Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Waterfront Romantic
Four Seasons Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens
Cuisine Guide
Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Istanbul
Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest Mediterranean venues in the city, each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.
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Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Four Seasons Bosphorus, Four Seasons Sultanahmet, Mikla, Six Senses Kocatas Mansions, Casa Lavanda.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons Bosphorus | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens |
| 2 | Four Seasons Sultanahmet | Sultanahmet | $$$$ | Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury |
| 3 | Mikla | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur |
| 4 | Six Senses Kocatas Mansions | Sarıyer | $$$$ | 19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined |
| 5 | Casa Lavanda | Şile | $$$$ | Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside |
| 6 | Lucca | Bebek | $$$$ | Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection |
| 7 | The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul | Nişantaşı | $$$$ | City views, infinity pool, and legendary service |
| 8 | Araka | Yeniköy | $$$$ | Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine |
| 9 | Telezzuz | Kuzguncuk | $$$$ | Istanbul's first vegan fine dining - Michelin Green Star |
| 10 | Topaz | Gümüşsuyu | $$$$ | Ottoman-Mediterranean tasting menus 90 meters above Bosphorus |
Four Seasons Sultanahmet Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Classic Romantic
Four Seasons Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury
Mikla Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant See & Be Seen Rooftop Modern
Mikla
Beyoğlu
$$$$
New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur
Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Classic Romantic Waterfront
Six Senses Kocatas Mansions
Sarıyer
$$$$
19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined
Casa Lavanda Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Romantic Hidden Gem Cozy
Casa Lavanda
Şile
$$$$
Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
Lucca Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant See & Be Seen Waterfront Trendy
Lucca
Bebek
$$$$
Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Modern See & Be Seen Rooftop
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
City views, infinity pool, and legendary service
Araka Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Modern Artistic Waterfront
Araka
Yeniköy
$$$$
Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine
Telezzuz Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Modern Chill
Telezzuz
Kuzguncuk
$$$$
Istanbul's first vegan fine dining - Michelin Green Star
Topaz Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Rooftop Romantic
Topaz
Gümüşsuyu
$$$$
Ottoman-Mediterranean tasting menus 90 meters above Bosphorus
The Red Balloon Restaurant
Trendy Artistic Intimate
The Red Balloon
Beyoğlu
$$$
Michelin-recommended casual fine dining with North Aegean soul
Ulus 29 Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Legendary See & Be Seen Rooftop
Ulus 29
Ulus
$$$$
Legendary Istanbul institution with panoramic Bosphorus views since 1983
Ruya Istanbul Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Elegant
Ruya Istanbul
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace
Villa Bosphorus Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront Romantic
Villa Bosphorus
Beylerbeyi
$$$$
Luxurious waterfront fine dining
Sumahan on the Water Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Waterfront Classic Romantic
Sumahan on the Water
Çengelköy
$$$
19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore
Veranda Pera Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy Romantic Lively
Veranda Pera
Beyoğlu
$$$$
The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views
Octo Restaurant Restaurant
Upscale Scenic Trendy
Octo Restaurant
Karaköy
$$$$
Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views
Azur Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Waterfront Trendy See & Be Seen
Azur
Yeniköy
$$$$
Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views
Lacivert Restaurant
Waterfront Romantic Classic
Lacivert
Beykoz
$$$$
Asian shore seafood with bridge views
Brasserie Noir Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Classic Romantic Trendy
Brasserie Noir
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music
Perri Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Upscale Romantic Trendy
Perri
Karaköy
$$$$
Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata
Aheste Restaurant
Hidden Gem Romantic Cozy
Aheste
Beyoğlu
$$$
Slow food philosophy meets Middle Eastern meze in historic Beyoğlu
Okra Istanbul Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Scenic Upscale Romantic
Okra Istanbul
Taksim
$$$$
20th-floor contemporary Turkish with panoramic Bosphorus views
The BARN Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Romantic Historic Chill
The BARN
Silivri
$$$$
Zero-waste farm-to-table dining in a working vineyard
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