Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Modern See & Be Seen TURK Fatih Tutak Bomonti $$$$ Turkey's only 2 Michelin star restaurant
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant See & Be Seen Rooftop Mikla Beyoglu $$$$ New Anatolian cuisine with rooftop grandeur
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Classic Artistic Neolokal Karakoy $$$$ Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Romantic Modern Nicole Beyoglu $$$$ French-Turkish fusion with feminine elegance
Araka Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Modern Artistic Araka Yenikoy $$$$ Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine
Sankai by Nagaya Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Modern Cozy Sankai by Nagaya Bebek $$$$ Authentic Japanese omakase with Michelin precision
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Rooftop Romantic Topaz Gumusuyu $$$$ Ottoman-Mediterranean tasting menus 90 meters above Bosphorus
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Classic Romantic Tugra Besiktas $$$$ Ottoman imperial cuisine in Ciragan Palace
Ruya Istanbul Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Ruya Istanbul Besiktas $$$$ Contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the legendary Ciragan Palace
Editor's Pick Restaurant Romantic Hidden Gem Casa Lavanda Sile $$$$ Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Romantic Waterfront Sur Balik Arnavutkoy $$$ Modern seafood with signature fish in dough
Villa Bosphorus Restaurant Partner Restaurant See & Be Seen Waterfront Villa Bosphorus Beylerbeyi $$$$ Luxurious waterfront fine dining
Partner Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern FENZ Istanbul Istinye $$$$ Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina
Restaurant Classic Cozy Balikci Sabahattin Sultanahmet $$$ Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927
Adem Baba Restaurant Restaurant Classic Cozy Adem Baba Arnavutkoy $$$ Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant See & Be Seen Waterfront Lucca Bebek $$$$ Where Bebek's elite gather for Italian perfection
Chilai Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Chilai Bebek $$$$ Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
Editor's Pick Restaurant Classic Romantic Asmalicavit Beyoglu $$$ Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture
Kor Agop Restaurant Restaurant Classic Cozy Kor Agop Kumkapi $$ Third-generation family meyhane since 1938
Zuma Restaurant Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern Zuma Istinye $$$$ Global izakaya brand with robata grill excellence
Partner Restaurant Waterfront See & Be Seen Roka Karakoy $$$$ Japanese robata with stunning Bosphorus views
Editor's Pick Restaurant Modern Cozy Inari Omakase Kurucesme $$$$ Premium sushi experience since 2012
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Spago Istanbul Nisantasi $$$$ Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills legend arrives in Istanbul
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern Nobu Istanbul Nisantasi $$$$ Michelin-listed Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the Ritz-Carlton
Editor's Pick Restaurant Classic See & Be Seen Cipriani Istanbul Nisantasi $$$$ Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas
Cipriani Socialista Bar Editor's Pick Bar See & Be Seen Cipriani Socialista Nisantasi $$$$ Pre-revolution Havana glamour in Istanbul's upscale Nisantasi
Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Kalimera Istanbul Nisantasi $$$$ Salt Bae's authentic Greek cuisine at Park Hyatt Macka Palas
Partner Restaurant Classic See & Be Seen Paper Moon Etiler $$$$ Milan's legendary Italian fine dining since 1996
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Classic Waterfront Kiyi Restaurant Tarabya $$$$ Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966
Partner Restaurant Rooftop Romantic Sunset Grill & Bar Ulus $$$$ Panoramic views and fusion cuisine since 1994
Aida Vino e Cucina Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Cozy Romantic Aida Vino e Cucina Kadikoy $$$ Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadikoy
Partner Restaurant Waterfront Romantic Olea Bosphorus Kurucesme $$$$ Italian elegance at Mandarin Oriental
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant See & Be Seen Trendy Nusr-Et Etiler $$$$ Salt Bae's original flagship steakhouse
Partner Restaurant See & Be Seen Modern Gurkan Sef Steakhouse Nisantasi $$$$ Celebrity chef's premium steakhouse in Nisantasi
Partner Restaurant Modern Waterfront Gunaydin Kasap Galataport $$$$ Turkish butcher heritage with own farm
Frankie Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Frankie Galataport $$$$ MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront
Murver Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy Rooftop Murver Karakoy $$$$ Istanbul's first live-fire restaurant with Historic Peninsula views
Mukellef Karakoy Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy Rooftop Mukellef Karakoy Karakoy $$$ TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views
Tershane Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Rooftop Trendy Tershane Karakoy $$$ Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views
Editor's Pick Restaurant Classic Hidden Gem Ciya Sofrasi Kadikoy $$ Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
Editor's Pick Restaurant Classic Cozy Van Kahvalti Evi Cihangir $$ Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van
Editor's Pick Partner Bar Rooftop See & Be Seen Mikla Bar Beyoglu $$$$ 360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop
Partner Bar Trendy See & Be Seen 16ROOF Besiktas $$$ Swissotel's see-and-be-seen rooftop with DJ sets
Partner Bar Rooftop Romantic The Bank Roof Bar Karakoy $$$ Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop
Editor's Pick Partner Bar Rooftop See & Be Seen The Roof at Ritz-Carlton Nisantasi $$$$ Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz
Editor's Pick Partner Bar Rooftop Romantic Sureyya Teras Sultanahmet $$$$ Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views
Partner Bar Trendy See & Be Seen 360 Istanbul Beyoglu $$$ Iconic club-restaurant hybrid with wraparound views
Partner Bar See & Be Seen Waterfront Alexandra Cocktail Bar Bebek $$$$ Bosphorus-view cocktails in classic Bebek setting
Editor's Pick Bar Historic Cozy Vigneron Wine House Galata $$$ 1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar
Editor's Pick Bar Historic Cozy Viktor Levi Sarap Evi Moda $$$ Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis
Editor's Pick Partner Nightclub Artistic Classic Babylon Bomonti $$$ Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999
Editor's Pick Partner Nightclub See & Be Seen Waterfront Sortie Kurucesme $$$$ Glamorous open-air Bosphorus entertainment complex
Editor's Pick Partner Hotel Classic Romantic Four Seasons Sultanahmet Sultanahmet $$$$ Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury
Editor's Pick Partner Hotel Waterfront Romantic Four Seasons Bosphorus Besiktas $$$$ Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens
Editor's Pick Partner Hotel Modern Waterfront The Peninsula Istanbul Karakoy $$$$ Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
Partner Hotel Waterfront Modern Shangri-La Bosphorus Besiktas $$$$ Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views
Editor's Pick Partner Hotel Modern See & Be Seen The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul Nisantasi $$$$ City views, infinity pool, and legendary service
Editor's Pick Partner Hotel Classic Romantic Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Sariyer $$$$ 19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined
Editor's Pick Partner Hotel Waterfront Romantic Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus Kurucesme $$$$ World-class spa and dining on the waterfront
Editor's Pick Partner Hotel Classic See & Be Seen Ciragan Palace Kempinski Besiktas $$$$ Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus
Editor's Pick Partner Hotel Classic Romantic Pera Palace Hotel Beyoglu $$$$ Orient Express heritage since 1892
Partner Hotel Classic Romantic Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet Sultanahmet $$$ Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart
Editor's Pick Hotel Waterfront Classic Sumahan on the Water Cengelkoy $$$ 19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore
Editor's Pick Partner Cafe Classic Romantic Patisserie de Pera Beyoglu $$$ Century-old pastry tradition at Pera Palace
Cafe Classic Cozy Baylan Pastanesi Kadikoy $$ Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadikoy
Editor's Pick Partner Cafe Classic Hidden Gem Karakoy Gulluoglu Karakoy $$ Five generations of baklava perfection
Editor's Pick Partner Spa Classic Romantic Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hammam Sultanahmet $$$$ 16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan
Editor's Pick Partner Spa Classic Romantic Cagaloglu Hamami Sultanahmet $$$ Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741
Editor's Pick Partner Spa Classic Romantic Kilic Ali Pasa Hammam Tophane $$$ 16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane
Partner Spa Modern Trendy Cowshed Spa at Soho House Beyoglu $$$$ Modern spa with classic hammam at Soho House
Partner Shop Modern See & Be Seen City's Nisantasi Nisantasi $$$$ Upscale shopping mall in fashion district
Editor's Pick Shop Artistic Classic Sevan Bicakci Grand Bazaar $$$$ World-famous jeweler with micro-mosaic mastery
Editor's Pick Partner Bar See & Be Seen Waterfront Suada Club Bosphorus $$$$ Private island entertainment complex on the Bosphorus
Partner Bar Trendy Waterfront Solar Beach Club Kilyos $$$ 1km of Black Sea beach with concerts and pools
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Classic Trendy Gunaydin Et Suadiye Bagdat Caddesi $$$$ Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side
Editor's Pick Partner Restaurant Classic Romantic Brasserie Noir Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music
Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy Classic Matmazel Eleni Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
Partner Restaurant Chill Cozy Neni Brasserie Bagdat Caddesi $$ All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting
Divan Pastanesi Cafe Cafe Classic Cozy Divan Pastanesi Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates
Editor's Pick Restaurant See & Be Seen Rooftop Gallada Karakoy $$$$ Silk Road cuisine by Turkey's only 2 Michelin star chef
Editor's Pick Restaurant Modern Chill Telezzuz Kuzguncuk $$$$ Turkey's first vegetarian fine dining - Michelin Green Star
Editor's Pick Restaurant Cozy Modern Araf Istanbul Kozyatagi $$$$ 12-seat counter dining with open fire - Michelin Star 2026
Salon Cuma Bar Bar Hidden Gem Classic Salon Cuma Cukurcuma $$$ Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment
Hotel Classic See & Be Seen Sanasaryan Han Sirkeci $$$$ 1895 neo-classical mansion reborn as Luxury Collection hotel
Novikov Istanbul Restaurant Restaurant See & Be Seen Waterfront Novikov Istanbul Kurucesme $$$$ Global fusion dining on the Bosphorus at Mandarin Oriental
Restaurant Trendy Chill Cesme Bazlama Kahvalti Nisantasi $$ Unlimited Turkish breakfast with legendary bazlama bread
Editor's Pick Hotel See & Be Seen Waterfront Rixos Tersane Istanbul Kasimpasa $$$$ Flagship all-inclusive resort on the Golden Horn
Editor's Pick Restaurant Romantic Cozy Nazende Cadde Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side
Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy Modern Basta Neo Bistro Bagdat Caddesi $$$$ Michelin Guide bistro with European-Turkish fusion
Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Strada Suadiye Bagdat Caddesi $$$$ Gault & Millau awarded modern cuisine destination
Editor's Pick Restaurant Hidden Gem Trendy Machi Suadiye Bagdat Caddesi $$$$ Exclusive Nikkei cuisine with no exterior signage
Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy Romantic La Plage No.14 Bagdat Caddesi $$$$ 60s-70s beach glamour meets Mediterranean fine dining
Cafe Classic Cozy Beyaz Firin Bakery & Brasserie Bagdat Caddesi $$ Historic patisserie since the 1800s - now a 400sqm flagship
Nello's Italian Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant Hidden Gem Cozy Nello's Italian Restaurant Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul
Restaurant Trendy Modern COTTO Gastro Bagdat Caddesi $$$ New Italian with stunning winter garden and wood-fired oven
Kendime Istanbul Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Romantic Hidden Gem Kendime Istanbul Bagdat Caddesi $$$$ Chef Ali Isik's refined seafood from acclaimed Manzara Sogut
Ferida Cadde Restaurant Restaurant Hidden Gem Cozy Ferida Cadde Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Only Balkan cuisine on Bagdat Caddesi - Chef Murat Bozok menu
Artois Cadde Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy Cozy Artois Cadde Bagdat Caddesi $$$$ Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar
Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen The One Brasserie Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Happy Group's newest December 2024 opening in Suadiye
Restaurant Classic Romantic Ristorante Umberto Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Goztepe Park
Restaurant Classic Waterfront Develi Kalamis Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Legendary kebab institution with 1200-seat marina views since 1997
Sekizdeyiz Restaurant Restaurant Waterfront Chill Sekizdeyiz Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Seaside Mediterranean dining with live music in Bostanci
Banyan Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant See & Be Seen Rooftop Banyan Ortakoy $$$$ Michelin Guide recommended Pan-Asian with Bosphorus views
Ulus 29 Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant See & Be Seen Ulus 29 Ulus $$$$ Legendary Istanbul institution with panoramic Bosphorus views since 1983
Vogue Restaurant & Bar Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Rooftop See & Be Seen Vogue Restaurant & Bar Akaretler $$$$ Iconic 13th-floor rooftop dining with panoramic city views
Eftalya Balik Restaurant Restaurant Classic Eftalya Balik Arnavutkoy $$$ Renowned Bosphorus seafood with 5 experienced chef-partners
Oligark Istanbul Nightclub Editor's Pick Nightclub See & Be Seen Oligark Istanbul Kurucesme $$$$ Premier Bosphorus nightclub with fine dining and 2,000 capacity
Ruby Istanbul Bar Editor's Pick Bar See & Be Seen Ruby Istanbul Ortakoy $$$$ Michelin & Gault Millau recognized bar-restaurant-club on the Bosphorus
Korto Istanbul Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy See & Be Seen Korto Istanbul Kurucesme $$$$ Sushi, Mediterranean and cocktails transitioning to legendary nightlife on the Bosphorus
Editor's Pick Hotel Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Besiktas $$$$ World's Leading City Hotel 2024 with panoramic Bosphorus views
Editor's Pick Bar Trendy Jigger Kitchen & Bar Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Rooftop cocktails with panoramic Marmara views
Editor's Pick Bar Trendy See & Be Seen GOU Society Bagdat Caddesi $$$ Sophisticated cocktails from the Paolina creators
Civarda Restaurant Restaurant See & Be Seen Civarda Kurucesme $$$ Modern Bosphorus meyhane with nostalgic 90s-2000s Turkish pop and live entertainment
Yakup 2 Atasehir Restaurant Restaurant Classic Historic Yakup 2 Atasehir Atasehir $$$ Heritage meyhane since 1977, now on the Asian side
Restaurant Modern See & Be Seen Grill Branche Atasehir $$$$ Premium steakhouse at Watergarden's heart
Kasibeyaz Watergarden Restaurant Restaurant Classic See & Be Seen Kasibeyaz Watergarden Atasehir $$$ Legendary Antep cuisine with poolside elegance
Fauna Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Hidden Gem Cozy Fauna Atasehir $$$ Italian-Turkish fusion, lunch only, book weeks ahead
Calipso Fish Restaurant Restaurant Waterfront Classic Calipso Fish Kucukyali $$$$ Aegean seafood excellence on the Asian shore
Balikci Kahraman Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Hidden Gem Waterfront Balikci Kahraman Rumeli Kavagi $$$$ Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths
Balat Sahil Restoran Restaurant Restaurant Waterfront Hidden Gem Balat Sahil Restoran Balat $$$ Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939
Duble Meze Bar Restaurant Restaurant Rooftop Trendy Duble Meze Bar Beyoglu $$$ New-generation meyhane with Golden Horn views and 80s vibes
Fikret Yilmaz Ocakbasi Restaurant Restaurant Fikret Yilmaz Ocakbasi Levent $$$ Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style
Beyti Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Historic Classic Beyti Florya $$$$ Legendary 1945 institution, inventor of the Beyti kebab
Harbi Adana Ocakbasi Restaurant Restaurant Waterfront Harbi Adana Ocakbasi Ortakoy $$$ If it doesn't taste nice, we don't eat it
Siirt Seref Buryan Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Historic Siirt Seref Buryan Fatih $$$ Underground pit-roasted lamb since 1892
Balikci Abdullah Restaurant Restaurant Classic Waterfront Balikci Abdullah Beykoz $$$ Classic Bosphorus seafood with refined mezes
Fenix Restaurant Restaurant See & Be Seen Trendy Fenix Etiler $$$$ Where fine dining meets nightclub energy
Hazine Restaurant Restaurant See & Be Seen Trendy Hazine Cihangir $$$ Cihangir's treasure transforms from fine dining to nightclub
Restaurant Classic Romantic La Boucherie Etiler $$$ One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience
La Boom Restaurant Restaurant See & Be Seen Waterfront La Boom Emirgan $$$ Bosphorus bistro elegance from morning to night
Veranda Pera Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Trendy Romantic Veranda Pera Beyoglu $$$$ The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views
Editor's Pick Restaurant Romantic Perri Karakoy $$$$ Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata
Bi Daha Restaurant Restaurant Trendy Bi Daha Beyoglu $$$$ Where meyhane meets nightclub on Istiklal's rooftop
Restaurant Cozy Classic Cemiyet Meyhane Beyoglu $$$ Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit
Atiye Bebek Restaurant Restaurant Trendy Atiye Bebek Bebek $$$$ Where 90s Turkish pop meets creative fusion mezes in Bebek
Hane Kadikoy Restaurant Restaurant Trendy Hane Kadikoy Kadikoy $$$ The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture
Bebek Meyhanesi Restaurant Restaurant Trendy Bebek Meyhanesi Bebek $$$$ Postmodern meyhane meets Bosphorus views in Bebek
Restaurant Trendy Perihan Meyhane Kadikoy $$$ Bagdat Caddesi's flagship yeni nesil meyhane with 80s/90s nostalgia
Restaurant Chef Meyhane Arnavutkoy $$$ Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer
Restaurant Barboon by Atlas Balik Arnavutkoy $$$$ Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views
Restaurant Historic Olden 1772 Sirkeci $$$$ Fine dining in a 250-year-old Ottoman han with modern Anatolian cuisine
Restaurant Romantic Feriye Lokantasi Ortakoy $$$$ Fine dining in an 1871 Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus waterfront
MYK Restoran Restaurant Restaurant Trendy Classic MYK Restoran Yesilkoy $$$ Fusion cuisine pioneer by MasterChef judge Mehmet Yalcinkaya
Efendy Restaurant Restaurant Trendy Classic Efendy Levent $$$$ MasterChef Somer Sivrioglu's Turkish dining in elegant Levent
The Red Balloon Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Romantic Hidden Gem The Red Balloon Yenikoy $$$$ Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant with award-winning young chef Ulas Durmaz
Circle by Vertical Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Modern Hidden Gem Circle by Vertical Caddebostan $$$ Michelin Green Star restaurant pioneering sustainability with vertical farming
Restaurant Trendy Modern Ahmet Ustam Ocakbasi Maslak $$$ Industrial-chic grill house with Bib Gourmand recognition
The BARN Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Romantic Historic The BARN Silivri $$$$ Zero-waste farm-to-table dining in a working vineyard
Monteverdi Ristorante Restaurant Restaurant Romantic Classic Monteverdi Ristorante Besiktas $$$$ Authentic Lombardy cuisine in an elegant Conrad Istanbul setting
1924 Istanbul Restaurant Restaurant Historic Classic 1924 Istanbul Beyoglu $$$$ Historic Russian restaurant where Ataturk and Agatha Christie dined
St. Regis Brasserie Restaurant Restaurant Classic See & Be Seen St. Regis Brasserie Nisantasi $$$$ Art Deco elegance with global flavors in luxury Nisantasi setting
Azur Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Waterfront Trendy Azur Yenikoy $$$$ Chic seafood destination with panoramic Bosphorus views
OCAK Restaurant Editor's Pick Restaurant Historic Romantic OCAK Fatih $$$$ Anatolian traditions reimagined in a former tobacco warehouse
Sapa Istanbul Restaurant Restaurant Modern Trendy Sapa Istanbul Atasehir $$$$ Stylish fusion dining with open-flame mastery in Atasehir
Sans Restaurant Restaurant Restaurant Classic Romantic Sans Restaurant Levent $$$$ Elegant Mediterranean villa dining with 30+ years of excellence