Places in Istanbul

Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine

18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art

Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture

Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views

Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999

Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths

Michelin Guide bistro with European-Turkish fusion

Heritage seafood since 1952

Turkey's premier luxury department store

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery

Michelin Green Star restaurant pioneering sustainability with vertical farming

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront

Sophisticated cocktails from the Paolina creators

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront

Salt Bae's authentic Greek cuisine at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes

Berlin-inspired industrial techno temple

Sushi, Mediterranean and cocktails transitioning to legendary nightlife on the Bosphorus

Turkish streetwear luxury making global waves

Exclusive Nikkei cuisine with no exterior signage

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

Expert-led carpet education and collection

Salt Bae's original flagship steakhouse

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Anatolian traditions reimagined in a former tobacco warehouse

Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013

Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

Glamorous open-air Bosphorus entertainment complex

Gault & Millau awarded modern cuisine destination

Private island entertainment complex on the Bosphorus

Electronic music festivals on the Black Sea

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

Zero-waste farm-to-table dining in a working vineyard

Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bağdat Caddesi

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

Iconic Turkish luxury brand since 1934

The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views

Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

Craft cocktails in Caferağa's creative heart

Swissotel's see-and-be-seen rooftop with DJ sets

Historic Russian restaurant where Ataturk and Agatha Christie dined

Iconic club-restaurant hybrid with wraparound views

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

Industrial-chic grill house with Bib Gourmand recognition

No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge

40 signature cocktails in a garden oasis on Bağdat Caddesi

Turkish DJs, live-jazz, and funk in classic-elegant Beyoğlu

Supporting young talent across multiple floors

Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation

Albanian-style liver specialists

Where 90s Turkish pop meets creative fusion mezes in Bebek

Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy

Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939

Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Best lamb burger in Istanbul with smoked ribs

Postmodern meyhane meets Bosphorus views in Bebek

Where meyhane meets nightclub on Istiklal's rooftop

Digital arts focus with Bosphorus views from Perili Kosk

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Authentic Antioch heritage cuisine in atmospheric Cihangir setting

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Etiler's new neighborhood gastropub

Global bean selection in Beyoğlu's creative heart

Istanbul's pioneering Thai restaurant since 2006

New Italian with stunning winter garden and wood-fired oven

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Gourmet deli with exceptional burrata and sandwiches

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

Legendary kebab institution with 1200-seat marina views since 1997

Leading contemporary gallery since 2002

Pioneer of Turkish gastropub culture with 70+ craft beers

New-generation meyhane with Golden Horn views and 80s vibes

Dancing and cocktails in fashionable Nişantaşı

Greek-Turkish seafood with Golden Horn views

Charming Greek-style seafood tavern near the marina

Authentic New York-style bagels in Moda

Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology

Where fine dining meets nightclub energy

Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina

Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style

Authentic Italian by MasterChef judge Danilo Zanna

Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus

Unique fermentation techniques for exceptional pizza

Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar

Pioneering contemporary art since 2001

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Sophisticated luxury womenswear from Turkey

Where creative design meets fantastic food in Topagaci

The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture

If it doesn't taste nice, we don't eat it

Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

Cihangir's treasure transforms from fine dining to nightclub

Glass-enclosed rooftop at DoubleTree Moda

Artisanal Bronx-inspired burgers with daily-ground beef

Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm

Izmir-style sogus specialists

Huge yet cozy gastropub in the heart of Beşiktaş

Grand Bazaar jewelry expertise since 1951

Modern twist on traditional Turkish cuisine with daily-changing market menu

Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karaköy

Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye

Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans

Legendary brownies and 233K Instagram followers on Bağdat Caddesi

Chef-driven lokanta by day, modern meyhane by night on the Bosphorus

Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking

Turkish-Greek meze heritage in a historic 1896 Pera landmark

Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karaköy

Beloved lokanta serving exceptional Eastern Turkish cuisine since generations

Historic 200-year-old han with lokanta lunch and meyhane evenings

Bosnian cuisine by famous actor Ilker Ayrik

Specialty coffee pioneer with multiple brewing methods

Art deco elegance in Karaköy's historic theatre

Golden Horn views from Sishane's stylish rooftop

Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus

Street flavors reimagined with fine dining sensibility

Curated collection above an ancient cistern

Quality burgers on Istanbul's Anatolian Side

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

Antique carpet specialists in Grand Bazaar

Mythological-themed cocktails in a warm Suadiye setting

Naples-style sourdough pizza from Chef Luigi Mariconda

Intimate Kadıköy gem with simple, delicious Turkish-Mediterranean fusion

Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces

Bağdat Caddesi's flagship yeni nesil meyhane with 80s/90s nostalgia

5x Turkey champion barman brings Paris to Suadiye

Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center

Fresh croissants and surprise cilbir in Moda

Legendary Beyoğlu meyhane (1954-2020) — now closed

Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting

Italian stone oven pizza with top-quality ingredients

Seaside Mediterranean dining with live music in Bostancı

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

Curated wines near Galata Tower

Innovative Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired traditions

Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

Cihangir's beloved bohemian cafe-bar

1km of Black Sea beach with concerts and pools

One of Turkey's finest artisan ice creams

Design-forward cocktail lounge by Cafe Cadde founders

1557 Mimar Sinan masterpiece at Suleymaniye complex

Panoramic views and fusion cuisine since 1994

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

Wood-fired Italian dining in Bomonti garden

Istanbul's craft beer destination in historic Bomonti Brewery

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

Turkish fashion house's boutique hospitality

Heritage meyhane family since 1977, Asian-side branch since 2018

French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair

Istanbul's finest craft beer selection with gastropub fare

Global gallery network with Istanbul roots

Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe

All-day venue that flips into a cocktail bar with workshops and guest DJs after sunset.

Restored 1924 White-Russian salon where Atatürk had a permanent table

Late-2025 waterfront bar with a beachfront terrace

1890 Greek-captain meyhane on the Golden Horn shore

Boğaz-narrowest fish house with full bar program since 1967

Over-water fish-meyhane on the Baltalimanı seam.

Nordic-minimalist side-street bar with a seasonal menu and serious cocktail list.

Bosphorus garden classic since 1997 — brunch by day, full bar and cocktails after dark

Turkish viticulture by the glass at the Tünel mouth — 85 boutique producers, no foreign-name flex

Lal Dedeoğlu's French Passage hideout — kitchen counter, candlelight

Beyoğlu's serious 400-cap live room — international bookings (Sextile, Hugo Kant), no tribute bands

Tucked-in Sakız Gülü wine bar with a tight, evolving Turkish-focused list.

Sea-view rooftop meyhane reworking Greek, Sephardic and Turkish meze with a real bar.

Inside Zuma's old Bosphorus mansion — slow-cooked baby octopus, oysters on ice, real cocktail program

Long-running Italian-influenced bar tucked behind Bebek Hamamı