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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

Asian shore seafood with bridge views

Greek-Turkish seafood with breathtaking views

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture

Classic meyhane since 1954 with 30+ mezes

Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

Milan's legendary Italian fine dining since 1996

Legendary Bosphorus seafood since 1966

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views

Kadikoy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Turkish DJs, live-jazz, and funk in classic-elegant Beyoglu

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

1850s Franciscan convent transformed into cozy suites

Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Century-old pastry tradition at Pera Palace

Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadikoy

Five generations of baklava perfection

Best Turkish delight since 1777

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

Louvre collaborations and Orientalist masterpieces

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

Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates

Istanbul's pioneering Thai restaurant since 2006

Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar

Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant

Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment

Istanbul's legendary live-jazz venue since 1997

Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898

1895 neo-classical mansion reborn as Luxury Collection hotel

Hidden art-deco izakaya in Bebek

Historic patisserie since the 1800s - now a 400sqm flagship

Only Balkan cuisine on Bagdat Caddesi - Chef Murat Bozok menu

Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Goztepe Park

Art Deco heritage hotel in Giulio Mongeri's 1922 masterpiece

Turkey's premier whiskey bar with 435+ labels

Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting

Mediterranean elegance with live music

Aegean seafood excellence on the Asian shore

Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939

Authentic Gaziantep cuisine in the heart of Karakoy

Classic Bosphorus seafood with refined mezes

Bosnian cuisine by famous actor Ilker Ayrik

Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm

One legendary steak, one unforgettable experience

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

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

Authentic Italian by MasterChef judge Danilo Zanna