Romantic in Istanbul

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Rooftop cocktails with panoramic Marmara views

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

Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Modern seafood with signature fish in dough

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

Afternoon tea at Pera Palace's century-old tearoom

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Slow food philosophy meets Middle Eastern meze in historic Beyoğlu

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in a three-story historic Moda house

Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart

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

Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy

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

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Amalfi-influenced Italian with everything made in-house

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Greek-Turkish seafood with Golden Horn views

Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus

Cretan family restaurant with 20-meze fixed menu and unlimited drinks

Small family trattoria with Michelin 3-pearl mention

The Asian side's oldest real Italian, since 1990

Chef Utku's southern Italian in a Caddebostan villa garden

One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience

Rooftop dining with stunning Bosphorus views near Galataport

Intimate Kadıköy gem with simple, delicious Turkish-Mediterranean fusion

Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Göztepe Park

Fresh pasta from an open kitchen, no shortcuts

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair

Nomadic Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired oven and rooftop bar

Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer

Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm

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

Curated wines near Galata Tower

Wood-fired Italian dining in Bomonti garden

Michelin Bib Gourmand modern mezze with cocktails on Mesrutiyet Caddesi

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