How much does dinner for two cost at a restaurant in Istanbul?

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TL;DR

Dinner for two at a mid-range cafe or restaurant in Istanbul costs about 2000-3000 Turkish lira (including beer). Street food is a cheaper option when you're too tired to sit down for a full meal.

What the community said

Watch your bill closely — some travelers reported being overcharged by 200-300 Turkish lira at a few restaurants.

overcharge of 200-300 TRY

Travelers with an active schedule often skipped lunch and dinner entirely, sticking to light snacks — this noticeably cut down overall food expenses during the trip.

Dinner for two at a mid-range cafe or restaurant runs about 2000-3000 Turkish lira if you order with beer; many travelers skipped lunch altogether to save money.

2,000-3,000 TRY for two

When too exhausted to sit down at a restaurant, street food came in handy — a quick and noticeably cheaper alternative.

street food