Family-run · Balat, Istanbul

Köfteci Arnavut

Köfteci Arnavut: Family-run in Balat, Istanbul. Order: The square-shaped grilled meatballs, with trileçe if it is on offer.

Local favorite

What to order

The square-shaped grilled meatballs, with trileçe if it is on offer

Why go

Open since 1937 and now run by the third generation of an Albanian-origin family, in a Balat street that feels untouched by time. Time Out covers it both in its heritage list and in its own write-up (2019, so confirm it is open before going). Single-site corroboration only.

Address
Ayvansaray Caddesi, 34087 İstanbul
Neighborhood
Balat
Price
$$
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