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Hidden Gem in Istanbul

33 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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Van Kahvaltı Evi Restaurant
Van Kahvaltı Evi - Restaurant in Cihangir, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Cozy Hidden Gem
$$

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

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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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Ciya Sofrasi Restaurant
Ciya Sofrasi - Restaurant in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Classic Hidden Gem Cozy

Ciya Sofrasi

Kadıköy

$$

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

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Karaköy Gulluoglu Cafe
Karaköy Gulluoglu - Cafe in Karaköy, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Cafe
Classic Hidden Gem
$$

Five generations of baklava perfection

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

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

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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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Elbet Steakhouse Restaurant
Restaurant
Cozy Classic Hidden Gem

Elbet Steakhouse

Beşiktaş

$$$

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

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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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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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Kafkas Jewellery Shop
Kafkas Jewellery - Shop in Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Shop
Classic Hidden Gem

Kafkas Jewellery

Grand Bazaar

$$$$

Grand Bazaar jewelry expertise since 1951

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Koço Restaurant
Koço - Restaurant in Moda, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Cozy Hidden Gem

Koço

Moda

$$$

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

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

Onder Ocakbasi

Ortaköy

$$

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

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Ozturk Rug House Shop
Ozturk Rug House - Shop in Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Shop
Classic Hidden Gem

Ozturk Rug House

Grand Bazaar

$$$$

Antique carpet specialists in Grand Bazaar

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Semolina Restaurant
Semolina - Restaurant in Moda, Istanbul
Restaurant
Cozy Hidden Gem Trendy

Semolina

Moda

$$

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

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The North Shield Pub Bar
The North Shield Pub - Bar in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Bar
Chill Classic Hidden Gem

The North Shield Pub

Bağdat Caddesi

$$

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

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