The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Modern Waterfront
The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy
$$$$
Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
Cuisine Guide
Best French Restaurants in Istanbul
Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest French venues in the city, each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.
18
Venues
Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:The Peninsula Istanbul, Nicole, Pera Palace Hotel, Raffles Istanbul, Arkestra.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Peninsula Istanbul | Karaköy | $$$$ | Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address |
| 2 | Nicole | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance |
| 3 | Pera Palace Hotel | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | Orient Express heritage since 1892 |
| 4 | Raffles Istanbul | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center |
| 5 | Arkestra | Etiler | $$$$ | Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation |
| 6 | Mabou | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | Five-table tasting menu by a German chef with Turkish ingredients and French soul |
| 7 | Brasserie Noir | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music |
| 8 | Vakko L'Atelier | Nişantaşı | $$$$ | Haute couture-inspired French bistro at Turkey's premier fashion house hotel |
| 9 | The One Brasserie | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bağdat Caddesi |
| 10 | Ysabel Brasserie | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair |
Nicole Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Romantic Modern Cozy
Nicole
Beyoğlu
$$$$
French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
Pera Palace Hotel Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Classic Romantic
Pera Palace Hotel
Beyoğlu
$$$$
Orient Express heritage since 1892
Raffles Istanbul Hotel
Modern Trendy
Raffles Istanbul
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center
Arkestra Restaurant
Modern Artistic Trendy
Arkestra
Etiler
$$$$
Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation
Mabou Restaurant
Intimate Artistic Hidden Gem
Mabou
Beyoğlu
$$$$
Five-table tasting menu by a German chef with Turkish ingredients and French soul
Brasserie Noir Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Classic Romantic Trendy
Brasserie Noir
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music
Vakko L'Atelier Restaurant
Chic See & Be Seen Elegant
Vakko L'Atelier
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Haute couture-inspired French bistro at Turkey's premier fashion house hotel
The One Brasserie Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
The One Brasserie
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bağdat Caddesi
Ysabel Brasserie Bar
Elegant Romantic Hidden Gem
Ysabel Brasserie
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair
La Boucherie Restaurant
Classic Romantic Intimate
La Boucherie
Etiler
$$$
One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience
Bardot Restaurant
Romantic See & Be Seen Modern
Bardot
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Beymen's new fine-dining icon, Roman & Williams design, Michelin-starred consulting chef
Batard Bar
Casual Craft Neighborhood
Batard
Bomonti
$$$
Paris-bistro-in-Bomonti, Kojo Hospitality's French-Turkish fusion with a kitchen that gives the bar a reason to exist
Chilai Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
Chilai
Bebek
$$$$
Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
Hudson Restaurant
Classic See & Be Seen Romantic
Hudson
Arnavutköy
$$$
Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm
Merveilleux Patisserie Cafe
French Artisan Elegant
Merveilleux Patisserie
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Fransiz tarzi pastane: delicate tarts, layered cakes, custom occasion patisserie
Five O'Clock Patisserie Cafe
Artisan French Refined
Five O'Clock Patisserie
Beşiktaş
$$$
Artisan macarons and sourdough pastries above Istanbul's standard
L'aube Patisserie Cafe
Village French Charming
L'aube Patisserie
Çengelköy
$$
French-inspired patisserie in Çengelköy village with a la carte lunch
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