Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Frankie
Galataport
$$$$
MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront
Dec 31
New Year's Eve in Istanbul
Ring in the new year at Istanbul's finest venues with Bosphorus views, live entertainment, and gala dinners
15
Curated Venues
3
Categories
Restaurant
Lively See & Be Seen
Civarda
Kuruçeşme
$$$
Modern Bosphorus meyhane with nostalgic 90s-2000s Turkish pop and live entertainment
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Ruya Istanbul
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Chilai
Bebek
$$$$
Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Rooftop Trendy
Tershane
Karaköy
$$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Korto Istanbul
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Sushi, Mediterranean and cocktails transitioning to legendary nightlife on the Bosphorus
Restaurant
Upscale Romantic
Visorante
Ortaköy
$$$$
Elegant Italian dining with iconic Bosphorus Bridge views
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic See & Be Seen
Cipriani Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy Rooftop
Murver
Karaköy
$$$$
Istanbul's first live-fire restaurant with Historic Peninsula views
Restaurant
Lively Traditional
Adi Sahane
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Sea-view new-generation meyhane with live entertainment
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Upscale Romantic
Perri
Karaköy
$$$$
Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata
Restaurant
Lively Trendy
Bi Daha
Beyoğlu
$$$$
Where meyhane meets nightclub on Istiklal's rooftop
Restaurant
Lively Trendy
Atiye Bebek
Bebek
$$$$
Where 90s Turkish pop meets creative fusion mezes in Bebek
Restaurant
Trendy Lively
Bebek Meyhanesi
Bebek
$$$$
Postmodern meyhane meets Bosphorus views in Bebek
Restaurant
Scenic Upscale
Chef Meyhane
Arnavutköy
$$$
Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
Plan Ahead
Insider tips for securing the best experience for this occasion
- 1
Book at least 6-8 weeks in advance — New Year's Eve fills up fast in Istanbul
- 2
Most venues offer fixed gala menus; confirm pricing and inclusions before booking
- 3
Many Bosphorus venues have dress codes; check before you go
- 4
Consider arriving before midnight to secure your spot for the countdown