Cozy in Istanbul

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

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

Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar

Heritage seafood since 1952

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

Premium sushi experience since 2016

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance

Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013

Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

Slow food philosophy meets Middle Eastern meze in historic Beyoğlu

Hidden neighborhood gem with modern Turkish cuisine by Chef Inanc Celengil

Classic Bosphorus seafood with refined mezes

Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927

Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadıköy

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

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Authentic Antioch heritage cuisine in atmospheric Cihangir setting

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

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

Joyful specialty coffee shop in the heart of Bebek since 2013

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Gourmet deli with exceptional burrata and sandwiches

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates

Mediterranean brasserie with garden setting and original flair

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Charming Greek-style seafood tavern near the marina

Only Balkan cuisine on Bağdat Caddesi - Chef Murat Bozok menu

Authentic Italian by MasterChef judge Danilo Zanna

Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

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

Bosnian cuisine by famous actor Ilker Ayrik

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

Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898

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

Fresh croissants and surprise cilbir in Moda

Legendary Beyoğlu meyhane (1954-2020) — now closed

Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Göztepe Park

Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting

Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment

Italian stone oven pizza with top-quality ingredients

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

Curated wines near Galata Tower

Innovative Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired traditions

Cihangir's beloved bohemian cafe-bar

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

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

Istanbul's finest craft beer selection with gastropub fare

Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe

Izmir's cult macaronier on Caddebostan Plaj Yolu

A pilot-and-stewardess couple's quiet corner off Bağdat

Three floors of Anatolian wine in a candlelit Asmalımescit townhouse

Neighborhood coffee-and-butter bakeshop

Intimate nightly jazz, blues and soul off İstiklal

800-year plane tree tea garden — the village living room

Balat roaster with a Probatino in the center of the shop

Amalfi-influenced Italian with everything made in-house

Third-wave pioneer of the Asian side, brewing since 2013

Berlin-feeling daylight cafe with Dutch babies and serious coffee

Caddebostan all-day bakery with serious croissants and egg plates

MSA-trained pastry chef's handmade tarts and sugar-free sweets

Melbourne-trained founders bringing Australian single-origin standards

Beans scoring 90+ SCA, roasted by a 2025 Türkiye champion

Small family trattoria with Michelin 3-pearl mention

The Asian side's oldest real Italian, since 1990

Chef Utku's southern Italian in a Caddebostan villa garden

Seaside breakfast with small-producer ingredients

Two-time Turkish Brewers Cup champion's first retail lab

Kronotrop's largest Caddebostan location: three floors, deep garden

Beyoğlu's long-running blues dive run by Mehmet the Blues

Italian fine dining honored by the Italian government since 2012

45-seat Amalfi-inflected Italian room at The Ritz-Carlton

Australian-style roasting, beans from 12 origin countries

Three MSA-trained pastry chefs reworking classic European pâtisserie

Owner-run third-wave pioneer that defined Suadiye coffee culture

Imported-flour breads and laminated croissants from Brasserie Noir

In-house sourdough, brioche, granola — breakfast until 5pm

Direct-trade single origins roasted in-house since 2013

SCA-champion roaster — barista represented Turkey at Worlds

Two women, home-style breakfast since 2008

Pioneer specialty coffee roastery with training center

In-house roasting with rotating guest-roaster program

Fresh pasta from an open kitchen — no shortcuts

Cycling culture meets specialty coffee on the Caddebostan coast

Gastro-jazz lokanta run by jazz musician Eren Noyan with a proper stage

Rimini-trained Veronica Villa's daily gelato

Roaster-first shop from the Küçük Çamlıca workshop

Microlots on a 5kg Probat plus hyper-regional Turkish breakfast

Neighborhood anchor in Yeldeğirmeni's evolving food scene

Vintage wine house with fireplace on Bars Street

Seven regional breakfast sets named after Anatolian villages

Authentic handmade pasta in historic Sultanahmet

Michelin Bib Gourmand modern mezze with cocktails on Mesrutiyet Caddesi

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

Mediterranean comfort in a 40-year-old Etiler villa with open kitchen

Michelin-listed modern lokanta with fire-focused open kitchen

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

Contemporary gastro-bar with seasonal plates in Firuzaga

Sophisticated cocktail bar with Mediterranean kitchen

Live jazz, refined cocktails and dining inside Khai Hotel Karaköy

Natural wine bar with chef-driven small plates in Nişantaşı