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Authentic in Istanbul

11 places to explore

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

O Maestros

Arnavutköy

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Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

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Siirt Seref Buryan Restaurant
Siirt Seref Buryan - Restaurant in Fatih, Istanbul
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Restaurant
Historic Authentic Foodie Haven
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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

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Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

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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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Tatbak Restaurant
Tatbak - Restaurant in Nişantaşı, Istanbul
Restaurant
Classic Casual Authentic

Tatbak

Nişantaşı

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1960s Gaziantep lahmacun and kebab institution with vintage charm

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Yanyali Fehmi Lokantasi Restaurant
Yanyali Fehmi Lokantasi - Restaurant in Kadıköy, Istanbul
Restaurant
Historic Classic Authentic

Historic 1919 family lokanta in Kadıköy with timeless Turkish classics

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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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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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