Places in Istanbul

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar

Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths

Michelin Guide bistro with European-Turkish fusion

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

Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Antakya flavors with Golden Horn sunsets in a 1920s Art Nouveau gem

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens

MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront

Silk Road cuisine by Turkey's only 2 Michelin star chef

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Rooftop cocktails with panoramic Marmara views

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

Five generations of baklava perfection

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

Exclusive Nikkei cuisine with no exterior signage

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

World-class spa and dining on the waterfront

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur

360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop

Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails

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

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

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata

Salt Bae's original flagship steakhouse

Orient Express heritage since 1892

Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata

Flagship all-inclusive resort on the Golden Horn

Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace

Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport

Underground pit-roasted lamb since 1892

Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi

Glamorous open-air Bosphorus entertainment complex

Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills legend arrives in Istanbul

Private island entertainment complex on the Bosphorus

Electronic music festivals on the Black Sea

Modern seafood with signature fish in dough

Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views

Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address

Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz

Ottoman-Mediterranean tasting menus 90 meters above Bosphorus

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

Ottoman imperial cuisine in Ciragan Palace

Legendary Istanbul institution with panoramic Bosphorus views since 1983

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Global izakaya brand with robata grill excellence

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

Craft cocktails in Caferağa's creative heart

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

Iconic club-restaurant hybrid with wraparound views

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart

Exclusive Bosphorus seafood with panoramic bridge views

Nomadic Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired oven and rooftop bar

Bosphorus-view cocktails in classic Bebek setting

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

Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation

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

Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views

Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadıköy

Panoramic rooftop dining between Laleli and Sultanahmet with Bosphorus views

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

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Aegean seafood excellence on the Asian shore

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Unlimited Turkish breakfast with legendary bazlama bread

Upscale shopping mall in fashion district

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

Mediterranean brasserie with garden setting and original flair

Pioneer of Turkish gastropub culture with 70+ craft beers

Italian food hall with Bosphorus terrace

Dancing and cocktails in fashionable Nişantaşı

Renowned Bosphorus seafood with 5 experienced chef-partners

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Greek-Turkish seafood with Golden Horn views

Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology

Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina

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

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Where creative design meets fantastic food in Topagaci

Premium steakhouse at Watergarden's heart

Turkish butcher heritage with own farm

Celebrity chef's premium steakhouse in Nişantaşı

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

Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

Glass-enclosed rooftop at DoubleTree Moda

Artisanal Bronx-inspired burgers with daily-ground beef

Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm

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

Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

Legendary brownies and 233K Instagram followers on Bağdat Caddesi

Mediterranean elegance with live music

Bosphorus bistro elegance from morning to night

Rooftop dining with stunning Bosphorus views near Galataport

Asian shore seafood with bridge views

Istanbul-born luxury streetwear with global recognition

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

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

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

Istanbul's legendary breakfast deli since forever

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

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

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

Italian elegance at Mandarin Oriental

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

Antique carpet specialists in Grand Bazaar

Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898

Mythological-themed cocktails in a warm Suadiye setting

Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center

Legendary Beyoğlu meyhane (1954-2020) — now closed

Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Göztepe Park

Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views

Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant

Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

Alacati's beloved neo-bistro brings Aegean flavors and craft cocktails to Etiler

1km of Black Sea beach with concerts and pools

US-style sourdough perfection on Bağdat Caddesi

Design-forward cocktail lounge by Cafe Cadde founders

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

Best 270-degree Istanbul view with Turkish-Greek-Sephardic fusion

Turkish fashion house's boutique hospitality

Luxurious waterfront fine dining

Elegant Italian dining with iconic Bosphorus Bridge views

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

French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair

Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe

Michelin Bib Gourmand modern mezze with cocktails on Mesrutiyet Caddesi

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

Fine dining chef's irreverent German street food kiosk

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

Michelin-listed modern lokanta with fire-focused open kitchen

Small plates and cocktails from a Michelin-starred kitchen in a 1960s Etiler villa

Michelin-recommended casual fine dining with North Aegean soul

Contemporary gastro-bar with seasonal plates in Firuzaga

Sophisticated cocktail bar with Mediterranean kitchen

Noma-trained chef reimagining nomadic Anatolian cuisine on the Bosphorus

Live jazz, refined cocktails and dining inside Khai Hotel Karaköy

Michelin-recognized chef kitchen and cocktail bar with rotating art

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

Natural wine bar with chef-driven small plates in Nişantaşı

Modern Anatolian cuisine by chef-owner Civan Er in Beyoğlu