Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Waterfront Romantic Modern
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
World-class spa and dining on the waterfront
Cuisine Guide
Best Italian Restaurants in Istanbul
Italian places in Istanbul, selected for the guide. Compare menus, price ranges and atmosphere before choosing.
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Venues
Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Lucca, Fauna, Arkestra, Cipriani Istanbul.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus | Kuruçeşme | $$$$ | World-class spa and dining on the waterfront |
| 2 | Lucca | Bebek | $$$$ | Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection |
| 3 | Fauna | Ataşehir | $$$ | Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead |
| 4 | Arkestra | Etiler | $$$$ | Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation |
| 5 | Cipriani Istanbul | Nişantaşı | $$$$ | Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas |
| 6 | Soho House Istanbul | Beyoğlu | $$$ | Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi |
| 7 | Paper Moon | Etiler | $$$$ | Milan's legendary Italian fine dining since 1996 |
| 8 | Olea Bosphorus | Kuruçeşme | $$$$ | Italian elegance at Mandarin Oriental |
| 9 | Aida Vino e Cucina | Kadıköy | $$$ | Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy |
| 10 | Novikov Istanbul | Kuruçeşme | $$$$ | Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental |
Lucca Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant See & Be Seen Waterfront Trendy
Fauna Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven
Arkestra Restaurant
Modern Artistic Trendy
Cipriani Istanbul Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Classic See & Be Seen Elegant
Cipriani Istanbul
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas
Soho House Istanbul Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Trendy Artistic
Paper Moon Restaurant
Classic See & Be Seen Modern
Olea Bosphorus Restaurant
Waterfront Romantic
Aida Vino e Cucina Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Cozy Romantic Hidden Gem
Novikov Istanbul Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront
Novikov Istanbul
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental
Nello's Italian Restaurant Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy Romantic
Nello's Italian Restaurant
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul
GOU Society Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
La Boom Restaurant
See & Be Seen Waterfront Chic
Cecconi's Restaurant
Trendy See & Be Seen Classic
COTTO Gastro Restaurant
Trendy Modern Cozy
COTTO Gastro
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
New Italian with stunning winter garden and wood-fired oven
Corvino Restaurant
Elegant Modern Polished
Da Mario Restaurant
Classic Cozy Romantic
The One Brasserie Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
The One Brasserie
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bağdat Caddesi
Ristorante Umberto Restaurant
Classic Romantic Cozy
Ristorante Umberto
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Göztepe Park
L'Olivetto Restaurant
Romantic Classic See & Be Seen
Saporito Pizza Restaurant
Trendy Cozy Modern
Filo D'Olio Restaurant
Family Friendly Classic Cozy
Monteverdi Ristorante Restaurant
Romantic Classic Modern
Monteverdi Ristorante
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Authentic Lombardy cuisine in an elegant Conrad Istanbul setting
Il Padrino Ristorante Restaurant
Romantic Cozy
Il Padrino Ristorante
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
The Asian side's oldest real Italian, since 1990
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