Plekken in Istanbul

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Three-story bookstore-cafe with 45,000 books and terrace dining

Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails

Istanbul's first vegan fine dining - Michelin Green Star

Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Gourmet deli with exceptional burrata and sandwiches

Classic waterfront brasserie with its own private pier

Legendary brownies and 233K Instagram followers on Bağdat Caddesi

Bosphorus bistro elegance from morning to night

Istanbul's legendary breakfast deli since forever

Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental

Seaside Mediterranean dining with live music in Bostancı

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

US-style sourdough perfection on Bağdat Caddesi

Wood-fired Italian dining in Bomonti garden

Haute couture-inspired French bistro at Turkey's premier fashion house hotel

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

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