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Sile
Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
67 places to explore
Sile
Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
Arnavutkoy
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
Moda
Aegean-style seafood in Moda
Bebek
All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas
Beyoglu
Classic meyhane since 1954 with 30+ mezes
Kumkapi
Third-generation family meyhane since 1938
Kadikoy
Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadikoy
Zorlu
Italian food hall with Bosphorus terrace
Karakoy
Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display
Besiktas
Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere
Kadikoy
Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
Cihangir
Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van
Sultanahmet
360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn
Sishane
Golden Horn views from Sishane's stylish rooftop
Beyoglu
Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoglu
Kadikoy
Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology
Kadikoy
Kadikoy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem
Cihangir
Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite
Beyoglu
Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines
Kadikoy
408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side
Galata
Curated wines near Galata Tower
Moda
Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis
Karakoy
Morgans Original in a restored warehouse
Beyoglu
1850s Franciscan convent transformed into cozy suites
Cengelkoy
19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore
Galata
Best breakfast near Galata Tower
Kadikoy
Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadikoy
Karakoy
Five generations of baklava perfection
Eminonu
Best Turkish delight since 1777
Sultanahmet
16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan
Zeyrek
Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored
Sultanahmet
Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741
Tophane
16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane
Beyoglu
Modern spa with classic hammam at Soho House
Karakoy
Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront
Dolapdere
8,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art
Beyoglu
Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces
Karakoy
Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building
Sariyer
Digital arts focus with Bosphorus views from Perili Kosk
Taksim
Supporting young talent across multiple floors
Nisantasi
Leading contemporary gallery since 2002
Beyoglu
Global gallery network with Istanbul roots
Beyoglu
Pioneering contemporary art since 2001
Nisantasi
Upscale shopping mall in fashion district
Bagdat Caddesi
All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting
Bagdat Caddesi
Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates
Esentepe
Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant
Galata
Istanbul's legendary live-jazz venue since 1997
Beyoglu
Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898
Nisantasi
Unlimited Turkish breakfast with legendary bazlama bread
Bagdat Caddesi
Historic patisserie since the 1800s - now a 400sqm flagship
Bagdat Caddesi
Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul
Bagdat Caddesi
Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops
Bagdat Caddesi
Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye
Balat
Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939
Cihangir
Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views
Karakoy
Modern twist on traditional Turkish home-cooking
Moda
Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda
Bomonti
Istanbul's craft beer destination in historic Bomonti Brewery
Bebek
Historic charm meets modern cocktails in Bebekoy
Nisantasi
The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations
Beyoglu
Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit
Arnavutkoy
Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors
Sariyer
Chef-driven lokanta by day, modern meyhane by night on the Bosphorus
Kadikoy
The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture
Kadikoy
Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus
Sariyer
Hidden neighborhood gem with modern Turkish cuisine by Chef Inanc Celengil