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Budget-friendly places to eat in Fatih (student-friendly)

Lokantas, esnaf kitchens, and plate meals for student and everyday budgets in Fatih, ranked for value.

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Budget-friendly (student-friendly) places in Fatih. Hours and menus can change — verify before you go.

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  10. Tarihi Eminönü Derya Balıkçısı 1945

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    4.4
    Fish restaurant

    FATİH · İstanbul · Türkiye

    For those looking for a fish restaurant in Eminönü, Tarihi Eminönü Derya Balıkçısı 1945 offers a practical alternative with its central location, outdoor area, and extended service hours.

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  13. Balıkçı Sabahattin

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    4.4
    Fish restaurant

    FATİH · İstanbul · Türkiye

    A modest restaurant offering traditional seafood dishes, salads, and desserts, complete with outdoor seating.

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  15. Palukçu

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    4.6
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    FATİH · İstanbul · Türkiye

    İstanbul şehrinin sevilen noktalarından biri.

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  21. Matbah Restaurant

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    4.5
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    FATİH · İstanbul · Türkiye

    A luxury hotel featuring elegant rooms and suites, alongside a restaurant, housed in a former 19th-century hospital building.

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