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Kalispera Rum Meyhanesi venue
Yeniköy · Sarıyer

Kalispera Rum Meyhanesi

Meyhanes

Opening hoursDaily: 12:00–01:00
Price level$$$
Entry & reservations
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Reservations are recommended when few tables are available in the evening.

Google rating
3.5 / 5 · 227 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

A small Greek-style meyhane on the Yeniköy waterfront, drawing on Ottoman, Greek and Hellenic cooking through meze and seafood.

Music & programme

Greek-language and Turkish tunes accompany the seafood table. Live singing or fasıl may not happen nightly; stage programs vary by date.

Atmosphere

Polished and conversation-focused, in keeping with a waterfront neighborhood. It begins calmly at dinner and livens as guests join in with songs.

Concept

Greek cuisine and seafood, combining table service and meze with Turkish music in one evening.

Guest profile

Seafood and Greek-food enthusiasts, couples and small groups.

Dress code

Simple, comfortable, neat everyday clothes fit a Greek-style meyhane dinner.

Customer Review Summary

Kalispera No:15 offers an experience that sharply divides opinion in reviews. Satisfied customers praise the warm, casual atmosphere, friendly service, and the Greek-inspired mezes, fish, and hot appetizers; many note—especially under the new team—that portions are filling, service is sincere, and the price-to-performance ratio is reasonable. Conversely, numerous reviews state that the venue fails to live up to the "Greek tavern" identity promised on social media, noting that mezes are small, ordinary, or tasteless, and service can be slow and disorganized. A cramped, stuffy environment, heavy cigarette smoke, loud music, cleanliness issues, and unexpected charges added to the bill are among the recurring complaints. Experiences vary over time due to changes in management and staff. It is advisable to clarify the current menu, prices, seating arrangements, and billing practices before visiting.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For couples and small groups seeking Greek- and Aegean-inspired meze, seafood and long conversations in Yeniköy.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Distinctive culinary heritage and Yeniköy waterfront location, with dining, Turkish music and group enjoyment in one evening.

NOTE

Before your visit

Do not confuse this venue with older Beyoğlu listings bearing the same name.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

On the coast road at Yeniköy Köybaşı Caddesi. Full address: Yeniköy Mahallesi, Köybaşı Caddesi No. 162/A, Sarıyer, İstanbul.