Editor's Pick
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Cozy Modern
Araf Istanbul
Kozyatagi
$$$$
12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026
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Best Cozy Places in Istanbul
Istanbul has no shortage of remarkable spaces. These venues stand out for their Cozy character — each one carefully selected by our editorial team for delivering an exceptional experience.
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Classic Hidden Gem
Ciya Sofrasi
Kadıköy
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Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
Editor's Pick Partner
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Romantic Modern
Nicole
Beyoğlu
$$$$
French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
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Modern Cozy
Sankai by Nagaya
Bebek
$$$$
Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision
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Romantic Hidden Gem
Casa Lavanda
Sile
$$$$
Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
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Romantic Cozy
Nazende Cadde
Bagdat Caddesi
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Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side
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Hidden Gem Cozy
Fauna
Atasehir
$$$
Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead
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Modern Cozy
Inari Omakase
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Premium sushi experience since 2012
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Hidden Gem Classic
Bebek Balikci
Bebek
$$$
Heritage seafood since 1952
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Hidden Gem Cozy
Flekk
Beyoğlu
$$$
Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu
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Trendy Artistic
Petra Roasting Co.
Galata
$$$
Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013
Editor's Pick Partner
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Classic Trendy
Gunaydin Et Suadiye
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$$
Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side
Restaurant
Cozy Hidden Gem
Saca Ocakbasi Atasehir
Atasehir
$$$
Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting
Editor's Pick
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Trendy Classic
Yeni Lokanta
Beyoğlu
$$$$
Modern Turkish cuisine by Chef Civan Er in the heart of Beyoğlu
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Cozy Artistic
Foxy Nişantaşı
Nişantaşı
$$$
Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar
Bar
Trendy Cozy
Nardis Jazz Club
Galata
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Istanbul's legendary live-jazz venue since 1997
Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Balikci Sabahattin
Sultanahmet
$$$
Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927
Editor's Pick
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Cozy Romantic
Aida Vino e Cucina
Kadıköy
$$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy
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Classic Cozy
Van Kahvaltı Evi
Cihangir
$$
Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van
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Hidden Gem Cozy
Wayana Wine Bar
Kadıköy
$$$
408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side
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