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Cuisine Guide

Best International Restaurants in Istanbul

Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest International 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:Four Seasons Bosphorus, Four Seasons Sultanahmet, The Peninsula Istanbul, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus.

#VenueNeighborhoodPriceWhy it makes the list
1Four Seasons BosphorusBeşiktaş$$$$Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens
2Four Seasons SultanahmetSultanahmet$$$$Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury
3The Peninsula IstanbulKaraköy$$$$Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
4Ciragan Palace KempinskiBeşiktaş$$$$Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus
5Mandarin Oriental BosphorusKuruçeşme$$$$World-class spa and dining on the waterfront
6Sureyya TerasSultanahmet$$$$Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views
7Shangri-La BosphorusBeşiktaş$$$$Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views
8Istanbul ModernKaraköy$$Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront
9LuccaBebek$$$$Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection
10Mikla BarBeyoğlu$$$$360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop