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The best ice cream in Istanbul
Start with Baylan in Kadıköy, Meşhur Dondurmacı Ali Usta in Moda and Dondurmacci. Here are all 5, with why each one is worth it.
- BaylanKadıköy · Ice cream
Historic patisserie offers an elegant sit-down setting for ice cream desserts.
- Meşhur Dondurmacı Ali UstaModa · Ice cream
Traditional ice cream institution in Moda, a natural stop on an Asian-side food walk.
- DondurmacciIce cream
Inventive ice cream flavors include floral and spiced combinations, with vegan options.
- Dondurmacı Yaşar UstaIce cream
Popular late-opening scoop shop known for intense flavors and neighborhood appeal.
- Vero GelatoGelato
Italian-run gelateria using seasonal ingredients, with sugar-free choices also available.
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Where is the best ice cream in Istanbul?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Baylan (Kadıköy), Meşhur Dondurmacı Ali Usta (Moda) and Dondurmacci. All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Istanbul: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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