Places in Istanbul

Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar

Heritage seafood since 1952

Legendary 1945 institution, inventor of the Beyti kebab

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Rooftop cocktails with panoramic Marmara views

Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes

Turkish streetwear luxury making global waves

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

Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

World-class spa and dining on the waterfront

Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails

Salt Bae's original flagship steakhouse

Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata

Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace

Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport

Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi

Electronic music festivals on the Black Sea

Modern seafood with signature fish in dough

Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address

Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz

Legendary Istanbul institution with panoramic Bosphorus views since 1983

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

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

Five generations of baklava perfection

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

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

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

Orient Express heritage since 1892

Flagship all-inclusive resort on the Golden Horn

Underground pit-roasted lamb since 1892

Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views

Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart

Exclusive Bosphorus seafood with panoramic bridge views

Michelin-noted bistro where even the inspectors mentioned the young hip crowd

Michelin-recognized chef kitchen and cocktail bar with rotating art

Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy

Classic Bosphorus seafood with refined mezes

Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Garden restaurant and rooftop bar with triple-vista views in Galata

Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadıköy

Panoramic rooftop dining between Laleli and Sultanahmet with Bosphorus views

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Aegean seafood excellence on the Asian shore

Unlimited Turkish breakfast with legendary bazlama bread

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Gourmet deli with exceptional burrata and sandwiches

Mediterranean brasserie with garden setting and original flair

Italian food hall with Bosphorus terrace

Renowned Bosphorus seafood with 5 experienced chef-partners

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Fine dining in an 1871 Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus waterfront

Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style

Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus

Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar

Where creative design meets fantastic food in Topagaci

Turkish butcher heritage with own farm

Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

Artisanal Bronx-inspired burgers with daily-ground beef

Grand Bazaar jewelry expertise since 1951

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

Legendary Antep cuisine with poolside elegance

Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karaköy

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

Bosphorus bistro elegance from morning to night

Rooftop dining with stunning Bosphorus views near Galataport

Asian shore seafood with bridge views

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

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Italian elegance at Mandarin Oriental

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

Antique carpet specialists in Grand Bazaar

Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center

Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Göztepe Park

Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

1km of Black Sea beach with concerts and pools

Design-forward cocktail lounge by Cafe Cadde founders

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

Istanbul's craft beer destination in historic Bomonti Brewery

Turkish fashion house's boutique hospitality

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

Modern Anatolian cuisine by chef-owner Civan Er in Beyoğlu

French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair

Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe

Iconic club-restaurant hybrid with wraparound views

Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views

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

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Upscale shopping mall in fashion district

New Italian with stunning winter garden and wood-fired oven

Pioneer of Turkish gastropub culture with 70+ craft beers

Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina

Celebrity chef's premium steakhouse in Nişantaşı

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

Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm

Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye

Legendary brownies and 233K Instagram followers on Bağdat Caddesi

Mediterranean elegance with live music

Istanbul-born luxury streetwear with global recognition

Istanbul's legendary breakfast deli since forever

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

Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views

Fine dining in a 250-year-old Ottoman han with modern Anatolian cuisine

Mythological-themed cocktails in a warm Suadiye setting

Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant

US-style sourdough perfection on Bağdat Caddesi

Private island entertainment complex on the Bosphorus

Wood-fired Italian dining in Bomonti garden

Luxurious waterfront fine dining

Elegant Italian dining with iconic Bosphorus Bridge views

Fine dining chef's irreverent German street food kiosk

Noma-trained chef reimagining nomadic Anatolian cuisine on the Bosphorus