Locali in Istanbul

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

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

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront

Five generations of baklava perfection

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge

Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadıköy

Digital arts focus with Bosphorus views from Perili Kosk

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Unlimited Turkish breakfast with legendary bazlama bread

Global bean selection in Beyoğlu's creative heart

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

Best Turkish delight since 1777

Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

Huge yet cozy gastropub in the heart of Beşiktaş

Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karaköy

Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

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

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

1960s Gaziantep lahmacun and kebab institution with vintage charm

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

Istanbul's craft beer destination in historic Bomonti Brewery

Contemporary gastro-bar with seasonal plates in Firuzaga

Historic 1919 family lokanta in Kadıköy with timeless Turkish classics

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

Pioneer of Turkish gastropub culture with 70+ craft beers

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Legendary brownies and 233K Instagram followers on Bağdat Caddesi

Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking

Istanbul's legendary breakfast deli since forever

Istanbul's legendary live music venue since 2002

Legendary Beyoğlu meyhane (1954-2020), now closed

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

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