a clientele that is ready to try new items and cuisines.

Nature&Peace

Starting off with the slogan of ‘’Eat vegetables for a healthy life, and be peaceful!’’, Nature&Peace is the best-known restaurant of vegetarian cuisine in the town. It is located in Büyükparmakkapı in Beyoğlu, one of the districts which is transforming into a luxury district in İstanbul. The moment you walk into the place, you can feel peaceful as a result of its amazing design, consisting mirrors, lots of paintings, dim lights and comfortable seats. Although it is a place mostly preferred by vegetarian people in order to eat delicious meals, Nature&Peace hosts people without making any discrimination by adding red and white meat to their menu!