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Intimate Restaurant in Istanbul

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Hatay Restaurant 1967 Restaurant
Hatay Restaurant 1967 - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Historic Authentic Local Favorite

Hatay Restaurant 1967

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

The corridor's literary meyhane, keeping a guest-book tradition since 1967.

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Maşuk Devr-i Meyhane Restaurant
Maşuk Devr-i Meyhane - Restaurant in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Intimate Nostalgic
$$$

A three-storey mansion off Kadıköy's beaten track, meze-first, with a garden of old Turkish records.

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Radika Restaurant
Radika - Restaurant in Koşuyolu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Local Favorite Intimate

Radika

Koşuyolu

$$$

Koşuyolu's Aegean meyhane, a proper meze cabinet and a neighborhood that keeps it to itself.

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Agata Istanbul Restaurant
Agata Istanbul - Restaurant in Akaretler, Istanbul
Restaurant
Eclectic Artisan Intimate

Agata Istanbul

Akaretler

$$$

World cuisines meets Antakya aromatic culture in Akaretler row house

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Aseka Karaköy Restaurant
Aseka Karaköy - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Artistic Trendy Intimate

Aseka Karaköy

Karaköy

$$$$

Michelin-recognized chef kitchen and cocktail bar with rotating art

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Borden Restaurant
Borden - Restaurant in Yeldeğirmeni, Istanbul
Restaurant
Chef Driven Intimate Minimal

Borden

Yeldeğirmeni

$$$

Chef-driven fine-casual seafood with daily catch and creative small plates

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Casa Mamma Restaurant
Casa Mamma - Restaurant in Caddebostan, Istanbul
Restaurant
Intimate Family Authentic

Casa Mamma

Caddebostan

$$

Three sisters' intimate Italian with 72-hour fermented Roman pizza

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Cok Cok Thai Tunel Restaurant
Cok Cok Thai Tunel - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Intimate Chef Driven
$$$

The original: Chef Khun Nuch, ex-Thai royal family chef, since 2006

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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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Itsumi Restaurant
Itsumi - Restaurant in Levent, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Intimate Refined

Itsumi

Levent

$$$$

Authentic Japanese by Chef Horikoshi with omakase by reservation

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Karaköy Gumruk Restaurant
Karaköy Gumruk - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Trendy Historic Intimate

Karaköy Gumruk

Karaköy

$$$

Modern twist on traditional Turkish cuisine with daily-changing market menu

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La Boucherie Restaurant
La Boucherie - Restaurant in Etiler, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Romantic Intimate

La Boucherie

Etiler

$$$

One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience

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La Terrasse Karaköy Restaurant
La Terrasse Karaköy - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Romantic Scenic Intimate
$$$

Rooftop dining with stunning Bosphorus views near Galataport

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Lokanta Limu Restaurant
Lokanta Limu - Restaurant in Sarıyer, Istanbul
Restaurant
Cozy Trendy Intimate

Lokanta Limu

Sarıyer

$$$

Chef-driven lokanta by day, modern meyhane by night on the Bosphorus

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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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Mahkeme Lokantasi Restaurant
Mahkeme Lokantasi - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Historic Authentic Intimate
$$$

Historic 200-year-old han with lokanta lunch and meyhane evenings

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Maromi Restaurant
Maromi - Restaurant in Harbiye, Istanbul
Restaurant
Intimate Authentic Counter Dining

Maromi

Harbiye

$$$$

Japanese chefs at counter: kaiseki and omakase praised as Istanbul's best

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Naif Restaurant
Naif - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Chef Driven Local Sourcing Intimate

Naif

Karaköy

$$$

Exclusively Turkish-sourced: octopus orzo and lamb shank on farmers' pasta

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Ororo Sushi Bar Restaurant
Ororo Sushi Bar - Restaurant in Moda, Istanbul
Restaurant
Intimate Modern Casual
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Creative sushi and ramen on the Asian side

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Restaurant Modern Restaurant
Restaurant Modern - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Seasonal Wine Focused Intimate
$$$

Refined seasonal menus championing small Anatolian wine producers

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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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Sipster Restaurant
Sipster - Restaurant in Etiler, Istanbul
Restaurant
Trendy Artistic Intimate

Sipster

Etiler

$$$

Alacati's beloved neo-bistro brings Aegean flavors and craft cocktails to Etiler

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Tarantella Pizza Restaurant
Tarantella Pizza - Restaurant in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Italian Intimate

Tarantella Pizza

Kadıköy

$$

Proper Napoli-style with San Marzano, fermented dough, and standout tiramisu

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Tuzz Restaurant
Tuzz - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Elegant Rooftop Intimate

Tuzz

Karaköy

$$$$

10-course Anatolian tasting menu with Far Eastern whispers on Karaköy's rooftop

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