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Hidden Gem in Istanbul

14 places to explore

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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Balikci Kahraman Restaurant
Balikci Kahraman - Restaurant in Sarıyer, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Waterfront Classic

Balikci Kahraman

Sarıyer

$$$$

Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths

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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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Karaköy Gulluoglu Cafe
Karaköy Gulluoglu - Cafe in Karaköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Cafe
Classic Hidden Gem
$$

Five generations of baklava perfection

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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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Fornio Pizzeria Restaurant
Fornio Pizzeria - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Restaurant
Trendy Modern Hidden Gem

Fornio Pizzeria

Bağdat Caddesi

$$

Unique fermentation techniques for exceptional pizza

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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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Hayvore Restaurant
Hayvore - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Hidden Gem Foodie Haven

Hayvore

Beyoğlu

$$

Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

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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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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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Onder Ocakbasi Restaurant
Onder Ocakbasi - Restaurant in Ortaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Authentic Cozy

Onder Ocakbasi

Ortaköy

$$

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

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Ferida Cadde Restaurant
Ferida Cadde - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy Classic

Ferida Cadde

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Only Balkan cuisine on Bağdat Caddesi - Chef Murat Bozok menu

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Nello's Italian Restaurant Restaurant
Nello's Italian Restaurant - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy Romantic

Nello's Italian Restaurant

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul

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Seorabeol Restaurant
Seorabeol - Restaurant in Levent, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Hidden Gem

Seorabeol

Levent

$$$

Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant

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