Lively in Istanbul

The turquoise-tiled Karaköy institution, lokanta by day, meyhane by night, Bib Gourmand 2026.

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Spanish tapas and curated DJ nights in the old Rua room

Pouring under the Cumhuriyet name since 1923, a hundred mezes a day in the middle of Balık Pazarı.

1890 Greek-captain meyhane on the Golden Horn shore

Square-side Ortaköy classic since 1988, meze, rakı and a renovated upper terrace under the bridge

Day restaurant, night cocktail bar on Nişantaşı's liveliest street

Bib Gourmand traditional Turkish grill with sea views on Asian side

Bosphorus-pier classic since 1949 under century-old plane trees.

Sea-view new-generation meyhane with live entertainment

Michelin-listed ocakbasi with Bosphorus views and premium grilled meats

Cihangir's treasure transforms from fine dining to nightclub