Places in Istanbul

Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Berlin-inspired industrial techno temple

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

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

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

Electronic music festivals on the Black Sea

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

Five generations of baklava perfection

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Underground pit-roasted lamb since 1892

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

Craft cocktails in Caferağa's creative heart

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

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

Italian food hall with Bosphorus terrace

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style

Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

Artisanal Bronx-inspired burgers with daily-ground beef

Huge yet cozy gastropub in the heart of Beşiktaş

Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karaköy

Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

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

Specialty coffee pioneer with multiple brewing methods

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898

Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces

1km of Black Sea beach with concerts and pools

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

Contemporary gastro-bar with seasonal plates in Firuzaga

Historic 1919 family lokanta in Kadıköy with timeless Turkish classics

Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939

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

Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge

Upscale shopping mall in fashion district

Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates

Pioneer of Turkish gastropub culture with 70+ craft beers

Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture

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

Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye

Legendary brownies and 233K Instagram followers on Bağdat Caddesi

Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking

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

Istanbul's legendary live music venue since 2002

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

Curated wines near Galata Tower

Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant

US-style sourdough perfection on Bağdat Caddesi

Istanbul's finest craft beer selection with gastropub fare

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