Recommended by istanbul.com
Handpicked and recommended places our editors return to for consistent quality and good value. Expect reliable service, clear menus, and locations that work smoothly with sightseeing days. We update this list with seasonal notes and practical tips such as the best time to go, nearby transport, and what first-timers tend to love most.
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Zuma
Zuma Istanbul was officially relocated to Istinye park in February 2016. The new, highly anticipated, location in the secure fashion…
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Mikla Restaurant
Mikla opened in October 2005. The initial idea was to create a refined but contemporary Istanbul Restaurant. Both the menu and…
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Emirgan Sütiş
Emirgan Sütiş Arnavutköy is one of the stylish restaurants where you can enjoy delicious meals accompanied with Bosphorus views. With its friendly…
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Hamdi Restaurant
Hamdi Restaurant in Eminönü offers finest examples of Turkish kebab which ranges from classical İskender kebab to authentic alinazik kebab. It also…
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P.F. Chang’s
P.F. Chang’s is a nice escape from authentic Turkish cuisine and is a good way to enrich your experience in Istanbul. It…
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Şazeli Florya
Sazeli Florya is a top-tier meat restaurant situated in Florya. Its motto is to change your conception of meat products entirely!…
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Rana by Topaz
Rana by Topaz is a contemporary Mediterranean cuisine and authentic Ottoman cuisine restaurant situated in Besiktas, right next to Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence…
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Nar Lokanta
Nar Restaurant offers the best examples of Ottoman and Turkish cuisine in a concept style. Nar Restaurant is located in Nuruosmaniye. All…
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Ulus 29
In addition to Mediterranean cuisine, you can taste European delicacies at Ulus 29. If you like vegan options are also available in the…
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Huqqa
Huqqa fascinates its guests with spectacular views of the Bosphorus. Huqqa offers the tastes of eastern and western dishes together while…
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