Adem Baba
Arnavutkoy
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
28 places to explore
Arnavutkoy
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
Moda
Aegean-style seafood in Moda
Beyoglu
Classic meyhane since 1954 with 30+ mezes
Kumkapi
Third-generation family meyhane since 1938
Besiktas
Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere
Kadikoy
Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist
Cihangir
Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van
Kadikoy
Kadikoy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem
Cihangir
Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite
Beyoglu
Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines
Beyoglu
1850s Franciscan convent transformed into cozy suites
Cengelkoy
19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore
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
Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces
Karakoy
Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building
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
Bagdat Caddesi
Historic patisserie since the 1800s - now a 400sqm flagship
Balat
Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939
Beyoglu
Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit