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Hotel
Modern Waterfront
The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy
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Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
Cuisine Guide
Best French Venues in Istanbul
Istanbul's dining scene spans every corner of the world. These are the finest French venues in the city — each one personally vetted by our editorial team for quality, atmosphere, and experience.
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Venues
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Restaurant
Romantic Modern
Nicole
Beyoğlu
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French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
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Hotel
Classic Romantic
Pera Palace Hotel
Beyoğlu
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Orient Express heritage since 1892
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Hotel
Modern Trendy
Raffles Istanbul
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center
Restaurant
Modern Artistic
Arkestra
Etiler
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Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation
Mabou Restaurant
Restaurant
Intimate Artistic
Mabou
Beyoğlu
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Five-table tasting menu by a German chef with Turkish ingredients and French soul
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Restaurant
Classic Romantic
Brasserie Noir
Bagdat Caddesi
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Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music
Restaurant
Chic See & Be Seen
Vakko L'Atelier
Nişantaşı
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Haute couture-inspired French bistro at Turkey's premier fashion house hotel
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Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
The One Brasserie
Bagdat Caddesi
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Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bagdat Caddesi
Bar
Elegant Romantic
Ysabel Brasserie
Bagdat Caddesi
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French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair
Restaurant
Classic Romantic
La Boucherie
Etiler
$$$
One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience
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Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Chilai
Bebek
$$$$
Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
Restaurant
Classic See & Be Seen
Hudson
Arnavutköy
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Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm
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