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Classic Romantic
Brasserie Noir
Bagdat Caddesi
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Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music
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Matmazel Eleni
Bagdat Caddesi
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Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
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Trendy Cozy
Gron Coffee
Bagdat Caddesi
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Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie
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Trendy Modern
Klar Coffee Roastery
Bagdat Caddesi
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Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans
Cafe
Classic Cozy
Divan Pastanesi
Bagdat Caddesi
$$$
Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates
Cafe
Trendy Cozy
Deli Deli
Bagdat Caddesi
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Gourmet deli with exceptional burrata and sandwiches
Bar
Chill Classic
The North Shield Pub
Bagdat Caddesi
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Best Guinness in Istanbul with authentic Irish atmosphere
Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Adem Baba
Arnavutkoy
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Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
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Classic Cozy
Kocho
Moda
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Aegean-style seafood in Moda
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Trendy Historic
Karakoy Lokantasi
Karakoy
$$$
Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes
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Classic Historic
Kor Agop
Kumkapi
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Third-generation family meyhane since 1938
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See & Be Seen Modern
Gurkan Sef Steakhouse
Nisantasi
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Celebrity chef's premium steakhouse in Nisantasi
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Classic Cozy
Van Kahvalti Evi
Cihangir
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Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van
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Bar
Hidden Gem Cozy
Wayana Wine Bar
Kadikoy
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408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side
Cafe
Trendy Artistic
Kava Coffee
Karakoy
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Coffee cocktails and creative brews in Karakoy
Restaurant
Classic Cozy
Kosebasi
Bagdat Caddesi
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Authentic southeastern Turkish kebab institution