Lokale in Istanbul

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront

Five generations of baklava perfection

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Digital arts focus with Bosphorus views from Perili Kosk

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Modern spa with classic hammam at Soho House

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

Italian food hall with Bosphorus terrace

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Pioneering contemporary art since 2001

Best Turkish delight since 1777

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

Chef-driven lokanta by day, modern meyhane by night on the Bosphorus

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898

Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

Istanbul's craft beer destination in historic Bomonti Brewery

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

Hidden neighborhood gem with modern Turkish cuisine by Chef Inanc Celengil

Supporting young talent across multiple floors

Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939

Upscale shopping mall in fashion district

Leading contemporary gallery since 2002

Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture

Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye

Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking

Golden Horn views from Sishane's stylish rooftop

Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus

Istanbul's legendary live music venue since 2002

Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul

Legendary Beyoğlu meyhane (1954-2020), now closed

Curated wines near Galata Tower

Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant

Global gallery network with Istanbul roots