WHO IT SUITS
Is this venue right for you?
For couples and small groups seeking traditional meze, rakı and a long conversation in Reşitpaşa without a staged show.


Meyhanes
Small groups may walk in; it is useful to check availability ahead for weekend evenings.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
Adab Eski Usul Meyhane keeps the traditional meze-and-rakı table and old-style meyhane etiquette alive in Reşitpaşa. Food, drinks and long conversation, rather than stage shows, create its calm character.
Turkish and nostalgic background songs sit behind classical meyhane conversation. No regular live-stage program has been confirmed; if you want a performance, ask the venue directly before making plans.
Simple tables and service geared to talking fit Reşitpaşa’s neighborhood character. The pace of shared conversation and table service shapes the evening more than a stage show.
An old-style meyhane pairing daily-made meze, hot starters and rakı at a traditional service pace. Sharing dishes and sitting together for hours are central.
Couples and small groups who value traditional meze, rakı and unbroken conversation more than a show.
Comfortable but neat everyday clothes suit a calm, traditional table in Reşitpaşa; shoes suitable for a long sitting are a good choice.
Adab Eski Usul Meyhane successfully keeps the traditional meyhane (tavern) experience alive with its unpretentious neighborhood setting, delicious mezes, and music that complements the rakı without overpowering the conversation. The service is warm, swift, and unpretentious; the balance maintained between price and quality keeps regulars coming back. However, indoor smoking is a notable issue; when the smoke gets thick, it can affect the entire evening. Guests have also found it bothersome when cleaning begins late at night and the lights are turned on to signal that it is time to leave. While some portions may seem small and pricey, the venue excels at creating an atmosphere centered around conversation and meze.
WHO IT SUITS
For couples and small groups seeking traditional meze, rakı and a long conversation in Reşitpaşa without a staged show.
HIGHLIGHTS
A clear old-style meyhane identity, a meze-and-rakı table built around conversation and a neighborhood-scale alternative on the Maslak–Reşitpaşa corridor.
NOTE
Mezes are prepared daily and can vary by season; ask before ordering if you have a particular dish in mind. The venue is closed Sunday, and reserving a table for Friday or Saturday is safer.
GETTING THERE
Tuncay Artun Cd. No:139, Reşitpaşa, 34467 Sarıyer/İstanbul. A short walk or taxi connection from İTÜ–Ayazağa or Atatürk Oto Sanayi on M2 is practical.