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Cozy Winter Dining in Istanbul

Warm, intimate restaurants and cafes perfect for cold Istanbul evenings

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Curated Venues
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Da Mario Restaurant
Da Mario - Restaurant in Etiler, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Cozy Romantic

Da Mario

Etiler

$$$

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

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Mahal Antep Restaurant
Mahal Antep - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Hidden Gem Cozy

Mahal Antep

Karaköy

$$

Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karaköy

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Filo D'Olio Restaurant
Filo D'Olio - Restaurant in Sarıyer, Istanbul
Restaurant
Family Friendly Classic Cozy

Filo D'Olio

Sarıyer

$$$

Authentic Italian by MasterChef judge Danilo Zanna

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Paps Italian Restaurant
Paps Italian - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Trendy Cozy Foodie Haven

Paps Italian

Karaköy

$$$

Naples-style sourdough pizza from Chef Luigi Mariconda

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Saporito Pizza Restaurant
Saporito Pizza - Restaurant in Kozyatagi, Istanbul
Restaurant
Trendy Cozy Modern

Saporito Pizza

Kozyatagi

$$

Italian stone oven pizza with top-quality ingredients

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Eleos Yeşilköy Restaurant
Eleos Yeşilköy - Restaurant in Yeşilköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Waterfront Chill Cozy

Eleos Yeşilköy

Yeşilköy

$$$

Charming Greek-style seafood tavern near the marina

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Bebek Balikci Restaurant
Bebek Balikci - Restaurant in Bebek, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Classic Cozy
$$$

Heritage seafood since 1952

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Balikci Sabahattin Restaurant
Balikci Sabahattin - Restaurant in Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Cozy

Balikci Sabahattin

Sultanahmet

$$$

Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927

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Adem Baba Restaurant
Adem Baba - Restaurant in Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Cozy Waterfront

Adem Baba

Arnavutköy

$$

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

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Koço Restaurant
Koço - Restaurant in Moda, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Cozy Hidden Gem

Koço

Moda

$$$

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

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Kor Agop Restaurant
Kor Agop - Restaurant in Fatih, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Cozy

Kor Agop

Fatih

$$

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

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Elbet Steakhouse Restaurant
Restaurant
Cozy Classic Hidden Gem

Elbet Steakhouse

Beşiktaş

$$$

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

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Ciya Sofrasi Restaurant
Ciya Sofrasi - Restaurant in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Hidden Gem Cozy

Ciya Sofrasi

Kadıköy

$$

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

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Gunaydin Et Suadiye Restaurant
Gunaydin Et Suadiye - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Trendy Cozy

Gunaydin Et Suadiye

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$$

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

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Matmazel Eleni Restaurant
Matmazel Eleni - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy Classic Cozy

Matmazel Eleni

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

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Plan Ahead

Insider tips for securing the best experience for this occasion

  • 1

    Check that indoor heating is adequate before visiting outdoor-focused venues

  • 2

    Weekday evenings are quieter and often easier to book last-minute

  • 3

    Ask for a fireplace or corner table when reserving for the coziest experience

  • 4

    Many restaurants have seasonal winter menus, ask what's new