Category: Commercial
Type: Restaurant
Location: Alemdar, Divan Yolu Ave. Fatih
Date: 1920
Period: Ottoman Empire
Designer: Unknown
Photos: Kaan Çorbacı
Established by Mehmet Seracettin Efendi in 1920, the Historic Sultanahmet Meatball Restaurant is housed in a registered late 19th-century building that exemplifies the civil architecture of the late Ottoman period. Located on the bustling Divanyolu Street, the structure was originally designed as a residence before transitioning into a commercial space, maintaining its historical integrity amidst the evolving urban landscape of Sultanahmet. The building’s simple yet dignified aesthetic serves as a backdrop for a culinary tradition that has spanned four generations of the Tezçakın family, famously known for their signature spice-free grilled meatballs. Today, the restaurant remains a vital link to the city’s past, offering visitors an authentic experience of Old Istanbul through both its enduring flavors and its well-preserved architectural setting.
