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Hidden Gem in Istanbul

15 places to explore

Araf Istanbul Restaurant
Araf Istanbul - Restaurant in Kozyatagi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Cozy Modern Hidden Gem

Araf Istanbul

Kozyatagi

$$$$

12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026

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Fauna Restaurant
Fauna - Restaurant in Ataşehir, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven

Fauna

Ataşehir

$$$

Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead

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Kendime Istanbul Restaurant
Kendime Istanbul - Restaurant in Fenerbahçe, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Hidden Gem Modern

Kendime Istanbul

Fenerbahçe

$$$$

Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut

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Sevan Bicakci Shop
Sevan Bicakci - Shop in Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Shop
Artistic Classic Hidden Gem

Sevan Bicakci

Grand Bazaar

$$$$

World-famous jeweler with micro-mosaic mastery

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Van Kahvaltı Evi Restaurant
Van Kahvaltı Evi - Restaurant in Cihangir, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Cozy Hidden Gem
$$

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

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Aida Vino e Cucina Restaurant
Aida Vino e Cucina - Restaurant in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Cozy Romantic Hidden Gem

Aida Vino e Cucina

Kadıköy

$$$

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

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Casa Lavanda Restaurant
Casa Lavanda - Restaurant in Şile, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Hidden Gem Cozy

Casa Lavanda

Şile

$$$$

Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside

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Inari Omakase Restaurant
Inari Omakase - Restaurant in Kuruçeşme, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Modern Cozy Hidden Gem

Inari Omakase

Kuruçeşme

$$$$

Premium sushi experience since 2016

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Viktor Levi Sarap Evi Bar
Viktor Levi Sarap Evi - Bar in Moda, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Bar
Historic Cozy Hidden Gem

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

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Abgar Ozasi Shop
Abgar Ozasi - Shop in Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Shop
Classic Artistic Hidden Gem

Abgar Ozasi

Grand Bazaar

$$$

90 years of Armenian goldsmith tradition

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Hacı Bekir Cafe
Hacı Bekir - Cafe in Eminönü, Istanbul
Cafe
Classic Hidden Gem

Hacı Bekir

Eminönü

$$

Historic confectioner in Eminönü

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Herise Istanbul Restaurant
Herise Istanbul - Restaurant in Sarıyer, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Intimate Hidden Gem

Herise Istanbul

Sarıyer

$$$

Michelin-listed culinary archaeology reviving forgotten Anatolian dishes

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Mabou Restaurant
Mabou - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Intimate Artistic Hidden Gem

Mabou

Beyoğlu

$$$$

Five-table tasting menu by a German chef with Turkish ingredients and French soul

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Sini Ethnic Omakase Restaurant
Sini Ethnic Omakase - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Intimate Hidden Gem Artistic
$$$

Three-table omakase fusing Pan-Asian technique with Anatolian soul

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Kontuar Pera Restaurant
Kontuar Pera - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Intimate Artistic Hidden Gem

Kontuar Pera

Beyoğlu

$$$$

Fire-driven chef's table in a historic Pera passage

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