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

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.

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