Ortaköy
Iconic Bosphorus setting with markets and waterfront dining
Famous for its iconic mosque beneath the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortaköy offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern entertainment. Weekend markets, waterfront restaurants, and the legendary kumpir (stuffed potatoes) make it a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.
Highlights
Restaurant
7 places
Fine dining in an 1871 Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus waterfront
Turkey's first authentic Vietnamese restaurant with genuinely excellent pho
Bar
4 places
Michelin & Gault Millau recognized bar-restaurant-club on the Bosphorus
Two-floor bistro-bar a few steps off Ortaköy pier, Bosphorus view, locals over tourists
Square-side Ortaköy classic since 1988, meze, rakı and a renovated upper terrace under the bridge
Water-edge House Café flagship, two terraces, full bar, summer DJ weekends
Hotel
1 place
Cafe
1 place
Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge
Nightclub
1 place
Three-floor Ottoman waterside mansion, a pre-Reina icon still hosting Istanbul's see-and-be-seen crowd