Turkish in Istanbul
28 places to explore
Mahide Ocakbasi
Beylerbeyi
Bosphorus-view ocakbasi: organic Kars breakfast mornings, charcoal-grilled evenings
Maziden Meyhane
Bostancı
Nostalgic meyhane in Bostancı with honest mezes and late-night raki culture
Hünkâr
Nişantaşı
A family Ottoman lokanta in Nişantaşı since 1950, hünkarbeğendi read off the counter
A'jia Restaurant
Beykoz
1800s Rasim Pasa Yali turned boutique hotel with Five Star Diamond award
Agapia Mezze & Meyhane
Kadıköy
50 varieties of mezze in a 120-year-old building facing Sureyya Opera
Biz Istanbul
Beyoğlu
Michelin Guide 2026 new entry inside the Ataturk Cultural Center
Dilruba Istanbul
Kuzguncuk
Three-bridge Bosphorus panorama from Fethi Pasa Korusu hilltop garden
Hodan
Beyoğlu
Michelin-recommended chef reinterpreting Turkish gastronomy in a garden oasis
Kiva Bomontiada
Bomonti
Modern meyhane in historic brewery walls with lentil 'ice cream' signature
Liman Istanbul
Karaköy
Historic 1950s port restaurant revived at Galataport with Bosphorus terrace
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar
Karaköy
Spanish tapas reimagined with Anatolian flavors at Galataport
Naif
Karaköy
Exclusively Turkish-sourced: octopus orzo and lamb shank on farmers' pasta
Perran Ocakbasi
Caddebostan
Revived heritage brand with contemporary ambition, expanding to Bodrum
Restaurant Modern
Beyoğlu
Refined seasonal menus championing small Anatolian wine producers
Salacak Restaurant
Üsküdar
Kiz Kulesi views from the terrace: the most iconic Asian-shore panorama
Tavaci Recep Usta Bostancı
Bostancı
Bib Gourmand traditional Turkish grill with sea views on Asian side
Teras Emirgan
Emirgan
Reservation-only secret terrace with Bosphorus views and weekend brunch
Ali Ocakbasi Karaköy
Karaköy
Michelin-listed ocakbasi with Bosphorus views and premium grilled meats
Aman da Bravo
Sarıyer
Hidden neighborhood gem with modern Turkish cuisine by Chef Inanc Celengil
SADE Bes Denizler Mutfagi
Nişantaşı
Bib Gourmand Anatolian cuisine celebrating Five Seas regional traditions
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