Places in Karaköy

The turquoise-tiled Karaköy institution, lokanta by day, meyhane by night, Bib Gourmand 2026.

Istanbul's first live-fire restaurant with Historic Peninsula views

Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address

Five generations of baklava perfection

Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Selectist's harbour-side hi-fi house with Funktion One sound

Bohemian backstreet cocktail den off Necatibey

Former metal workshop anchoring Karaköy's creative revival since 2011

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

Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karaköy

Rooftop dining with stunning Bosphorus views near Galataport

Historic 1950s port restaurant revived at Galataport with Bosphorus terrace

Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karaköy

Spanish tapas reimagined with Anatolian flavors at Galataport

Exclusively Turkish-sourced: octopus orzo and lamb shank on farmers' pasta

Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views

Jigger Istanbul's flagship, signature cocktails with Turkish bitters

2026 opening in restored 19th-century Hovagimyan Han

Tapas-style plates and a tight cocktail menu on one of Karaköy's busiest lanes.

9th-floor 360° Bosphorus terrace at the JW

Ground-floor hotel bar where the Foxy crowd spills over for DJs and late drinks.

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

Cobblestone Mumhane gastropub, outdoor tables, neighborhood crowd

10-course Anatolian tasting menu with Far Eastern whispers on Karaköy's rooftop

Three-floor 1960s gastropub on Bankalar corner

Michelin-listed ocakbasi with Bosphorus views and premium grilled meats

Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking

Istanbul's legendary breakfast deli since forever

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

Naples-style sourdough pizza from Chef Luigi Mariconda

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

Alleyway bar run by Turkey and world bartending champion Onurcan Gençer