Da Mario
Etiler
Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting
Warm, intimate restaurants and cafes perfect for cold Istanbul evenings
Etiler
Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting
Karaköy
Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karaköy
Sarıyer
Authentic Italian by MasterChef judge Danilo Zanna
Karaköy
Naples-style sourdough pizza from Chef Luigi Mariconda
Kozyatagi
Italian stone oven pizza with top-quality ingredients
Yeşilköy
Charming Greek-style seafood tavern near the marina
Bebek
Heritage seafood since 1952
Sultanahmet
Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927
Arnavutköy
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
Moda
Aegean-style seafood in Moda
Beyoğlu
Legendary Beyoğlu meyhane (1954-2020) — now closed
Fatih
Third-generation family meyhane since 1938
Beşiktaş
Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere
Kadıköy
Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
Bağdat Caddesi
Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side
Συμβουλές από μέσα για την καλύτερη εμπειρία σε αυτή την περίσταση
Check that indoor heating is adequate before visiting outdoor-focused venues
Weekday evenings are quieter and often easier to book last-minute
Ask for a fireplace or corner table when reserving for the coziest experience
Many restaurants have seasonal winter menus — ask what's new