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Cozy in Istanbul

22 places to explore

Araf Istanbul Restaurant
Araf Istanbul - Restaurant in Kozyatagi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Cozy Modern Hidden Gem

Araf Istanbul

Kozyatagi

$$$$

12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026

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Fauna Restaurant
Fauna - Restaurant in Ataşehir, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven

Fauna

Ataşehir

$$$

Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead

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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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Matmazel Eleni Restaurant
Matmazel Eleni - Restaurant in Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Trendy Classic Cozy

Matmazel Eleni

Bağdat Caddesi

$$$

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

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Nicole Restaurant
Nicole - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Editor's Pick
Restaurant
Romantic Modern Cozy

Nicole

Beyoğlu

$$$$

French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance

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Casius Antioch Kitchen Restaurant
Casius Antioch Kitchen - Restaurant in Cihangir, Istanbul
Restaurant
Cozy Historic Chill
$$$

Authentic Antioch heritage cuisine in atmospheric Cihangir setting

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Cemiyet Meyhane Restaurant
Cemiyet Meyhane - Restaurant in Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Restaurant
Cozy Classic Lively

Cemiyet Meyhane

Beyoğlu

$$$

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

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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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Kor Agop Restaurant
Kor Agop - Restaurant in Fatih, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Cozy

Kor Agop

Fatih

$$

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

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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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Mahal Antep Restaurant
Mahal Antep - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Hidden Gem Cozy

Mahal Antep

Karaköy

$$

Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karaköy

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Naga Putrika Cafe
Naga Putrika - Cafe in Moda, Istanbul
Cafe
Authentic Educational Cozy
$$

Seven regional breakfast sets named after Anatolian villages

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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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Parvus Kalamis Restaurant
Parvus Kalamis - Restaurant in Kalamış, Istanbul
Restaurant
Cozy Hidden Gem Romantic

Parvus Kalamis

Kalamış

$$$

Intimate Kadıköy gem with simple, delicious Turkish-Mediterranean fusion

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Seraf Mahmutbey Restaurant
Seraf Mahmutbey - Restaurant in Mahmutbey, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Chill Cozy

Seraf Mahmutbey

Mahmutbey

$$$

Innovative Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired traditions

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Yakup 2 Ataşehir Restaurant
Yakup 2 Ataşehir - Restaurant in Ataşehir, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Historic Cozy

Yakup 2 Ataşehir

Ataşehir

$$$

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

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Ahali Teşvikiye Restaurant
Restaurant
Cozy Trendy Intimate

Ahali Teşvikiye

Nişantaşı

$$$

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

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Aman da Bravo Restaurant
Aman da Bravo - Restaurant in Sarıyer, Istanbul
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy Eclectic

Aman da Bravo

Sarıyer

$$$

Hidden neighborhood gem with modern Turkish cuisine by Chef Inanc Celengil

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Lokanta Mimi Restaurant
Lokanta Mimi - Restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Hidden Gem Cozy Foodie Haven

Lokanta Mimi

Karaköy

$$

Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking

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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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Saca Ocakbasi Ataşehir Restaurant
Saca Ocakbasi Ataşehir - Restaurant in Ataşehir, Istanbul
Restaurant
Cozy Hidden Gem Classic
$$$

Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting

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