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Neolokal
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Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata
Artsy & Industrial
Karakoy
Creative hub with galleries, coffee culture, and waterfront charm
Once a bustling port district, Karakoy has transformed into Istanbul's creative hub. Industrial warehouses now house contemporary art galleries, specialty coffee roasters, and innovative restaurants. The area perfectly balances its maritime heritage with cutting-edge urban culture.
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Third-wave coffee Street art Design studios Waterfront walks
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Karakoy Lokantasi
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Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes
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Waterfront See & Be Seen
Roka
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Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views
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Modern Waterfront
Gunaydin Kasap
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Turkish butcher heritage with own farm
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Frankie
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MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront
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Murver
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Istanbul's first live-fire restaurant with Historic Peninsula views
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Mukellef Karakoy
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TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views
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Rooftop Trendy
Tershane
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Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views
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Romantic
La Terrasse Karakoy
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Rooftop dining with stunning Bosphorus views near Galataport
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Trendy Modern
Baltazar
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Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display
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Hidden Gem
Akin Balik
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No-menu fish market dining by Galata Bridge
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Hidden Gem Cozy
Lokanta Mimi
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Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking
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Trendy Cozy
Paps Italian
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Naples-style sourdough pizza from Chef Luigi Mariconda
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Classic Hidden Gem
Mahal Antep
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Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karakoy
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Mitte Karakoy
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Art deco elegance in Karakoy's historic theatre
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Romantic
Perri
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Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata
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Trendy Historic
Karakoy Gumruk
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Modern twist on traditional Turkish cuisine with daily-changing market menu
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Historic
Mahkeme Lokantasi
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Historic 200-year-old han with lokanta lunch and meyhane evenings
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Octo Restaurant
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Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views
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Classic
Ali Ocakbasi Karakoy
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Michelin-listed ocakbasi with Bosphorus views and premium grilled meats
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Trendy Waterfront
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar
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Spanish tapas reimagined with Anatolian flavors at Galataport
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Historic
Liman Istanbul
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Historic 1950s port restaurant revived at Galataport with Bosphorus terrace
Bar
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Sail Loft Vakkorama
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Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport
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Rooftop Romantic
The Bank Roof Bar
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Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop
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Romantic Cozy
Sensus Wine Boutique
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Curated wines near Galata Tower
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Historic Cozy
Vigneron Wine House
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1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar
Hotel
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Modern Waterfront
The Peninsula Istanbul
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Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
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Classic Artistic
The Bank Hotel
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Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury
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Trendy Artistic
10 Karakoy
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Morgans Original in a restored warehouse
Cafe
4 places
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Trendy Artistic
Petra Roasting Co.
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Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013
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Trendy Artistic
Kava Coffee
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Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karakoy
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Cozy Trendy
Cafe Privato
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Best breakfast near Galata Tower
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Classic Classic
Karakoy Gulluoglu
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Five generations of baklava perfection
Gallery
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