Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Ruya Istanbul
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace
14 Feb
Valentine's Day in Istanbul
The most romantic restaurants and bars for an unforgettable Valentine's evening
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Curated Venues
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Categories
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic See & Be Seen
Cipriani Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas
Restaurant
Classic Romantic
La Boucherie
Etiler
$$$
One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen
Chilai
Bebek
$$$$
Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy Rooftop
Murver
Karaköy
$$$$
Istanbul's first live-fire restaurant with Historic Peninsula views
Restaurant
Upscale Romantic
Visorante
Ortaköy
$$$$
Elegant Italian dining with iconic Bosphorus Bridge views
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Upscale Romantic
Perri
Karaköy
$$$$
Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata
Restaurant
Scenic Upscale
Chef Meyhane
Arnavutköy
$$$
Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
Restaurant
Upscale Romantic
Feriye Lokantasi
Ortaköy
$$$$
Fine dining in an 1871 Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus waterfront
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant
Romantic Modern
Nicole
Beyoğlu
$$$$
French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Hidden Gem
Casa Lavanda
Sile
$$$$
Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
Editor's Pick Partner
Restaurant
Romantic Waterfront
Sur Balik
Arnavutköy
$$$
Modern seafood with signature fish in dough
Partner
Restaurant
Waterfront Romantic
Lacivert
Beykoz
$$$$
Asian shore seafood with bridge views
Partner
Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront
Villa Bosphorus
Beylerbeyi
$$$$
Luxurious waterfront fine dining
Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Adem Baba
Arnavutköy
$$$
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
Plan Ahead
Insider tips for securing the best experience for this occasion
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Reserve 3-4 weeks ahead — top romantic spots fill up quickly
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Request a window or terrace table when booking for the best ambiance
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Many restaurants offer special set menus; ask about the Valentine's menu
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Some venues add a flower or champagne welcome — confirm when booking