TURK Fatih Tutak Restaurant
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Our editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:TURK Fatih Tutak, Four Seasons Bosphorus, Four Seasons Sultanahmet, The Peninsula Istanbul, Ciragan Palace Kempinski.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TURK Fatih Tutak | Bomonti | $$$$ | One of Turkey's 2 Michelin star restaurants |
| 2 | Four Seasons Bosphorus | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens |
| 3 | Four Seasons Sultanahmet | Sultanahmet | $$$$ | Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury |
| 4 | The Peninsula Istanbul | Karaköy | $$$$ | Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address |
| 5 | Ciragan Palace Kempinski | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus |
| 6 | Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hammam | Sultanahmet | $$$$ | 16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan |
| 7 | Sevan Bicakci | Grand Bazaar | $$$$ | World-famous jeweler with micro-mosaic mastery |
| 8 | Mikla | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur |
| 9 | Kocataş Mansions | Sarıyer | $$$$ | 19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined |
| 10 | Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus | Kuruçeşme | $$$$ | World-class spa and dining on the waterfront |
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Four Seasons Sultanahmet Hotel
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Four Seasons Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury
The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel
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The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy
$$$$
Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel
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Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Hotel
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Hotel Waterfront Romantic Modern
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus
Kuruçeşme
$$$$
World-class spa and dining on the waterfront
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Kozyatagi
$$$$
12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026
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Ciya Sofrasi
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Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views
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Nişantaşı
$$$$
City views, infinity pool, and legendary service
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