The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel
Editor's Pick Partner
Hotel Modern Waterfront
The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy
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Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
Turkish · Karaköy
Best Turkish in Karaköy
25 curated Turkish venues in Karaköy, Istanbul. Hand-picked for substance over spectacle.
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Neolokal Restaurant
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant Classic Artistic Modern
Neolokal
Karaköy
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Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata
Gallada Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant See & Be Seen Rooftop
Gallada
Karaköy
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Silk Road cuisine by Turkey's only 2 Michelin star chef
Karaköy Lokantasi Restaurant
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant Trendy Classic Artistic
Karaköy Lokantasi
Karaköy
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Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes
SALT Galata Gallery
Editor's Pick
Gallery Classic Artistic Modern
SALT Galata
Karaköy
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Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building
Octo Restaurant Restaurant
Upscale Scenic Trendy
Octo Restaurant
Karaköy
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Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views
Murver Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy Rooftop Modern
Murver
Karaköy
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Istanbul's first live-fire restaurant with Historic Peninsula views
The Bank Hotel Hotel
Editor's Pick Partner
Hotel Classic Artistic Trendy
The Bank Hotel
Karaköy
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Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury
Namli Gurme Cafe
Classic Trendy
Namli Gurme
Karaköy
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Istanbul's legendary breakfast deli since forever
Perri Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Upscale Romantic Trendy
Perri
Karaköy
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Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata
Tershane Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Rooftop Trendy Modern
Tershane
Karaköy
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Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views
Lokanta Mimi Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven
Lokanta Mimi
Karaköy
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Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking
Liman Istanbul Restaurant
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Historic Scenic Upscale
Liman Istanbul
Karaköy
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Historic 1950s port restaurant revived at Galataport with Bosphorus terrace
Mukellef Karaköy Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy Rooftop Traditional
Mukellef Karaköy
Karaköy
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TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views
10 Karaköy Hotel
Partner
Hotel Trendy Artistic Modern
10 Karaköy
Karaköy
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Morgans Original in a restored warehouse
Mahal Antep Restaurant
Classic Hidden Gem Cozy
Mahal Antep
Karaköy
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Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karaköy
Karaköy Gumruk Restaurant
Trendy Historic Intimate
Karaköy Gumruk
Karaköy
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Modern twist on traditional Turkish cuisine with daily-changing market menu
Mahkeme Lokantasi Restaurant
Historic Authentic Intimate
Mahkeme Lokantasi
Karaköy
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Historic 200-year-old han with lokanta lunch and meyhane evenings
Ali Ocakbasi Karaköy Restaurant
Scenic Classic Lively
Ali Ocakbasi Karaköy
Karaköy
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Michelin-listed ocakbasi with Bosphorus views and premium grilled meats
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar Restaurant
Trendy Waterfront Social
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar
Karaköy
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Spanish tapas reimagined with Anatolian flavors at Galataport
La Terrasse Karaköy Restaurant
Romantic Scenic Intimate
La Terrasse Karaköy
Karaköy
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Rooftop dining with stunning Bosphorus views near Galataport
Sen'den Restaurant
Historic Modern Refined
Sen'den
Karaköy
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2026 opening in restored 19th-century Hovagimyan Han
Naif Restaurant
Chef Driven Local Sourcing Intimate
Naif
Karaköy
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Exclusively Turkish-sourced: octopus orzo and lamb shank on farmers' pasta
Aseka Karaköy Restaurant
Artistic Trendy Intimate
Aseka Karaköy
Karaköy
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Michelin-recognized chef kitchen and cocktail bar with rotating art
Tuzz Restaurant
Elegant Rooftop Intimate
Tuzz
Karaköy
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10-course Anatolian tasting menu with Far Eastern whispers on Karaköy's rooftop