Hidden Gem in Istanbul
28 places to explore
Machi Suadiye Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Hidden Gem Trendy Modern
Araf Istanbul Restaurant
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Restaurant Cozy Modern Hidden Gem
Araf Istanbul
Kozyatagi
$$$$
12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026
Bebek Balikci Restaurant
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Restaurant Hidden Gem Classic Cozy
Fauna Restaurant
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Restaurant Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven
Kendime Istanbul Restaurant
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Restaurant Romantic Hidden Gem Modern
Kendime Istanbul
Fenerbahçe
$$$$
Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut
Sevan Bicakci Shop
Editor's Pick
Shop Artistic Classic Hidden Gem
Van Kahvaltı Evi Restaurant
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Restaurant Classic Cozy Hidden Gem
Aida Vino e Cucina Restaurant
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Restaurant Cozy Romantic Hidden Gem
Balikci Kahraman Restaurant
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Restaurant Hidden Gem Waterfront Classic
Casa Lavanda Restaurant
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Restaurant Romantic Hidden Gem Cozy
Ciya Sofrasi Restaurant
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Restaurant Classic Hidden Gem Cozy
Ciya Sofrasi
Kadıköy
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Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
Karaköy Gulluoglu Cafe
Editor's Pick
Cafe Classic Hidden Gem
Nazende Cadde Restaurant
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Restaurant Romantic Cozy Hidden Gem
Vigneron Wine House Bar
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Bar Historic Cozy Hidden Gem
Viktor Levi Sarap Evi Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Historic Cozy Hidden Gem
Abgar Ozasi Shop
Classic Artistic Hidden Gem
Elbet Steakhouse Restaurant
Cozy Classic Hidden Gem
Hacı Bekir Cafe
Classic Hidden Gem
Herise Istanbul Restaurant
Authentic Intimate Hidden Gem
Herise Istanbul
Sarıyer
$$$
Michelin-listed culinary archaeology reviving forgotten Anatolian dishes
Kafkas Jewellery Shop
Classic Hidden Gem
Koço Restaurant
Classic Cozy Hidden Gem
Mabou Restaurant
Intimate Artistic Hidden Gem
Mabou
Beyoğlu
$$$$
Five-table tasting menu by a German chef with Turkish ingredients and French soul
Sini Ethnic Omakase Restaurant
Intimate Hidden Gem Artistic
Sini Ethnic Omakase
Beyoğlu
$$$
Three-table omakase fusing Pan-Asian technique with Anatolian soul
Balat Sahil Restoran Restaurant
Waterfront Hidden Gem Classic
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