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Brasserie Noir
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Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
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Bagdat Caddesi
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Nordic-style specialty coffee with cult-status brownie
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Bagdat Caddesi
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Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans
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Divan Pastanesi
Bagdat Caddesi
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Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates
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Deli Deli
Bagdat Caddesi
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Gourmet deli with exceptional burrata and sandwiches
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The North Shield Pub
Bagdat Caddesi
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Best Guinness in Istanbul with authentic Irish atmosphere
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Nicole
Beyoglu
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French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
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Adem Baba
Arnavutkoy
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Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
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Kocho
Moda
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Aegean-style seafood in Moda
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Asmalicavit
Beyoglu
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Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture
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Refik
Beyoglu
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Classic meyhane since 1954 with 30+ mezes
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Karakoy Lokantasi
Karakoy
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Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes
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Kumkapi
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Third-generation family meyhane since 1938
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Gurkan Sef Steakhouse
Nisantasi
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Celebrity chef's premium steakhouse in Nisantasi
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Baltazar
Karakoy
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Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display
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Besiktas
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Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere
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Van Kahvalti Evi
Cihangir
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Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van
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Kadikoy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem
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Cihangir
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Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite
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Kadikoy
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408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side
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Sensus Wine Boutique
Galata
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Curated wines near Galata Tower
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Petra Roasting Co.
Galata
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Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013
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Karakoy
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From roastery to nearly 20 locations across the city
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Karakoy
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Moda
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Asian side's specialty coffee destination since 2014
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Beyoglu
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Legendary profiteroles on Istiklal Avenue
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Kadikoy
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Karakoy Gulluoglu
Karakoy
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Five generations of baklava perfection
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Taksim
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Supporting young talent across multiple floors
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Zilberman Gallery
Beyoglu
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Global gallery network with Istanbul roots
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Beymen
Nisantasi
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Turkey's premier luxury department store
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Vakko
Nisantasi
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Iconic Turkish luxury brand since 1934
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Turkish streetwear luxury making global waves
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Sophisticated luxury womenswear from Turkey
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Kosebasi
Bagdat Caddesi
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Authentic southeastern Turkish kebab institution
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Bagdat Caddesi
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Specialty coffee pioneer with multiple brewing methods
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Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist