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Arnavutkoy
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
55 places to explore
Arnavutkoy
Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals
Moda
Aegean-style seafood in Moda
Bebek
All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas
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
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
408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side
Galata
Curated wines near Galata Tower
Moda
Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis
Harbiye
Berlin-inspired industrial techno temple
Bomonti
Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999
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
Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013
Galata
Best breakfast near Galata Tower
Zeyrek
Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored
Fatih
1557 Mimar Sinan masterpiece at Suleymaniye complex
Sultanahmet
Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741
Tophane
16th-century gem fully restored in Tophane
Nisantasi
Turkish streetwear luxury making global waves
Grand Bazaar
90 years of Armenian goldsmith tradition
Kilyos
1km of Black Sea beach with concerts and pools
Kilyos
Electronic music festivals on the Black Sea
Bagdat Caddesi
Historic patisserie with legendary chocolates
Bagdat Caddesi
Istanbul-born luxury streetwear with global recognition
Bagdat Caddesi
Established Turkish designer with timeless elegance
Bagdat Caddesi
Premium Turkish womenswear with contemporary edge
Bagdat Caddesi
Full-service day spa on the Cadde
Esentepe
Istanbul's finest classic Korean restaurant
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
Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Goztepe
Bagdat Caddesi
Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye
Ortakoy
Premier specialty roaster with garden terrace near Bosphorus Bridge
Bagdat Caddesi
Artisanal Bronx-inspired burgers with daily-ground beef
Bagdat Caddesi
Kyoto-born specialty coffee chain's first Turkish flagship
Bagdat Caddesi
All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion
Balat
Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939
Levent
Authentic Adana kebab with unique lamb maki style
Ortakoy
If it doesn't taste nice, we don't eat it
Fatih
Underground pit-roasted lamb since 1892
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