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Hidden Gem in Istanbul

41 places to explore

Machi Suadiye Restaurant
Machi Suadiye - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Trendy Modern

Machi Suadiye

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$$

Exclusive Nikkei cuisine with no exterior signage

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Townhouse Suadiye Bar
Townhouse Suadiye - Bar in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Bar
Trendy Cozy Hidden Gem

Townhouse Suadiye

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

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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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Flekk Bar
Flekk - Bar in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Bar
Hidden Gem Cozy Artistic

Flekk

Beyoğlu

$$$

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

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Inci Pastanesi Cafe
Inci Pastanesi - Cafe in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Cafe
Classic Hidden Gem

Inci Pastanesi

Beyoğlu

$$

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

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Mandabatmaz Cafe
Mandabatmaz - Cafe in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Cafe
Classic Hidden Gem

Mandabatmaz

Beyoğlu

$

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

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Mathilda's Bar
Mathilda's - Bar in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Bar
Hidden Gem Cozy Classic

Mathilda's

Kadıköy

$$

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

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Montag Coffee Roasters Cafe
Montag Coffee Roasters - Cafe in Moda, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Cafe
Cozy Hidden Gem Classic

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

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Noah's Ark Carpets Shop
Noah's Ark Carpets - Shop in Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Shop
Classic Hidden Gem

Noah's Ark Carpets

Sultanahmet

$$$$

Expert-led carpet education and collection

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Wayana Wine Bar Bar
Wayana Wine Bar - Bar in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Bar
Hidden Gem Cozy Artistic

Wayana Wine Bar

Kadıköy

$$$

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

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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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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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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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Nazende Cadde Restaurant
Nazende Cadde - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Cozy Hidden Gem

Nazende Cadde

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

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Solera Winery Bar
Solera Winery - Bar in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Bar
Hidden Gem Cozy Classic

Solera Winery

Beyoğlu

$$

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

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Vigneron Wine House Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar
Historic Cozy Hidden Gem
$$$

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

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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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Nakkas Rug Shop
Nakkas Rug - Shop in Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Shop
Classic Artistic Hidden Gem

Nakkas Rug

Sultanahmet

$$$$

Curated collection above an ancient cistern

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Akin Balik Restaurant
Akin Balik - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Hidden Gem Historic

Akin Balik

Karaköy

$$

No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge

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Coffee Sapiens Cafe
Coffee Sapiens - Cafe in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Cafe
Hidden Gem Artistic Cozy

Coffee Sapiens

Beyoğlu

$$

Global bean selection in Beyoğlu's creative heart

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Demeti Meyhanesi Restaurant
Demeti Meyhanesi - Restaurant in Cihangir, Istanbul
Restaurant
Cozy Hidden Gem Romantic

Demeti Meyhanesi

Cihangir

$$

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

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Folks Kitchen & Cocktail Restaurant
Folks Kitchen & Cocktail - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Restaurant
Trendy Romantic Hidden Gem

Folks Kitchen & Cocktail

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus

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Galerist Gallery
Galerist - Gallery in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Gallery
Modern Artistic Hidden Gem

Galerist

Beyoğlu

$

Pioneering contemporary art since 2001

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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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