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Istanbul Authentic Turkish Family Dinner with Eastern Family

average rating is 5 out of 5

13 reviews

Experience hosted at home by
Nuran

2 Hours

English, Turkish

When we travel, we all look for hidden gems, local traditions, and meaningful connections. If you’re wondering what are the best things to do in Istanbul beyond the usual tourist spots, we’d love to welcome you into our home for an authentic Turkish dinner experience. 🍽️

This is not a restaurant, and we are not chefs—we are simply people who love bringing cultures together around the dinner table. Turkish hospitality is about warmth, generosity, and making guests feel like family, and we want you to experience that firsthand.
We’ll serve a delicious homemade meal, featuring classic dishes like Dolma (stuffed grape leaves), Karnıyarık (eggplant filled with spiced meat and sauce), and a refreshing yogurt-based carrot meze. But this is not just about food—this is about sharing stories, learning from each other, and experiencing real home life in Istanbul.

We are just as excited to learn about your culture and traditions as we are to share our own. This evening is a mix of friendship, curiosity, and great food, all in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. 💌

If you’re looking for a unique experience in Istanbul, something that not everyone can find, this is your chance to feel at home, even in a new city. Come as a guest, leave as a friend! 🧡

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Nuran

Nuran is a retired design teacher and entrepreneur now hosting cooking classes at home.

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What do our guests say?

average rating is 5 out of 5

If I could choose one thing worth doing in Istanbul, this would be it. Lovely family will help you experience the turkish home atmosphere. Lots of laughs, good food and really nice new friendships. ❤️

19.10.23

123nejlan

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average rating is 5 out of 5

It really was one of my best experiences in Istanbul! We were able to spend the evening with the most welcoming family I ever met 🌞 I wouldn’t want to miss it! Also the food was the best I had 😋

27.10.23

Elhkvrt

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average rating is 5 out of 5

An amazing experience for everyone who wants to deep dive into local culture. As a group of 4 introverts we met so warm and welcoming people there, wonderful environment. Dishes we helped to cook turned out really tasty. So like to discover local cuisine, really enjoyed.

18.12.23

Safari29955463421

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average rating is 5 out of 5

Through the web page we booked a family dinner on Dec 24th. Due to traffic we were later, but everyone was happy we came. The food was fantastic, but even more important was the conversation we had with the family, the stories they told us, details about tradition and history. It was a unique opportunity to get in touch with a local family, we were grateful for that opportunity.

03.01.25

K6175KZpeters

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