Classic in Istanbul

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Heritage seafood since 1952

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes

Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Turkey's premier whiskey bar with 435+ labels

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined

Modern seafood with signature fish in dough

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

Ottoman imperial cuisine in Ciragan Palace

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture

Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

Five generations of baklava perfection

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata

Art Deco heritage hotel in Giulio Mongeri's 1922 masterpiece

Orient Express heritage since 1892

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views