Places in Istanbul

Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection

Exclusive Nikkei cuisine with no exterior signage

Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails

Ottoman-Mediterranean tasting menus 90 meters above Bosphorus

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

One of Turkey's 2 Michelin star restaurants

Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine

Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar

Michelin Guide recommended Pan-Asian with Bosphorus views

Heritage seafood since 1952

Legendary 1945 institution, inventor of the Beyti kebab

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Rooftop cocktails with panoramic Marmara views

Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut

360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Three-story bookstore-cafe with 45,000 books and terrace dining

Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014

Expert-led carpet education and collection

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Turkey's premier whiskey bar with 435+ labels

Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata

Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport

Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision

Modern seafood with signature fish in dough

Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz

Ottoman imperial cuisine in Ciragan Palace

Legendary Istanbul institution with panoramic Bosphorus views since 1983

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

Historic 1945 waterfront cafe - the intellectual's haunt

Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

Antakya flavors with Golden Horn sunsets in a 1920s Art Nouveau gem

MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront

Silk Road cuisine by Turkey's only 2 Michelin star chef

Sophisticated cocktails from the Paolina creators

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

Five generations of baklava perfection

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur

360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop

TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata

French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills legend arrives in Istanbul

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views

Istanbul's first vegan fine dining - Michelin Green Star

Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views

Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bağdat Caddesi

The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge

New Italian with stunning winter garden and wood-fired oven

Celebrity chef's premium steakhouse in Nişantaşı

Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views

5x Turkey champion barman brings Paris to Suadiye

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

Exclusive Bosphorus seafood with panoramic bridge views

Michelin-noted bistro where even the inspectors mentioned the young hip crowd

Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation

Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy

Classic Bosphorus seafood with refined mezes

Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Panoramic rooftop dining between Laleli and Sultanahmet with Bosphorus views

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Aegean seafood excellence on the Asian shore

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Etiler's new neighborhood gastropub

Istanbul's pioneering Thai restaurant since 2006

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

Legendary kebab institution with 1200-seat marina views since 1997

Classic waterfront brasserie with its own private pier

Mediterranean brasserie with garden setting and original flair

Renowned Bosphorus seafood with 5 experienced chef-partners

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Greek-Turkish seafood with Golden Horn views

Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style

Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar

Where creative design meets fantastic food in Topagaci

Turkish butcher heritage with own farm

Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

Glass-enclosed rooftop at DoubleTree Moda

Artisanal Bronx-inspired burgers with daily-ground beef

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

Legendary Antep cuisine with poolside elegance

Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

Bosphorus bistro elegance from morning to night

One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience

Rooftop dining with stunning Bosphorus views near Galataport

Asian shore seafood with bridge views

Five-table tasting menu by a German chef with Turkish ingredients and French soul

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

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental

Italian elegance at Mandarin Oriental

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Göztepe Park

Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views

Three-table omakase fusing Pan-Asian technique with Anatolian soul

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

Design-forward cocktail lounge by Cafe Cadde founders

Panoramic views and fusion cuisine since 1994

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

Istanbul's craft beer destination in historic Bomonti Brewery

Fine dining in a 1,500-year-old Byzantine cistern by candlelight

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

Contemporary gastro-bar with seasonal plates in Firuzaga

Heritage meyhane family since 1977, Asian-side branch since 2018

French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair

Sea-view new-generation meyhane with live entertainment

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

Nomadic Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired oven and rooftop bar

40 signature cocktails in a garden oasis on Bağdat Caddesi

Turkish DJs, live-jazz, and funk in classic-elegant Beyoğlu

Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer

Pioneer of Turkish gastropub culture with 70+ craft beers

Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology

Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina

Only Balkan cuisine on Bağdat Caddesi - Chef Murat Bozok menu

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture

If it doesn't taste nice, we don't eat it

Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm

Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye

Brownies and cakes on Bağdat Caddesi

Mediterranean elegance with live music

Michelin-recognized Turkish classics in a 300-year-old hammam with romantic rooftop terrace

Turkish-Greek meze heritage in a historic 1896 Pera landmark

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

Fine dining in a 250-year-old Ottoman han with modern Anatolian cuisine

Naples-style sourdough pizza from Chef Luigi Mariconda

Bağdat Caddesi's flagship yeni nesil meyhane with 80s/90s nostalgia

Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting

Seaside Mediterranean dining with live music in Bostancı

Curated wines near Galata Tower

US-style sourdough perfection on Bağdat Caddesi

Wood-fired Italian dining in Bomonti garden

Haute couture-inspired French bistro at Turkey's premier fashion house hotel

Luxurious waterfront fine dining

Elegant Italian dining with iconic Bosphorus Bridge views

Iconic 13th-floor rooftop dining with panoramic city views

Istanbul's finest craft beer selection with gastropub fare

Architecturally ambitious burger bar in a historic shipyard complex

Mediterranean comfort in a 40-year-old Etiler villa with open kitchen

Michelin-listed modern lokanta with fire-focused open kitchen

Turkish-Mexican fusion with a Hi-Fi listening bar upstairs

Michelin-recommended casual fine dining with North Aegean soul

Sophisticated cocktail bar with Mediterranean kitchen

Natural wine bar with chef-driven small plates in Nişantaşı