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Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata

Ottoman imperial cuisine in Ciragan Palace

Heritage seafood since 1952

Modern seafood with signature fish in dough

Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture

Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes

Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views

Kadikoy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury

19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

Orient Express heritage since 1892

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Century-old pastry tradition at Pera Palace

Five generations of baklava perfection

16th-century masterpiece by Mimar Sinan

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane

Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

Art Deco heritage hotel in Giulio Mongeri's 1922 masterpiece

Turkey's premier whiskey bar with 435+ labels

Modern Turkish cuisine by Chef Civan Er in the heart of Beyoglu