The Best Pizza Places in Istanbul
14 hand-picked places in İstanbul, with photos, notes and a map.
Elçin · Sönmezay
Italian style pizza is traditionally made with thin, crispy dough and fresh ingredients.
One of the most well-known types is the Neapolitan pizza, famous for its soft, thin crust and wood-fired oven. Margherita pizza is topped with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Pizza Romana is thinner and crispier, while Siciliana pizza is characterized by its thick, soft crust. Ingredients such as cheese, olive oil and sometimes seafood are commonly used
1. Cortiletto
Cortiletto Pizzeria offers authentic Italian pizzas in Teşvikiye. It stands out with its thin-crust pizzas cooked over a wood fire and its garden-like lower level. Reservations are recommended, especially in the evenings.
2. Pizza Lovers Club
Pizza Lovers Club is located in Emirgan and serves Italian wood-fired pizzas. The menu includes vegan and vegetarian options. It is open every day of the week from 11:00 to 23:00.
3. 49 Çukurcuma
49 Çukurcuma is a rustic pizzeria in Beyoğlu that offers 19 types of pizza cooked in a stone oven. The pizzas prepared with fresh ingredients and cheeses from Bozcaada attract attention. It stands out with its cozy decoration.
4. Bafetto Pizza
Bafetto Pizza is a pizzeria with branches in various districts of Istanbul. It offers thin crust pizzas cooked in a wood fire. Its menu includes unique pizzas with hummus and halloumi cheese.
5. Pizza Teo
Pizza Teo is a popular spot in Kadıköy Erenköy serving Neapolitan-style pizzas. Artichoke hearts and smoked ribs are the highlights on the menu. It is open from 11:30 to 21:30 and has online ordering.
6. Pizzeria Il Pellicano
Pizzeria Il Pellicano is known for its Neapolitan style pizzas in Moda. It offers varieties such as Margherita, Napoli and Pellicano pizzas. It stands out with its friendly atmosphere and quality ingredients.
7. Il Padrino Restaurant
Il Padrino Ristorante is located in Caddebostan, Kadıköy. It is known for its authentic Italian cuisine and relaxed atmosphere. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists.
8. Zucca Pizza
Zucca Pizza is famous for its vegan pizzas in Nişantaşı and Pangaltı. Avocado and pumpkin sauce pizzas are prominent on the menu. It attracts attention with its relaxed atmosphere and variety of options.
9. Mirabella Pizza
Mirabella Pizza offers a wide range of Italian menu in a friendly atmosphere in Cihangir. Its location close to the historical Cihangir Mosque makes it an easily accessible spot for both locals and tourists.
10. Forno
Forno Balat is known for its pizzas, pide and lahmacun in Fener and Balat. It attracts attention with its central location and affordable prices. It also offers vegan and vegetarian friendly menu options.
11. Pizza Locale
Pizza Locale Moda is known for its thin-crust Italian pizzas. It offers special pizzas with smoked ribs and Tire sausage. It appeals to a variety of tastes with vegan and gluten-free options.
12. Paps Italian
Paps Italian is an Italian restaurant in Karaköy that serves Neapolitan-style pizzas and handmade pasta. Highlights include 36-month-aged fettuccine with parmesan and porcini mushroom ravioli.
13. Nello’s Italian Restaurant
Nello’s Italian Restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine in Erenköy. It is known for its pizzas prepared with fresh ingredients and handmade pasta. It stands out with its friendly atmosphere and fast service.
14. Cecconi’s Restaurants
Cecconi’s Istanbul offers Italian cuisine within Soho House. It is famous for its handmade pastas, pizzas and classic Italian flavors. It also offers vegan and gluten-free options.
