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Where to get ice cream in Istanbul

Five places for gelato, soft serve and a proper scoop. Check hours before you go: plenty slow down or close in winter.

5 places in Istanbul · by Chef Amazing · updated October 21, 2026
Photo: Julian Lupyan, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

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    Dondurmacı Yaşar Usta

    Ice cream

    Popular late-opening scoop shop known for intense flavors and neighborhood appeal.

    Bağdat Cad. No:223, 34710 Istanbul, Turkey · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Meşhur Dondurmacı Ali Usta

    Ice cream · Moda

    Traditional ice cream institution in Moda, a natural stop on an Asian-side food walk.

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    Dondurmacci

    Ice cream · Teşvikiye/Nişantaşı, Şişli

    Get: Salted caramel (tuzlu karamel); rose, pear, lemon-ginger and lavender flavours

    Inventive ice cream flavors include floral and spiced combinations, with vegan options.

    Teşvikiye, Şakayık Sk. 11/E, 34365 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Baylan

    Ice cream · Kadıköy; Bebek

    Get: Kup Griye (the signature ice-cream coupe)

    Historic patisserie offers an elegant sit-down setting for ice cream desserts.

    Muvakkithane Caddesi No: 9/A, 34710 Kadıköy, Istanbul · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Vero Gelato

    Gelato · Caddebostan, Kadıköy

    Get: Raffaello flavor; tahini ice cream sweetened with carob; salted caramel

    Italian-run gelateria using seasonal ingredients, with sugar-free choices also available.

    Caddebostan Mahallesi, Bağdat Caddesi No:264, 34728 Kadıköy, İstanbul · Map · Add to Chef Amazing

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