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Giritli
MICHELIN-selected (2026)
About Giritli
Giritli, on Yenigüvey Sokak in Cankurtaran, between Sultanahmet and the sea walls, is listed in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Türkiye. It serves a generous set menu of Aegean and Cretan meze, herbs and greens, followed by fish, in a pretty old house with a garden courtyard.
Why it's on our list
- In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)
- Set meze and fish menu
- Garden in summer
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Giritli before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Giritli are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- SultanahmetT1650 m8 min walk
- ÇemberlitaşT1950 m12 min walk
- GülhaneT1950 m12 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Ishakpaşa Caddesi350 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Çayıroğlu Sokağı550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Blue Mosque400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Hagia Sophia550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Basilica Cistern550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Topkapı Palace900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Grand Bazaar1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Spice Bazaar1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Galata Bridge1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Galata Tower2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- İstiklal Avenue3.3 kmWalk 42 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)30 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)36 kmCar or taxi 110 min