Places in Istanbul

Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine

Three-story culinary destination with Bosphorus views and art gallery

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Legendary profiteroles since 1944

Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

Authentic Greek taverna with Bosphorus views and Thessaloniki flavors

Bosphorus rooftop cocktails atop Vakkorama at Galataport

Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi

Former Ottoman bank transformed into boutique luxury

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

408 wines from 72 producers on the Asian side

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

MediterrAsian fusion and nightlife at Galataport's waterfront

Sophisticated cocktails from the Paolina creators

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

Exclusive Nikkei cuisine with no exterior signage

All-day brunch haven with Bosphorus panoramas

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop

TV chef Arda Turkmen's rooftop meyhane with Golden Horn views

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

Istanbul's original wine bar championing Turkish wines

Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views

Global fusion brasserie by Happy Group on Bağdat Caddesi

The original yeni nesil meyhane with Golden Horn views

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Historic 1914 wine house with garden oasis

Morgans Original in a restored warehouse

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

Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation

Dry-aged specialty with dryage cabinets on display

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Etiler's new neighborhood gastropub

Istanbul's pioneering Thai restaurant since 2006

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

Legendary kebab institution with 1200-seat marina views since 1997

Greek-Turkish seafood with Golden Horn views

Reservation-only contemporary dining with cocktail focus

Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar

Where creative design meets fantastic food in Topagaci

Black Sea regional cuisine with Gault Millau recognition

Glass-enclosed rooftop at DoubleTree Moda

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

Celebrity-founded roastery with house-roasted beans

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

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

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

5x Turkey champion barman brings Paris to Suadiye

Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center

Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views

Design-forward cocktail lounge by Cafe Cadde founders

Panoramic views and fusion cuisine since 1994

Old City panoramic views from boutique hotel rooftop

Best Guinness in Istanbul with classic Irish atmosphere

Istanbul's craft beer destination in historic Bomonti Brewery

1901 former Franciscan nuns' residence transformed into cozy suites

Contemporary gastro-bar with seasonal plates in Firuzaga

Turkish fashion house's boutique hospitality

Heritage meyhane family since 1977, Asian-side branch since 2018

French-inspired wine bar with Mediterranean flair

Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

40 signature cocktails in a garden oasis on Bağdat Caddesi

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

Foraged mushrooms and Golden Horn sunsets since 1939

Venice-born Italian at Soho House Istanbul

New Italian with stunning winter garden and wood-fired oven

Pioneer of Turkish gastropub culture with 70+ craft beers

Local Turkish flavors meet creative mixology

Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Istinye Marina

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

The Asian side's answer to yeni nesil meyhane culture

Brasserie elegance meets Bosphorus charm

Turkish-Greek meze heritage in a historic 1896 Pera landmark

Old Style New Generation Meyhane with chef-driven seasonal menus

Mythological-themed cocktails in a warm Suadiye setting

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

Perfect-rated traditional grill in boutique setting

Seaside Mediterranean dining with live music in Bostancı

Wood-fired Italian dining in Bomonti garden

Istanbul's finest craft beer selection with gastropub fare

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

Sophisticated cocktail bar with Mediterranean kitchen

Natural wine bar with chef-driven small plates in Nişantaşı