Places in Istanbul

Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999

Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront

Five generations of baklava perfection

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

Berlin-inspired industrial techno temple

Turkish streetwear luxury making global waves

360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Three-story bookstore-cafe with 45,000 books and terrace dining

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

Expert-led carpet education and collection

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

Underground pit-roasted lamb since 1892

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

Electronic music festivals on the Black Sea

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

Craft cocktails in Caferağa's creative heart

90 years of Armenian goldsmith tradition

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge

Hidden neighborhood gem with modern Turkish cuisine by Chef Inanc Celengil

Supporting young talent across multiple floors

Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy

Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadıköy

Historic patisserie since the 1800s - now a 400sqm flagship

Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge

Digital arts focus with Bosphorus views from Perili Kosk

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Unlimited Turkish breakfast with legendary bazlama bread

Upscale shopping mall in fashion district

Global bean selection in Beyoğlu's creative heart

Modern spa with classic hammam at Soho House

Joyful specialty coffee shop in the heart of Bebek since 2013

Gourmet deli with exceptional burrata and sandwiches

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

Leading contemporary gallery since 2002

Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates

Pioneer of Turkish gastropub culture with 70+ craft beers

Italian food hall with Bosphorus terrace

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Full-service day spa on the Cadde

Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology

Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style

Pioneering contemporary art since 2001

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Best Turkish delight since 1777

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

Artisanal Bronx-inspired burgers with daily-ground beef

Premium Turkish womenswear with contemporary edge

Huge yet cozy gastropub in the heart of Beşiktaş

Grand Bazaar jewelry expertise since 1951

Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karaköy

Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye

Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

Legendary brownies and 233K Instagram followers on Bağdat Caddesi

Istanbul-born luxury streetwear with global recognition

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

Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking

Specialty coffee pioneer with multiple brewing methods

Golden Horn views from Sishane's stylish rooftop

Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus

Curated collection above an ancient cistern

Istanbul's legendary breakfast deli since forever

Istanbul's legendary live music venue since 2002

Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

Antique carpet specialists in Grand Bazaar

Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898

Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces

Legendary Beyoğlu meyhane (1954-2020) — now closed

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

Curated wines near Galata Tower

Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant

1km of Black Sea beach with concerts and pools

US-style sourdough perfection on Bağdat Caddesi

1557 Mimar Sinan masterpiece at Suleymaniye complex

1960s Gaziantep lahmacun and kebab institution with vintage charm

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

Istanbul's craft beer destination in historic Bomonti Brewery

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

Historic 1919 family lokanta in Kadıköy with timeless Turkish classics

Established Turkish designer with timeless elegance

Istanbul's finest craft beer selection with gastropub fare

Global gallery network with Istanbul roots

Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe

Architecturally ambitious burger bar in a historic shipyard complex

Fine dining chef's irreverent German street food kiosk

Norwegian-trained chef's Scandinavian smorrebrod with Asian twists in Kadıköy

Contemporary gastro-bar with seasonal plates in Firuzaga