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Cuisine Guide

Best Anatolian Restaurants in Istanbul

Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest Anatolian venues in the city, each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.

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Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:TURK Fatih Tutak, Mikla, Neolokal, Ciya Sofrasi, Saca Ocakbasi Ataşehir.

#VenueNeighborhoodPriceWhy it makes the list
1TURK Fatih TutakBomonti$$$$One of Turkey's 2 Michelin star restaurants
2MiklaBeyoğlu$$$$New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur
3NeolokalKaraköy$$$$Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata
4Ciya SofrasiKadıköy$$Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
5Saca Ocakbasi AtaşehirAtaşehir$$$Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting
6OCAKFatih$$$$Anatolian traditions reimagined in a former tobacco warehouse
7Ruya IstanbulBeşiktaş$$$$Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace
8Veranda PeraBeyoğlu$$$$The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views
9Yeni LokantaBeyoğlu$$$Modern Anatolian cuisine by chef-owner Civan Er in Beyoğlu
10Olden 1772Sirkeci$$$$Fine dining in a 250-year-old Ottoman han with modern Anatolian cuisine