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Pandeli
Bib Gourmand (2026)
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Image courtesy of © Dudva · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Pandeli
Pandeli is up a staircase in the gatehouse of the Spice Bazaar at Eminönü, in rooms lined with blue tiles. It has served classic Turkish and Ottoman dishes since the early 20th century, and holds a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide. Order the aubergine börek and the lamb dishes, and come for lunch while you explore the bazaars.
Why it's on our list
- Bib Gourmand (2026)
- Above the Spice Bazaar
- Blue tiles
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pandeli before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Pandeli 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
- EminönüT1T5150 m2 min walk
- SirkeciT1450 m6 min walk
- KaraköyT1650 m8 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Maliye Caddesi900 m11 min walk
- Taxi rank, Şehzadebaşı Caddesi1.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- Spice Bazaar100 mWalk 1 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 3 min
- Galata Bridge350 mWalk 5 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Grand Bazaar600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Galata Tower1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Basilica Cistern1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Topkapı Palace1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Hagia Sophia1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Blue Mosque1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- İstiklal Avenue1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 97 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 105 min