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Where Istanbul comes to the table

Restaurants, Cafés & Local Food in Istanbul

Explore restaurants, cafés, breakfast spots, rooftop dining, local eats, and food culture across Istanbul. From traditional Turkish breakfasts in Kadıköy to waterfront seafood restaurants in Beyoğlu, trendy cafés, and international cuisine, Istanbul Muse helps you discover places across the city through a local perspective.

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Mediterranean
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Aheste

Modern Mezze Nights In Asmalı Mescit
Italian
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Giardin İstanbul

Italian Comfort Food, Wine & All-Day Dining in Karaköy
Artisan Café
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Blum Coffee House

Specialty Coffee, Organic Desserts & Healthy Comfort Food
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Şişli

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Tango & Cash

Fire Dining, Cocktails & Late-Night Energy in Nişantaşı
Italian
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Aida – Vino E Cucina

Italian Wine Nights & Mediterranean Flair
Coffee & Brunch
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Sabrosa Restaurant

Sabrosa Restaurant: Bosphorus Dining Inside Swissôtel The Bosphorus
Burger
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Supernormal Burger Moda

Small, Loud, Addictive: Moda’s Smash Burger Obsession
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Şişli

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Resto Lordom Bomonti

Resto Lordom Bomonti in Istanbul: Dining, Cocktails, and Late-Night Atmosphere in Şişli
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Mykorini Istanbul

Greek Island Dining, Live Entertainment & Mediterranean Luxury
Mediterranean
  • // District: Fatih

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Lokanta 1741

Contemporary Turkish Fine Dining Inside a 300-Year-Old Hamam
Italian
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Dieci Moda

Pizza, Pasta & Italian Nights in Moda
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Dandy

A Contemporary Supper Club for Dinner, Cocktails & Late Nights
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Manifest Roof

Rooftop Dining Above the Soul of Galata
Italian
  • // District: Fatih

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BESO Rooftop Restaurant

A Rooftop Table In Laleli With Wide Appeal
Mediterranean
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Octo Istanbul

Contemporary Turkish Cuisine with Bosphorus Views
Fusion
  • // District: Fatih

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Sentez Restaurant

Sentez Restaurant in Istanbul: Rooftop Dining Above the Historic Peninsula
Coffee & Brunch
  • // District: Şişli

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Gasto Nişantaşı

One of Nişantaşı’s Most Popular All-Day Dining Spots
Artisan Café
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Istanbul Baking Company

Istanbul Baking Company: Coffee And Pastries In The Heart Of Karaköy
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Kaktüs Cihangir Breakfast Club

One of Cihangir’s Most Popular Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Fusion
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Sakhalin Istanbul

Sakhalin Istanbul: Luxury Seafood & MediterrAsian Fine Dining in Beşiktaş
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Şişli

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Cloud 34 Bar

Cloud 34 Bar: Cocktails Above The Istanbul Skyline
Artisan Café
  • // District: Fatih

Coffee Department

Roastery Focus: Fatih’s Specialty Coffee Benchmark
Turkish Breakfast
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Deniz Nadide DURU Breakfast Moda

Nadide Breakfast Done Right: Slow Mornings in Moda
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Şişli

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Sazzou

Jazz, Cocktails & Late-Night Sophistication in Harbiye
Japanese
  • // District: Şişli

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Nobu Istanbul

Nobu Istanbul: Japanese Fine Dining Above Maçka And The Bosphorus
Seafood
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Feriye

A Classic Bosphorus Dining Address in Beşiktaş
Traditional
  • // District: Fatih

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The Göbektaşı

Meyhane Culture Reimagined Through a Hammam Concept
Chinese
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Isokyo

Luxury Pan-Asian Dining at Raffles Istanbul in Beşiktaş
Traditional
  • // District: Şişli

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Süreya Kahvaltı

Süreya Kahvaltı in Istanbul: Traditional Turkish Breakfast in Şişli
Beerhouse
  • // District: Şişli

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The Populist Bomonti

Craft Beer, Burgers & Bomonti’s Industrial Nightlife Energy
Italian
  • // District: Şişli

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Limoré

Limoré in Istanbul: Contemporary Italian Dining at The Ritz-Carlton
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Şişli

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Anta Restaurant

Contemporary Anatolian Cuisine by Chef Muhsin Ertürk
Mediterranean
  • // District: Fatih

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Tria Terrace Restaurant

Tria Terrace Restaurant in Istanbul: Rooftop Dining with Views Across Sultanahmet
Coffee & Brunch
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Dem Moda

Tea, Treats & Trendy Vibes in Moda
Mediterranean
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Nevale Mutfak

Nevale Mutfak: Seasonal Meze Culture In Beşiktaş
Fast Food
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Basta!

Chef-Led Street Food In Kadıköy
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Şişli

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June

A Listening Bar Where Food Matters Just as Much as the Music
Turkish Tavern
  • // District: Kadıköy

Hane Kadıköy

Modern Turkish Flavors & Mezze Magic
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Recete Moda

Where Cocktails Meet Culinary Creativity
Cocktail Bar
  • // District: Şişli

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Dama Nişantaşı

From Relaxed Brunches to Cocktail-Focused Evenings
Coffee & Brunch
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Rüya İstanbul

Contemporary Anatolian Fine Dining at Çırağan Palace
Mediterranean
  • // District: Fatih

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Old istanbul Rooftop

Old Istanbul Rooftop: Seafood And Skyline Views Above The Historic Peninsula
Fusion
  • // District: Şişli

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St. Regis Brasserie

St. Regis Brasserie in Istanbul: Elegant All-Day Dining in Nişantaşı
Artisan Café
  • // District: Şişli

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Avokado Bar

Healthy Brunch In Teşvikiye
Fusion
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Abdi Bey Lokantası

A Modern Interpretation of the Traditional Turkish Lokanta
Mediterranean
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Ouzo Roof Restaurant

Sunset Seafood & Marina Views on the Rooftop
Fusion
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Beyoğlu Wine House

Wine And Dinner In Asmalı Mescit
Traditional
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Ciya Sofrasi

A Journey Through Anatolian Cuisine in Kadıköy
Italian
  • // District: Kadıköy

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Il Sud

A Slice of Southern Italy in Moda
Coffee & Brunch
  • // District: Kadıköy

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180 Coffee Brasserie

One of Moda’s Easygoing All-Day Meeting Spots
Traditional
  • // District: Fatih

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Mivan Restaurant & Cafe

Mivan Restaurant & Cafe in Istanbul: Turkish Dining Near Hagia Sophia
Fusion
  • // District: Şişli

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Aila

Contemporary Turkish Michelin-recognized restaurant
Traditional
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Haso Ocakbaşı

Traditional Ocakbaşı Culture with a Modern Karaköy Energy
Chinese
  • // District: Kadıköy

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852 Hong Kong Cafe Restaurant

852 Hong Kong Cafe Restaurant Moda: Cantonese Dining in Kadıköy
Mediterranean
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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16 Roof

Bosphorus Dining Above Maçka
Fusion
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Madhu’s Istanbul

Madhu’s Istanbul: Indian Fine Dining In Beşiktaş
Fusion
  • // District: Beyoğlu

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Dudu Istanbul

Dudu Istanbul: Dinner And Drinks Above Beyoglu
Fusion
  • // District: Şişli

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Atölye Restaurant

Anatolian Cuisine With Bosphorus Views