Bebek Balikci Restaurant Scelta della redazione Restaurant Confronta Hidden Gem Classic Cozy Bebek Balikci Bebek $$$ Heritage seafood since 1952
Fauna Restaurant Scelta della redazione Restaurant Confronta Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven Fauna Ataşehir $$$ Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead
Inci Pastanesi Cafe Scelta della redazione Cafe Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Inci Pastanesi Beyoğlu $$ Legendary profiteroles since 1944
Mandabatmaz Cafe Scelta della redazione Cafe Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Mandabatmaz Beyoğlu $ Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967
Montag Coffee Roasters Cafe Scelta della redazione Cafe Confronta Cozy Hidden Gem Classic Montag Coffee Roasters Moda $$ Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014
Noah's Ark Carpets Shop Scelta della redazione Shop Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Noah's Ark Carpets Sultanahmet $$$$ Expert-led carpet education and collection
Sevan Bicakci Shop Scelta della redazione Shop Confronta Artistic Classic Hidden Gem Sevan Bicakci Grand Bazaar $$$$ World-famous jeweler with micro-mosaic mastery
Van Kahvaltı Evi Restaurant Scelta della redazione Restaurant Confronta Classic Cozy Hidden Gem Van Kahvaltı Evi Cihangir $$ Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van
Zeyrek Cinili Hamam Spa Scelta della redazione Spa Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Artistic Zeyrek Cinili Hamam Zeyrek $$$ Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored
Arter Gallery Scelta della redazione Partner Gallery Confronta Modern Artistic Hidden Gem Arter Dolapdere $$ 18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art
Casa Lavanda Restaurant Scelta della redazione Restaurant Confronta Romantic Hidden Gem Cozy Casa Lavanda Şile $$$$ Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
Ciya Sofrasi Restaurant Scelta della redazione Restaurant Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Cozy Ciya Sofrasi Kadıköy $$ Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
Inari Omakase Restaurant Scelta della redazione Restaurant Confronta Modern Cozy Hidden Gem Inari Omakase Kuruçeşme $$$$ Premium sushi experience since 2016
Karaköy Gulluoglu Cafe Scelta della redazione Partner Cafe Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Karaköy Gulluoglu Karaköy $$ Five generations of baklava perfection
Nazende Cadde Restaurant Scelta della redazione Restaurant Confronta Romantic Cozy Hidden Gem Nazende Cadde Bağdat Caddesi $$$ Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side
Solera Winery Bar Scelta della redazione Bar Confronta Hidden Gem Cozy Classic Solera Winery Beyoğlu $$ Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines
Viktor Levi Sarap Evi Bar Scelta della redazione Bar Confronta Historic Cozy Hidden Gem Viktor Levi Sarap Evi Moda $$$ Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis
Abgar Ozasi Shop Shop Confronta Classic Artistic Hidden Gem Abgar Ozasi Grand Bazaar $$$ 90 years of Armenian goldsmith tradition
Akin Balik Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Authentic Hidden Gem Historic Akin Balik Karaköy $$ No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge
Basta Street Food Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Trendy Hidden Gem Chill Basta Street Food Kadıköy $$ Best lamb burger in Istanbul with smoked ribs
Coffee Sapiens Cafe Cafe Confronta Hidden Gem Artistic Cozy Coffee Sapiens Beyoğlu $$ Global bean selection in Beyoğlu's creative heart
Elbet Steakhouse Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Cozy Classic Hidden Gem Elbet Steakhouse Beşiktaş $$$ Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere
Folks Kitchen & Cocktail Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Trendy Romantic Hidden Gem Folks Kitchen & Cocktail Bağdat Caddesi $$$ Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus
Fornio Pizzeria Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Trendy Modern Hidden Gem Fornio Pizzeria Bağdat Caddesi $$ Unique fermentation techniques for exceptional pizza
Galerist Gallery Gallery Confronta Modern Artistic Hidden Gem Galerist Beyoğlu $ Pioneering contemporary art since 2001
Gumus Yali Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Waterfront Hidden Gem Historic Gumus Yali Beykoz $$$ Historic waterfront yali next to Anadoluhisari fortress with fresh daily catch
Haci Bekir / Dilseker Cafe Cafe Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Haci Bekir / Dilseker Eminönü $$ Best Turkish delight since 1777
Hayvore Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Authentic Hidden Gem Foodie Haven Hayvore Beyoğlu $$ Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition
Herise Istanbul Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Authentic Intimate Hidden Gem Herise Istanbul Sarıyer $$$ Michelin-listed culinary archaeology reviving forgotten Anatolian dishes
Kafkas Jewellery Shop Shop Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Kafkas Jewellery Grand Bazaar $$$$ Grand Bazaar jewelry expertise since 1951
Kocho Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Classic Cozy Hidden Gem Kocho Moda $$$ Aegean-style seafood in Moda
Mahal Antep Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Cozy Mahal Antep Karaköy $$ Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karaköy
Majka Istanbul Meyhanesi Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Cozy Majka Istanbul Meyhanesi Moda $$ Bosnian cuisine by famous actor Ilker Ayrik
Onder Ocakbasi Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Hidden Gem Authentic Cozy Onder Ocakbasi Ortaköy $$ Authentic charcoal grill away from the action
Ozturk Rug House Shop Shop Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Ozturk Rug House Grand Bazaar $$$$ Antique carpet specialists in Grand Bazaar
Parvus Kalamis Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Cozy Hidden Gem Romantic Parvus Kalamis Kalamış $$$ Intimate Kadıköy gem with simple, delicious Turkish-Mediterranean fusion
Semolina Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Cozy Hidden Gem Trendy Semolina Moda $$ Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda
Suleymaniye Hamami Spa Spa Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Suleymaniye Hamami Fatih $$$ 1557 Mimar Sinan masterpiece at Suleymaniye complex
Ysabel Brasserie Bar Bar Confronta Elegant Romantic Hidden Gem Ysabel Brasserie Bağdat Caddesi $$$ French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair
Zurafa No203 Kitchen & Cocktail Bar Bar Confronta Hidden Gem Chill Cozy Zurafa No203 Kitchen & Cocktail Bağdat Caddesi $$$ Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe
Arnavut Isi Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Arnavut Isi Kadıköy $ Albanian-style liver specialists
Balat Sahil Restoran Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Waterfront Hidden Gem Classic Balat Sahil Restoran Balat $$$ Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939
Ferida Cadde Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Hidden Gem Cozy Classic Ferida Cadde Bağdat Caddesi $$$ Only Balkan cuisine on Bağdat Caddesi - Chef Murat Bozok menu
Izmirli Sogus Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Izmirli Sogus Kadıköy $ Izmir-style sogus specialists
Ken Sushi & More Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Modern Trendy Hidden Gem Ken Sushi & More Bağdat Caddesi $$$ Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye
Lokanta Mimi Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven Lokanta Mimi Karaköy $$ Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking
Mahir Lokantasi Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Classic Chill Hidden Gem Mahir Lokantasi Osmanbey $$ Beloved lokanta serving exceptional Eastern Turkish cuisine since generations
mutfakkoz Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Chill Modern Hidden Gem mutfakkoz Kozyatagi $$ Street flavors reimagined with fine dining sensibility
Nakkas Rug Shop Shop Confronta Classic Artistic Hidden Gem Nakkas Rug Sultanahmet $$$$ Curated collection above an ancient cistern
Nello's Italian Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Hidden Gem Cozy Romantic Nello's Italian Restaurant Bağdat Caddesi $$$ Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul
Saca Ocakbasi Ataşehir Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Cozy Hidden Gem Classic Saca Ocakbasi Ataşehir Ataşehir $$$ Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting
Sensus Wine Boutique Bar Bar Confronta Romantic Cozy Hidden Gem Sensus Wine Boutique Galata $$$ Curated wines near Galata Tower
Seorabeol Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Classic Hidden Gem Seorabeol Levent $$$ Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant
Bordel Imbiss Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Hidden Gem Artistic Authentic Bordel Imbiss Beyoğlu $ Fine dining chef's irreverent German street food kiosk
Palegg Restaurant Restaurant Confronta Hidden Gem Artistic Cozy Palegg Kadıköy $$ Norwegian-trained chef's Scandinavian smorrebrod with Asian twists in Kadıköy