Turkish in Istanbul
28 places to explore
O Maestros
Arnavutköy
Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors
Matmazel Eleni
Bağdat Caddesi
Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
Tershane
Karaköy
Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views
Develi Kalamis
Bağdat Caddesi
Legendary kebab institution with 1200-seat marina views since 1997
Karaköy Gumruk
Karaköy
Modern twist on traditional Turkish cuisine with daily-changing market menu
Lokanta Limu
Sarıyer
Chef-driven lokanta by day, modern meyhane by night on the Bosphorus
Mahkeme Lokantasi
Karaköy
Historic 200-year-old han with lokanta lunch and meyhane evenings
Yakup 2 Ataşehir
Ataşehir
Heritage meyhane family since 1977, Asian-side branch since 2018
Ahali Teşvikiye
Nişantaşı
The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations
Barboon by Atlas Balik
Arnavutköy
Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views
Chef Meyhane
Arnavutköy
Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
Lokanta Stambouli
Beyoğlu
Turkish-Greek meze heritage in a historic 1896 Pera landmark
Musaade Kadıköy
Kadıköy
Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus
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