Lokanta Helvetia - Istanbul

Perfect place to escape the crowds and eat some delicious homemade food. The staff are friendly and can help you select vegan dishes, the food itself is full of flavour and really great value. They also do takeout. Locals eat here too and it felt like the real Istanbul.

A great find to have a very local yet fully vegetarian meal. Very cheap. It's on a per plate basis, in which you can choose 5 items from their menu.

"This place is fantastic and offers amazing value. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu, and the staff was very accommodating in helping us avoid meat dishes. We each chose five items and the portions were quite generous. The restaurant is cozy with both indoor and outdoor seating. Customers seemed to dine and leave fairly quickly, perhaps due to the limited seating and the busy atmosphere."

Helvetia is a great choice for a delicious and affordable meal in Istanbul. It's one of my favorite restaurants for a quick bite. The staff is fluent in English, but make sure to mention if you're vegan to avoid yogurt on your dish.

I've walked past this restaurant many times, but it always seemed too crowded to inquire about their vegetarian options. The way it works is that you choose a plate and then select 5 out of the 12 or so options available, and they will bring it to your table. To my surprise, almost everything is vegetarian except for one item (meatballs), and most options appear to be vegan. There is a good variety of dishes such as lentil balls, various bean dishes, rice, bulgur wheat, mung beans, and different garnished vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery. At 13TL per plate, it is great value for the quality of food. They have communal tables inside and a few outdoor seating options. The restaurant can get quite busy, but the staff are friendly and helpful.