Turkish in Istanbul

8 places to explore

Araf Istanbul Restaurant

Araf Istanbul - Restaurant in Kozyatagi, Istanbul

Cozy Modern Hidden Gem

Araf Istanbul

Kozyatagi

12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026

Fauna Restaurant

Fauna - Restaurant in Ataşehir, Istanbul

Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven

Fauna

Ataşehir

Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead

Matmazel Eleni Restaurant

Matmazel Eleni - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul

Trendy Classic Cozy

Matmazel Eleni

Bağdat Caddesi

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

Neolokal Restaurant

Neolokal - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul

Classic Artistic Modern

Neolokal

Karaköy

Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata

Nicole Restaurant

Nicole - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Romantic Modern Cozy

Nicole

Beyoğlu

French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance

Lokanta by Divan Restaurant

Lokanta by Divan - Restaurant in Taksim, Istanbul

Lokanta by Divan

Taksim

Decades of Ottoman fine dining tradition near Taksim

Hacı Bekir Cafe

Hacı Bekir - Cafe in Eminönü, Istanbul

Classic Hidden Gem

Hacı Bekir

Eminönü

Historic confectioner in Eminönü

Herise Istanbul Restaurant

Herise Istanbul - Restaurant in Sarıyer, Istanbul

Authentic Intimate Hidden Gem

Herise Istanbul

Sarıyer

Michelin-listed culinary archaeology reviving forgotten Anatolian dishes

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