A Real Turkish Restaurant in Paris: Restaurant Labranda

(Last Update: 04.06.2025) In this article, I will tell you about one of my favorite Turkish restaurants in Paris that saves lives. Restaurant LabrandaI want to talk about. Why does Labranda save lives? Because sometimes in Paris nice Turkish food food, even at the restaurant he went to Experiencing an atmosphere like in Turkey But this is not something that is easily found in Paris, or rather in any country other than Turkey, but fortunately, we discovered Labranda and our lives were saved…

We opened Labranda in the fall of 2015, Paris MinibusWe discovered it thanks to two beautiful people, Mustafa and Aydın Dinç, the founders of .Let's make raki and fishFrankly, I didn't believe it very much when they said "We will take you to a wonderful place" when I asked how the offer was possible :) As you know, I was thinking that no matter how much it is called a "Turkish restaurant" in Paris conditions, something is always missing; I was wrong…

Then we went to Labranda. 10. borough'in, Saint Martin CanalTwo steps ahead of M7 metro of the lineLouis BlancWhen I entered the door of this restaurant, which is located two minutes away from the station, before I could even look left or right, I saw the owner of the place. sister heart's warm welcome transported us from Paris to Istanbul... At that moment, we felt like we were not in a restaurant, but as if we had come to an evening party of a housewife who had rented the place for one night :)

sit at our table chat-conversation Before starting, the first thing that catches your eye is the coins on the walls. Once upon a time, such a tradition started: People put coins on the walls and make wishes. You see money from many countries on the wall; Of course we put it there too, can we stop? :) There are also art exhibitions on the walls that change from time to time... In fact, it does not have such a flashy decoration; On the contrary, this is an extremely modest place and is also clean, warm and friendly.

Actually, Labranda is a small restaurant. It took its name from Labranda, a historical city in the south of the Aegean. Despite his wife from Karaman, Sister Gönül seems to have brought the Aegean atmosphere to life. All my friends are here Aegean cuisine and appetizers They love it very much. too much for me herbivore Since I am not a meat-based person, I love the taste of meat-based dishes, but gradually salmon wrap, spinach meatballs I also started to love different foods like…

I keep saying "Sister, Sister" but you know, that's just me when you say yes I cannot be with people... Ms. Gönül became our sister with her warmth and sincerity from the very first day... You will understand what I mean when you go there... What will happen to you in cafes and restaurants in Paris? Those who read my article know. Paris is good and nice, but the service in the restaurant is a bit painful. That's why it is important to receive proper service at Labranda, based on a friendly, warm and balanced sincerity that is now disappearing even in Istanbul.

As for the menu of Labranda Restaurant: Even on our first visit,What would you recommend, Sister Gönül?When Gönül asked, Sister Gönül said,everything is beautifulHe didn't say; He suggested whatever was fresh at that moment. in paris From stuffed calamari to fried mussels, from stuffed zucchini flowers to spinach meatballs. It is not easy to find such a wide range of delicious dishes. As meat, I am I love lamb wrap here. Friends fish They generally say that they eat it with pleasure...

Well, at a table like this rakı It is drunk as it is, but as you know, raki is also good to drink in taverns that know what they are doing. One of the best things about this place - for its regulars, of course - is this: Whether it's small or big, when you figure out how much you can drink, You are singing your raki. If your bottle runs out, that's fine, if not, Sister Gönül draws a line on the bottle and writes your name. The back of the bar is full of bottles with names on them; There are so many regulars here...

No lie, I'm not someone who likes raki, or rather alcohol, but I love the conversation around raki tables. Working mainly in Paris expat We often met at long dinner tables with very decent friends from the group in Labranda.

Sometimes our chat table was full of four people, sometimes twenty people gathered and we laughed Labranda to death :) Sister Gönül will manage, thank you. Even a valuable writer Nedim GurselWe even had a raki table chat with in Labranda... People miss these beautiful tables.

So much so that french exchange I took my friends to Labranda a few times. They all loved it here. We always had fun while practicing speaking with Gönül Abla in the Turkish they learned from me. I will never forget, once, at the end of the meal, I asked Vincent for the bill.Sister, what is our sin?"I taught you to say, Sister Gönül was falling down and fainting."This kid can't be French, isn't he Turkish? you are fooling me🙂

We went to Labranda with our friends who came to visit us from Istanbul and heard about Labranda from us. How many times has it happened? Even they said that there were no such places left in Istanbul anymore. I don't know, maybe they said that because they missed being at the same table with us. Otherwise, all together. Kuzguncuk İsmet BabaOf course, the taste of eating and drinking while sitting at a table overlooking the Bosphorus and chatting for a long time is different; especially on a weekday at noon raki.

Already Not only Turks go to Labranda Restaurant, even a significant majority are French.. In fact, something very interesting, there is a French woman who is a regular here; a little older. He is a very interesting character; It's totally novel... He comes to dinner here every evening, sits down and eats his meal alone. At first I couldn't believe that she came every evening, but then I went to Labranda many times and that woman was there every time I went...

Since Labranda is a place frequented by employees of the surrounding workplaces, it is especially crowded at noon. We usually go there to meet friends for dinner, eat delicious appetizers and delicious meals, and have a good time with friends and family. Sometimes in Paris expat We used to gather here with our friends and sometimes when we wanted to eat alone with two or three friends... The photo below is from a person who came to visit me in Paris in September 2018. My psychologist friend dear Esra A beautiful Labranda memory with. Psychology goes to some extent, sometimes raki comes to the rescue 😀

We can say that Labranda Restaurant is open between 12:00 and 14:00 at noon. In the evenings, the restaurant opens at 18:30 and is open until 23:00, and sometimes later. There is no lunch service on Saturdays, but it is open in the evenings. It is closed on Sundays... Also, the place is closed during the summer month of August due to Summer Vacation.

By the way, before I forget, let me add that sister heart He will definitely find a table to seat you in a nice place, but just in case It's a good idea to make a reservation before you go. The phone number is 01 40 36 29 76. If you are calling from a number outside France, you must of course add a double zero and dial it as 00 33 1 40 36 29 76. When you go, please say my greetings to Gönül Abla...

Of course, there are a few other Turkish restaurants in Paris. I tried most of them and went there a few times, but to be honest, I loved Labranda's delicious food and especially this hot restaurant. friendly environment After tasting it, when I wanted to eat Turkish food in Paris, I always preferred this place without looking for another place...

The best thing to do in the area on the day you go to Labranda, before or after your meal Canal Saint Martin – Saint Martin Canal It can be a walk, because the canal is right next to Labranda. If you leave Labranda and turn left, you will reach the canal. If you continue left from here Stalingrad You go up to the side, up La Villette basin; If you turn right it's a great walk along the canal. BastilleYou can go up to; the choice is yours.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries

And of course, always with pleasure…

Address: 18 Rue Louis Blanc, 75010 Paris

Phone: +33 01 40 36 29 76

Note: Saint Martin CanalIn the video below where I introduce , the area where Labranda Restaurant is located is also included. If you want, you can watch it to give you an idea. Thanks…

Other Turkish Restaurants in Paris:

• Derya Restaurant
• Restaurant Le Janissaire
• Seç Restaurant – 18. Arrondissement
• Your Restaurant
• Restaurant Ottoman
• Le Risalé Restaurant
• The Milky Way
• L'Anise