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Authentic in Istanbul

15 places to explore

O Maestros Restaurant
O Maestros - Restaurant in Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Authentic Romantic Lively

O Maestros

Arnavutköy

$$$

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

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Siirt Seref Buryan Restaurant
Siirt Seref Buryan - Restaurant in Fatih, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Historic Authentic Foodie Haven
$$$

Underground pit-roasted lamb since 1892

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

Akin Balik

Karaköy

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No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge

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Fikret Yilmaz Ocakbasi Restaurant
Fikret Yilmaz Ocakbasi - Restaurant in Levent, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Foodie Haven Classic

Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style

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

Onder Ocakbasi

Ortaköy

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Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

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Yeni Lokanta Restaurant
Yeni Lokanta - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Modern Classic Authentic

Yeni Lokanta

Beyoğlu

$$$

Modern Anatolian cuisine by chef-owner Civan Er in Beyoğlu

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Barboon by Atlas Balik Restaurant
Barboon by Atlas Balik - Restaurant in Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Upscale Scenic Authentic
$$$$

Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views

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Harbi Adana Ocakbasi Restaurant
Harbi Adana Ocakbasi - Restaurant in Ortaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Authentic Waterfront Foodie Haven
$$$

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

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Lokanta Stambouli Restaurant
Lokanta Stambouli - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Historic Cozy Authentic
$$$

Turkish-Greek meze heritage in a historic 1896 Pera landmark

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Musaade Kadıköy Restaurant
Musaade Kadıköy - Restaurant in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Trendy Authentic Intimate

Musaade Kadıköy

Kadıköy

$$$

Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus

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Bordel Imbiss Restaurant
Bordel Imbiss - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Artistic Authentic

Bordel Imbiss

Beyoğlu

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Fine dining chef's irreverent German street food kiosk

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Gun Lokantasi Restaurant
Gun Lokantasi - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Cozy Authentic Intimate

Gun Lokantasi

Beyoğlu

$$$

Michelin-listed modern lokanta with fire-focused open kitchen

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