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Neolokal
Karakoy
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Preserving endangered Turkish recipes in SALT Galata
Karakoy
15 places to explore
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Karakoy Lokantasi
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Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes
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Sail Loft Vakkorama
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Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport
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Frankie
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MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront
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Murver
Karakoy
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Istanbul's first live-fire restaurant with Historic Peninsula views
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Mukellef Karakoy
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TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views
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Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views
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Vigneron Wine House
Galata
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1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar
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The Peninsula Istanbul
Karakoy
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Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address
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The Bank Hotel
Karakoy
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Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury
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Petra Roasting Co.
Galata
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Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013
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Karakoy Gulluoglu
Karakoy
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Five generations of baklava perfection
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Modern Waterfront
Istanbul Modern
Karakoy
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Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront
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SALT Galata
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Free cultural programming in Ottoman bank building
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Perri
Karakoy
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Sophisticated rooftop meyhane in the heart of Galata