Kovada Mantı Beşiktaş — Restaurant in Beşiktaş

We discovered this place, like many others, through social media. It's a cozy and charming restaurant set up in what looks like a home kitchen, specializing in the authentic Turkish dish ‘Manti’. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the owner, a super friendly lady.

We decided to try all the types of manti she offered, and every single one was outstanding. Honestly, it’s the best manti I’ve ever had in Türkiye. The fried manti exceeded expectations, the vegetable and spinach versions were amazing, and the classic boiled one was also really, really good. We also tried their içli köfte, which was absolutely delicious.

Everything was spot on, not a single negative comment to make. One thing worth noting is how affordable it is: our bill for three people, including drinks, came to just €30. It’s the kind of meal you thoroughly enjoy and still feel great after eating.

Totally recommended if you’re in...

We came here just 15 minutes before closing and rang the establishment to check if we could still be served. They said if you come now, we’ll be glad to.

We were so hungry after a long day of sightseeing. The fried manti is what they’re known for so that’s what’s we tried. It was delicious and filling. I couldn’t even finish mine. My friend wiped her plate clean.

The price was around 300 each.

Thank you to the lady who stayed open later than usual to let us have a nice meal. She never made us feel rushed to leave. We...

Probably hands down the best Manti store I‘ve been to in Istanbul. The deep fried vegetarian Manti come in different varieties and with a separate yoghurt and tomato sauce as well as a selection of spices that can be added - all of it absolutely delicious! As for the store, it’s in a side street on ground level, and decorated in an absolutely cute way. The feeling you get while waiting for your food is as if you‘re at your friends home while their mother prepares a delicious meal for everyone, almost nostalgic. Can...