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Bebek
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Heritage seafood since 1952
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All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas
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Chilai
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Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery
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Karakoy Lokantasi
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Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes
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Nisantasi
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Salt Bae's authentic Greek cuisine at Park Hyatt Macka Palas
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Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadikoy
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Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport
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Vigneron Wine House
Galata
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1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar
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Viktor Levi Sarap Evi
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Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis
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Matmazel Eleni
Bagdat Caddesi
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Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes
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Townhouse Suadiye
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London pub ambiance with craft cocktails
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Vertical Istanbul
Bagdat Caddesi
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Sustainability-focused cocktail bar with vertical farming and workshops
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The One Brasserie
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Happy Group's newest December 2024 opening in Suadiye
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Ethem Efendi Kahvalti
Bagdat Caddesi
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All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion
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Rumeli Kavagi
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Legendary turbot from the Black Sea depths
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Arnavutkoy
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Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors