Places in Istanbul

Michelin Guide recommended Pan-Asian with Bosphorus views

Heritage seafood since 1952

Elegant French brasserie with retractable roof and live music

Last great Ottoman hammam, built 1741

Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery

Sultan's palace on the Bosphorus

World's Leading City Hotel 2024 with panoramic Bosphorus views

Rooftop cocktails with panoramic Marmara views

Michelin-recommended modern meyhane with 80+ mezes

360° panorama of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Golden Horn

World-class spa and dining on the waterfront

Panoramic Princes Islands views with sunset cocktails

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Turkey's premier whiskey bar with 435+ labels

Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport

19th-century Ottoman waterfront mansions reimagined

Private yacht arrival at Galataport's newest luxury address

Infinity pool and panoramic bar at Istanbul's Ritz

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

Reopened 2024 with 10,000 classic-elegant tiles restored

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

Four-generation Italian legacy at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

Waterfront palace with legendary spa and gardens

Former Ottoman prison transformed into cozy luxury

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

Salt Bae's authentic Greek cuisine at Park Hyatt Macka Palas

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

Art Deco heritage hotel in Giulio Mongeri's 1922 masterpiece

Orient Express heritage since 1892

19th-century raki distillery on the Asian shore

Michelin Bib Gourmand rooftop with Golden Horn and historic skyline views

Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bağdat Caddesi

City views, infinity pool, and legendary service

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

Traditional Ottoman craftsmanship in the classic-elegant heart

Michelin-noted bistro where even the inspectors mentioned the young hip crowd

Live jazz, refined cocktails and dining inside Khai Hotel Karaköy

Michelin-recognized chef kitchen and cocktail bar with rotating art

Garden restaurant and rooftop bar with triple-vista views in Galata

Aegean seafood excellence on the Asian shore

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Istanbul's pioneering Thai restaurant since 2006

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

Mediterranean brasserie with garden setting and original flair

Greek-Turkish seafood with Golden Horn views

Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar

Turkish butcher heritage with own farm

Glass-enclosed rooftop at DoubleTree Moda

Modern twist on traditional Turkish cuisine with daily-changing market menu

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Chef-driven lokanta by day, modern meyhane by night on the Bosphorus

Historic 200-year-old han with lokanta lunch and meyhane evenings

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Göztepe Park

Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

Design-forward cocktail lounge by Cafe Cadde founders

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

Nomadic Anatolian cuisine with wood-fired oven and rooftop bar

Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939

Gourmet seafood delicacies with spectacular Bosphorus views

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

Modern Cretan tavern with Bosphorus views by the Chef Mezze pioneer

New Italian with stunning winter garden and wood-fired oven

Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina

Only Balkan cuisine on Bağdat Caddesi - Chef Murat Bozok menu

Celebrity chef's premium steakhouse in Nişantaşı

The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture

Cihangir's treasure transforms from fine dining to nightclub

Hidden art-deco izakaya in Bebek

Best sushi rice in Istanbul - Far Eastern excellence in Suadiye

Mediterranean elegance with live music

Turkish-Greek meze heritage in a historic 1896 Pera landmark

Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus

Istanbul's legendary live music venue since 2002

Naples chef's hidden gem - the first proper Italian in Istanbul

Elevated seafood in a restored 180-year-old han with panoramic Bosphorus views

Mythological-themed cocktails in a warm Suadiye setting

Naples-style sourdough pizza from Chef Luigi Mariconda

Bağdat Caddesi's flagship yeni nesil meyhane with 80s/90s nostalgia

Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting

Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment

Wood-fired Italian dining in Bomonti garden

19th-century Balyan mansion boutique hotel steps from Ortaköy

Haute couture-inspired French bistro at Turkey's premier fashion house hotel

Luxurious waterfront fine dining

Mediterranean comfort in a 40-year-old Etiler villa with open kitchen

Michelin-listed modern lokanta with fire-focused open kitchen

Turkish-Mexican fusion with a Hi-Fi listening bar upstairs

Michelin-recommended casual fine dining with North Aegean soul

Natural wine bar with chef-driven small plates in Nişantaşı