Fatih Kadirga, Istanbul · Since 1960
Two historic flatbreads from Develi, Kayseri — baked in Istanbul over real oak embers in a traditional stone oven. Same recipe, same fire, for more than sixty years.
About Us
Develi Seyrani Pide began in 1960 in Develi, a district of Kayseri in central Anatolia, and lives on today in Fatih Kadirga, Istanbul. We are one of the few places in the city serving the region's two historic specialities — Develi civiklisi and Develi tahinlisi — exactly as they were made back home.
The room is small and the kitchen is not hidden away: from your table you watch the dough being rolled, the filling laid on and the pide slid into the oven. We do not tout in the street — rather than pulling people in from the pavement, we rely on what comes out of the oven.
In more than sixty years the oven has moved, the recipe has not. Dough is rolled fresh every morning, the topping is prepared the same day, and every pide is baked over oak embers in a stone oven.
"Istanbul's best pide house —
in our guests' words"
Our Signatures
The historic flavours of Develi, Kayseri — served in Istanbul.
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Develi civiklisi is a thin flatbread from Develi, a district of Kayseri in central Anatolia. Its name comes from the soft, moist texture — "civik" in the local dialect — that appears when the dough is rolled paper-thin and the topping bakes into it rather than sitting on top. That is what separates it from an ordinary minced-meat pide: the base is not thick and crunchy but thin and tender.
Where to eat Develi civiklisi in Istanbul? One of the few addresses keeping the original recipe is Develi Seyrani Pide in Fatih Kadirga. See the address and directions.
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Develi tahinlisi is made by rolling thin dough with tahini and sugar into layers, then baking it in the stone oven. Under high heat the tahini caramelises: the top turns deep gold, the layers inside stay soft.
Looking for Develi tahinlisi in Istanbul? We bake it fresh in the stone oven every day. +90 212 518 19 61
Why Develi Seyrani Pide
A simple, family-run place. The staff are extremely kind and helpful. The pide we had were delicious, cooked over wood. The best pide I have eaten in Istanbul.
Locale semplice a conduzione familiare. Personale gentilissimo e super disponibile. Le pide che abbiamo preso erano buonissime cottura a legna. La migliore pide che abbia mangiato ad Istanbul
Luigi
Excellent pide prepared over a wood fire right in front of you, in this small, very welcoming restaurant. Close to the Blue Mosque, ten minutes on foot. Unlike many others in the surrounding streets, this family restaurant will not tout for your business — which is very pleasant, and a sign of reliability.
Excellentes pides préparées au feu de bois devant vous au sein de ce petit restaurant très convivial et chaleureux. Proche de la mosquée bleue (10 min à pied) ce restaurant familial ne vous démarchera contrairement à beaucoup d'autres dans les rues parallèles et adjacentes, ce qui est très agréable, et signe de fiabilité.
Sammy Chahir
Super tasty pide in all sorts of varieties! You sit right in the middle of the bakery and get to watch the friendliest people at work. Suitable for vegetarians too!
Super leckere Pide in unterschiedlichen Varianten! Man sitzt mitten in der Backstube und darf den freundlichsten Menschen beim Arbeiten zuschauen :) Auch für Vegetarier geeignet!
Swen Knorz
The best pide I tasted in five days in Istanbul. A place that is not at all commercial, not a tourist trap like so many in this city.
La miglior pida assaggiata in cinque giorni a Istanbul. Locale per nulla commerciale e acchiappa turisti come tanti in questa città.
Davide Cotellessa
The best pide we have tried in Istanbul. Very good price and the owner is very friendly. We have come twice.
El mejor pide que hemos probado en Estambul. Muy buen precio y muy simpatico el dueño. Hemos venido dos veces
Marta Galloso
Delicious! Every time I am in Istanbul I come here and eat a pide. Highly recommended!
Köstlich! Jedes Mal wenn ich in Istanbul bin, komme ich hier her und esse ein Pide. Sehr zu empfehlen!
Ayla A.
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Frequently Asked
Develi civiklisi is a thin flatbread from Develi, a district of Kayseri in central Anatolia. Its name comes from the soft, moist texture — "civik" in the local dialect — that results from rolling the dough paper-thin and letting the meat topping bake into it rather than sit on top. It is baked briefly at high heat over oak embers in a stone oven, so the edges char lightly while the centre stays tender.
Develi Seyrani Pide in Fatih Kadirga is one of the few places in Istanbul serving Develi civiklisi to the original recipe. The address is Emin Sinan Mahallesi, Piyer Loti Caddesi No:69/B, Fatih, Istanbul — around a 10 minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and the Grand Bazaar. Open every day, 12:00–23:00.
Yes, it leans sweet. Develi tahinlisi is made by rolling thin dough with tahini and sugar into layers, then baking it in a stone oven. The tahini caramelises in the heat, giving a deep golden crust and soft layers inside. It is usually eaten after a meal or alongside Turkish tea.
In a standard minced-meat pide the dough is rolled thicker and the topping sits on the surface, giving a crisp result. In civiklisi the dough is rolled far thinner and the topping bakes into it, so the texture stays soft and moist — "civik". Both are baked over oak embers, but they eat completely differently.
The business was founded in 1960 in Develi, Kayseri, and has been run by the same family for more than sixty years. It is based today in Fatih Kadirga, Istanbul.
We are in Kadirga, Fatih, at Emin Sinan Mahallesi Piyer Loti Caddesi No:69/B. It is roughly an 8–10 minute walk downhill from Sultanahmet Square, and about 10 minutes from the Grand Bazaar or Cemberlitas. On public transport, take the T1 tram to Cemberlitas or Sultanahmet.
Yes. Every pide is baked over real oak embers in a traditional stone oven. No gas, no electric oven. The stone spreads the heat evenly, so the base crisps while the top stays tender.
Yes. Develi tahinlisi is made from dough, tahini and sugar, and the walnut pide (cevizli) from fresh walnuts and spices — neither contains meat. Develi civiklisi, the minced meat pide and the cheese & sucuk pide all contain meat.
Yes. Every pide is available to take away, and we take table reservations. Call +90 212 518 19 61 to reserve or order. Each pide is baked fresh to order in the stone oven.
We are open every day of the week from 12:00 to 23:00. For reservations or takeaway, call +90 212 518 19 61.
Visit Us
Open daily 12:00 – 23:00 · the oven is always lit
Address
Emin Sinan Mah.
Piyer Loti Cad. No:69/B
Kadirga · Fatih, Istanbul
10 min walk from Sultanahmet
Opening Hours
12:00 — 23:00
Seven days a week
Fresh pide every day
Finding us: we are in Kadirga, Fatih — an easy walk from Sultanahmet, Cemberlitas, the Grand Bazaar, Little Hagia Sophia and Eminonu. Take the T1 tram to Cemberlitas or Sultanahmet and walk down for 8–10 minutes.
