Palatium Cafe and Restaurant
Authentic Turkish Restaurant
in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

⭐ Trusted by Thousands of Travelers Since 2010

📍 In the Heart of Sultanahmet – 2 Minutes from Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

🔥 Authentic Turkish Cuisine – Signature Clay Pot Experience

A Timeless Turkish Dining Experience Where Past Meets Present

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Traditional Turkish Restaurant in Sultanahmet Near Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

Looking for an authentic Turkish restaurant in Sultanahmet, Istanbul?

Experience rich Turkish flavours, traditional clay pot dishes, kebabs, and handcrafted recipes in the historic heart of Sultanahmet.

Just steps from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Palatium offers a warm atmosphere, unforgettable taste, and a memorable dining experience.

Welcome to Palatium

Authentic Turkish cuisine in the heart of Istanbul

Hello, traveler!

Welcome to Palatium Cafe & Restaurant, where we blend ancient traditions with modern Turkish cuisine.

Enjoy our exquisite Turkish clay pot dishes, mezzes, and pides, cooked in a traditional brick oven. Our rich drink menu perfectly complements our dishes.

Experience the warm hospitality and unique ambiance that make Palatium a standout destination in Istanbul. We offer a cozy atmosphere, excellent service, and a delightful dining experience that captures the essence of Turkish culinary heritage.

Whether you're here for a special occasion or a casual meal, Palatium Cafe & Restaurant promises an unforgettable experience.

Our Authentic Turkish Dishes

Delicious Turkish pide with sucuk and cheese

Pides

Enjoy our finest home-made dough pides and pizzas, crafted to perfection.

From Brick Oven

Savor the flavors of lamb, chicken, fish, or vegetable dishes, all cooked to perfection in our brick oven.

Delicious Mediterranean mezze platter with hummus, dolmas, and pita bread

Starters

Treat yourself to our freshly made traditional Turkish mezes and appetisers.

Welcome to Palatium Cafe and Restaurant
The Place Blends History with Modern Flavors

Explore Our Traditional Turkish Menu
Please use Tabs for switch the Categories of our Menu

Hot Drinks

Natural Tea

Turkish Tea

60 TL

Apple Tea

60 TL

Fresh Mint Tea

170 TL

Sage Tea

170 TL

Jasmine Tea

195 TL

Linden Tea

170 TL

Rose Tea

170 TL

Camomile Tea

170 TL

Coffee

Turkish Coffee

(With, Without, Medium Sugar)

190 TL

Espresso

190 TL

Americano

200 TL

Cappuccino

220 TL

Caffe Latte

220 TL

Hot Chocolate

250 TL

Salep

220 TL

Soft Drinks

Coke

150 TL

Coke Light, Coke Zero

150 TL

Fanta

150 TL

Sprite

150 TL

Ice Tea

Peach, Lemon

150 TL

Cheery or Apple Juice

150 TL

Pineapple Juice

150 TL

Fresh Orange Juice

230 TL

Lemonade

150 TL

Ayran / Yogurt Drink

120 TL

Small Mineral Water

(Sparkling)

80 TL

Big Mineral Water

(Sparkling)

135 TL

Small Water

60 TL

Big Water

135 TL

Tonic Water

150 TL

Red Bull

280 TL

Iced Coffee

Ice Coffee Americano

225 TL

Ice Coffee Latte

250 TL

Ice Coffee Mocha

250 TL

Vanilla Ice Coffee

250 TL

Milkshake

Milkshake Vanilla

260 TL

Milkshake Chocolate

260 TL

Milkshake Strawberry

260 TL

Milkshake Banana

260 TL

Mezze & Starters

All Dishes Served with Hot Pita Bread

Delicious Mediterranean mezze platter with hummus, eggplant salad, haydari, muhammara, saksuka and pita bread

Mezze Plates

Şakşuka, Humus, Eggplant Salad, Dolma, Haydari, Muhammara, Pita Bread

510 TL

Soup of the Day

Red Lentil Soup or Chef's Special

280 TL

Delicious cheese and tomato salad with olives

Cheese Plate

Cheddar Cheese, Turkish Feta Cheese, Civil Cheese, Tomatoes, and Cucumber, Green and Black Olives

410 TL

Humus

Mashed Chickpeas with a Touch of Garlic, Tahini and Olive Oil

250 TL

Haydari

Strained Yogurt Mixed Dry Mint, Arugula, Garlic and Touch of Olive Oil

250 TL

Şakşuka

Fried eggplant and potatoes with special Tomato Sauce

250 TL

Eggplant Salad

Grilled Mash Eggplant Mixed, Grilled Red Bell Pepper with Garlic and Olive Oil

250 TL

Delicious stuffed grape leaves served with lemon and tomato

Dolma (Stuffed Wine Leaves)

Wine Leaves Rolled with Rice and Turkish Spices

250 TL

Delicious red pepper dip muhammara served with pita bread

Muhammara (Spicy)

Red Pepper Paste, Tomato paste, Hot Chilly Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Walnut, Touch of Garlic and Olive Oil

250 TL

French Fries

Fried Potato

295 TL

Salads

Shepard Salad

Tomato, Cucumber,Green Pepper, Onion, Parsley

395 TL

Seasonal Salad

Tomato, Lettuce, Cucumber, Arugula, Corn, Carrot

395 TL

Cheese Salad

Tomato, Lettuce, Cucumber, Arugula, Corn, Carrot with Feta Cheese Toppings

455 TL

Shrimp Salad

Tomato, Lettuce, Cucumber, Arugula, Corn, Carrot with Special Cooked Shrimp Toppings

650 TL

Chicken Salad

Tomato, Lettuce, Cucumber, Arugula, Corn, Carrot with Special Cooked Chicken Breast Toppings

585 TL

Lamb Salad

Tomato, Lettuce, Cucumber, Arugula, Corn, Carrot with Special Cooked Lean Lamb Toppings

630 TL

Pides

Pide with Cheddar Cheese

Special Turkish Doug with Cheddar Cheese Topping

470 TL

Savory pide with meat, cheese, and herbs on wooden board

Pide with Minced Lamb Meat

Special Turkish Doug with Cheddar Cheese and Minced Lamb Meat Topping

520 TL

Savory pide with beef, tomatoes, and herbs on rustic wood

Pide with Roasted Meat

Special Turkish Doug with Cheddar Cheese and Roasted Beef Meat Topping with Tomato and Red Bell Pepper

630 TL

Delicious Turkish pide with cheese and sucuk

Pide with Turkish Spicy Salami

Special Turkish Doug with Cheddar Cheese and Turkish Spicy Salami Topping

530 TL

Savory mushroom and vegetable pide on rustic wood

Veggie Pide

Special Turkish Doug with Cheddar Cheese and Mushroom, Tomato, Green Pepper, Olive and Corn Topping

490 TL

Delicious cheesy pide bread on rustic wooden board

Pide with Chicken

Special Turkish Doug with Cheddar Cheese and Lean Chicken meat with Tomato and Red Pepper Topping

520 TL

Delicious mushroom and vegetable pide on wooden board

Pide with Mixed Toppings

Special Turkish Doug with Cheddar Cheese and Minced Lamb Meat, Spicy Turkish Salami and Lean Chicken, Mushroom,Tomato, Red Pepper, Olives and Corn Topping

610 TL

Pizza

Margarita Pizza

Special Dough with Tomato Sauce with Cheddar Cheese and Tomato Slicing Topping.

490 TL

Delicious veggie pizza with tomato, mushrooms and cheese

Mix Pizza

Special Dough with Tomato Sauce with Cheddar Cheese and Turkish Salami, Tomatoes, Mushroom, Peppers, Olive, Corn

610 TL

Veggie Pizza

Special Dough with Tomato Sauce with Cheddar Cheese and Tomatoes, Mushroom, Peppers, Olive, Corn

490 TL

Traditional Clay Pot Dishes

All Dishes Served with Hot Pita Bread

Pottery Kebab

Baby Onion, Garlic, Green Pepper, Tomatoes, Olive oil and Butter cooked in Pottery,

Served with Special Claypot, Rice and Pita Bread

Lamb Selection

Beef Selection

1550 TL

Chicken Selection

Shrimp Selection

1550 TL

Veggie Selection (with Mushrooms)

1550 TL

Traditional Clay Pot Dishes
Lamb & Beef Selection

Delicious mixed grill platter: lamb, chicken, potatoes

Mix Kebab (1 Person)

1 pcs Lamb Chops, 1 pcs Shish Kebab, 1 pcs Chicken Chops, 2 pcs Meatballs, 2 pcs Chicken Wings cooked in Clay pot Dish

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

1480 TL

Delicious mixed grill platter: lamb chops, chicken, vegetables

Mix Kebab (2 Person)

2 pcs Lamb Chops, 2 pcs Shish Kebab, 2 pcs Chicken Chops, 4 pcs Meatballs, 4 pcs Chicken Wings Cooked in Clay pot Dish,

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

2650 TL

Iskender Kebab

Sliced Grilled Lamb Meat with Tomato Sauce

Over Pieces of Pita Bread,

Tomato, Butter, Green Pepper and Yogurt

750 TL

Delicious grilled meat with potatoes and peppers

Palatium Special

Ground Beef with Lamb meat mix over Smoked Eggplant mix with Garlic Yogurt, Butter and paprika cooked in Clay pot Dish,

Served with Tomato, Red Bell Pepper and French Fries

710 TL

Savory lamb dish with tomatoes and peppers

Yogurt Kebab

Lamb Meat Cooked in a Clay Pot Dish over Pita Bread with Garlic Yogurt

Served with Tomato, Green Pepper

710 TL

Begendili Kebab (Lamb or Beef)

Beef or Beef Meat Cooked in a Clay Pot Dish over

Mashed Smoked Eggplant, Garlic and Cheddar Cheese Mix

Served with French Fries, Pita Bread

710 TL

Delicious grilled meat dish with rice, potatoes, and vegetables served in a rustic clay pot

Urfa Kebab

Minced Lamb meat cooked a Clay Pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

710 TL

Delicious grilled meat with potatoes and vegetables

Lamb Shish Kebab

Lean Lamb Meat marinated with olive oil and cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

810 TL

Lamb Chops

Delicious Lamb Chops marinated with olive Oil, Turkish Spices cooked in Clay Pot Dish

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

1550 TL

Delicious grilled meat with rice, potatoes, and vegetables

Spicy Kebab

Minced Lamb meat mixed with Turkish Spicy Spices cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

710 TL

Sizzling grilled meat with potatoes and vegetables

Beef Shish Kebab

Entrecôte Beef Meat marinated with olive oil and cooked in a clay pot dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

785 TL

Delicious meat and potatoes dish served in a rustic clay pot at Palatium Restaurant

Tandır Kebab

Boneless Lamb Shank cooked in Clay Pot Dish over Pita Bread

Served with French Fries and Salad

1150 TL

Delicious Palatium Restaurant dish: grilled meat, potatoes, and vegetables served on a hot stone platter

Palatium Meatballs

Minced Lamb Meat mixed with Turkish Spices cooked in a Clay Pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

710 TL

Delicious potato and meat dish in a rustic clay pot

Lamb Tomato Stew

Lamb Meat with Fresh Tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Pepper cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with French Fries and Pita Bread

745 TL

Traditional Clay Pot Dishes
Veggie Selection

Roasted eggplant with potatoes and peppers in a rustic dish

Veggie Kebab

Eggplant, Tomato, Green Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Baby Onion, French Fries cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with Pita Bread. Cooking time ~30 min.

650 TL

Savory potato and meat dish in a rustic bowl

Veggie Stew

Fresh Tomatoes, Eggplant, Mushroom, Garlic, Green Peppers cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with French Fries and Pita Bread

650 TL

Traditional Clay Pot Dishes
Chicken Selection

Roasted chicken with potatoes and vegetables

Chicken Chops

Delicious Chicken Chops with Turkish Spices cooked in Clay pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

680 TL

Delicious grilled chicken with potatoes and rice

Chicken Wings with Hot Sauce

Marinated Chicken Wings with Turkish Spices cooked in Clay pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice, Pita Bread and Hot Sauce.

680 TL

Chicken Shish

Marinated Chicken Breast with Turkish Spices cooked in Clay pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion, French Fries, Rice and Pita Bread

680 TL

Delicious potato and meat dish in a clay pot

Chicken Tomato Stew

Lean Chicken Breast with Fresh Tomatoes, Eggplant, Green Peppers Cooked in Clay pot Dish,

Served with French Fries and Pita Bread

680 TL

Traditional Clay Pot Dishes
Seafood Selection

Levrek (Sea bass)

Delicious Fresh Sea bass cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion French Fries and Pita Bread

890 TL

Çipura (Sea Bream (Orata))

Delicious Fresh Sea Bream cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion French Fries and Pita Bread

890 TL

Salmon Fillet

Delicious Fresh Norwegian Salmon Fillet, a touch of garlic, Parsley, Lemon and Wine Sauce cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Baby Onion French Fries and Pita Bread

955 TL

Delicious potato casserole in a clay pot

Shrimp Casserole

Shrimp, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onion, Green Peppers with Cheddar Cheese Topping cooked in a Clay pot Dish.

Served with French Fries and Pita Bread.

890 TL

Shrimp with Garlic Butter (Spicy)

Cheddar Cheese, Turkish Feta Cheese, Civil Cheese, Tomatoes, and Cucumber, Green and Black Olives

750 TL

Desserts

Baklava

Multi Layered Flaky Pastry with Syrup and Walnut Filling

Baklava: 295 TL

Baklava with Ice Cream: 395 TL

Katmer

Multi Layered Flaky Pastry with Syrup and Walnut Filling

Katmer: 350 TL

Katmer with Ice Cream: 450 TL

Dessert: Kunafa with ice cream, served on a rustic wooden board

Künefe

Oven Baked Shredded Wheat with Soft Cheese with Thick Warm Syrup

Künefe: 310 TL

Künefe with Ice Cream: 400 TL

Delicious creamy rice pudding in rustic bowl

Sütlaç (Rice Pudding)

260 TL

Ice Cream

Vanilla, Chocolate, Caramel, Pistachio, Lemon, Sour Cherry, Strawberry

260 TL

Cheesecake

300 TL

See What Our Guests Have to Say

Discover Palatium
A Unique Turkish Dining Experience

Indulge in authentic Turkish cuisine at Palatium Cafe and Restaurant, a Turkish restaurant in Istanbul and one of the best places to dine in Sultanahmet, just steps from Hagia Sophia.
Enjoy rich Turkish flavours, traditional Turkish dishes, including clay pot specialties, and a wide selection of drinks, served with a touch of timeless elegance.
Discover the true taste of Istanbul with our signature recipes, warm atmosphere, and a truly authentic Turkish dining experience.

Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience that blends history with modern flavors.

Contact us

Cankurtaran, Kutlugün Sk. No:33, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

info@palatiumcafeandrestaurant.com

+90 543 844 54 13

Opening Hours:

Monday to Sunday

12.30pm - 12.30am

Get Directions

Make Reservation

Palatium Cafe and Restaurant Authentic Turkish Restaurant in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

⭐ Trusted by Thousands of Travelers Since 2010

📍 In the Heart of Sultanahmet – 2 Minutes from Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

🔥 Authentic Turkish Cuisine – Signature Clay Pot Experience

A Timeless Turkish Dining Experience Where Past Meets Present

Traditional Turkish Restaurant in Sultanahmet Near Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

Welcome to Palatium

Authentic Turkish cuisine in the heart of Istanbul

Our Authentic Turkish Dishes

Pides

From Brick Oven

Starters

Welcome to Palatium Cafe and Restaurant The Place Blends History with Modern Flavors

Explore Our Traditional Turkish Menu Please use Tabs for switch the Categories of our Menu

Hot Drinks

Natural Tea

Coffee

See What Our Guests Have to Say

Discover Palatium A Unique Turkish Dining Experience

Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience that blends history with modern flavors.

Contact us

Palatium Cafe and Restaurant
Authentic Turkish Restaurant
in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Welcome to Palatium Cafe and Restaurant
The Place Blends History with Modern Flavors

Explore Our Traditional Turkish Menu
Please use Tabs for switch the Categories of our Menu

Discover Palatium
A Unique Turkish Dining Experience