Cozy in Istanbul

Chef with Ramsay & Robuchon pedigree meets Istanbul wine cellar

Heritage seafood since 1952

Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu

Kadıköy's beloved neighborhood cocktail gem

London pub ambiance with craft cocktails

Eastern Turkish breakfast specialties from Van

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian in Kadıköy

Legendary Anatolian home cooking from a culinary anthropologist

All-day organic breakfast in a historic Erenkoy mansion

Pioneer steakhouse with garden setting on the Asian side

Modern meyhane reviving classic tavern culture with stone oven mezes

Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side

1881 Camondo legacy in a restored stone cellar

Classic Bosphorus fish restaurant loved by locals

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

Live jazz, refined cocktails and dining inside Khai Hotel Karaköy

Classic Bosphorus seafood with refined mezes

Old City's finest fish restaurant since 1927

Traditional patisserie and legendary sundaes in Kadıköy

Bağdat Caddesi's 30-year award-winning institution

Best breakfast near Galata Tower

Warm hospitality and live music in historic Asmalimescit

Istanbul's pioneering Thai restaurant since 2006

Seasonal Italian since 1993 in a villa setting

Gourmet deli with exceptional burrata and sandwiches

Cihangir's first meyhane with Bosphorus balcony views

Mediterranean brasserie with garden setting and original flair

Locally sourced aged meats in cozy atmosphere

Turkey's pioneering natural wine bar by Maksut Askar

Aegean-style seafood in Moda

Third-generation family meyhane since 1938

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

All-day brasserie with exceptional brunch and garden setting

Authentic charcoal grill away from the action

Istanbul's oldest wine house since 1898

Murano chandelier and wood-fired pizzas across from Göztepe Park

Fresh homemade pasta in charming Moda

Contemporary gastro-bar with seasonal plates in Firuzaga

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

Signature pistachio cocktails in less-crowded Göztepe

The neighborhood's modern meze bar with creative interpretations

Historic patisserie since the 1800s - now a 400sqm flagship

New Italian with stunning winter garden and wood-fired oven

Cihangir's day-to-night neighborhood favorite

Legendary brownies and 233K Instagram followers on Bağdat Caddesi

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

Mythological-themed cocktails in a warm Suadiye setting

Hidden art-deco in a 1920s Cukurcuma apartment

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

Michelin-listed modern lokanta with fire-focused open kitchen

Sophisticated cocktail bar with Mediterranean kitchen

Natural wine bar with chef-driven small plates in Nişantaşı