By Chef Restaurant
Located in Fatih, Istanbul, a Muslim-majority country, the restaurant serves traditional Turkish kebabs and Anatolian dishes.
Per-allergen evidence
Located in Fatih, Istanbul, a Muslim-majority country, the restaurant serves traditional Turkish kebabs and Anatolian dishes. Turkey’s food culture generally uses halal meat, and the venue describes itself as traditional Turkish cuisine. No formal halal certification or explicit halal policy is stated on the venue’s website or in any source.
[1] Aggregator Google Places listing, Google
The Google Places baseline entry includes the address (Hoca Paşa, Fatih/İstanbul) and contains no dietary information.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Verified blog by Chef Restaurant & Cafe - Sirkeci / Fatih / Istanbul, bychefrestaurant.com
Venue website describes traditional Turkish dishes, kebabs, seafood; no mention of gluten-free, allergens, or dietary accommodations.fetched May 15, 2026MenuCheck AI lists By Chef Restaurant among gluten-free friendly venues in Istanbul, but the restaurant's own website and menu do not mention gluten-free options, dedicated equipment, or staff training. Turkish grilled meat dishes may be naturally gluten-free, but no structural safeguards are documented. Verification directly with staff is necessary before ordering.
[1] Official by Chef Restaurant & Cafe, By Chef Restaurant (official menu)
The official menu page was scraped, but its content was empty. No allergen markings were observed.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Verified blog by Chef Restaurant & Cafe - Sirkeci / Fatih / Istanbul, bychefrestaurant.com
Venue website describes traditional Turkish dishes, kebabs, seafood; no mention of gluten-free, allergens, or dietary accommodations.fetched May 15, 2026[3] Verified blog Gluten-Free Restaurants in Istanbul | MenuCheck AI, menucheckai.com
MenuCheck AI lists By Chef Restaurant as a gluten-free friendly restaurant in Istanbul with a 4.9 rating.fetched May 15, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
Read the methodology →