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Michelin-recognized restaurant in Beyoğlu known for creative Turkish meze, intimate atmosphere, and long conversation-led evenings in Asmalı Mescit.

Aheste
Aheste
Aheste

Osteria Salvatore combines handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, seafood, cocktails, and Bosphorus views inside a historic Çengelköy building on Istanbul’s Asian side.

Osteria Salvatore
Osteria Salvatore
Osteria Salvatore

Set inside the historic Cağaloğlu Hamamı in Fatih, Lokanta 1741 combines Ottoman atmosphere, contemporary Turkish fine dining, and one of Istanbul’s most romantic rooftop restaurant settings.

Lokanta 1741
Lokanta 1741
Lokanta 1741

Led by award-winning chef Muhsin Ertürk, Anta Restaurant brings a more contemporary interpretation of Anatolian cuisine to Bomonti through refined presentations, seasonal ingredients, and a dining experience shaped by modern Turkish gastronomy.

Anta Restaurant
Anta Restaurant
Anta Restaurant

Atölye Restaurant pairs Anatolian-inspired cooking with Bosphorus views inside The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. Its Michelin-listed profile, polished service and refined take on Turkish flavors make it one of the more elevated dining addresses around Harbiye and Maçka.

Atölye
Atölye
Atölye

Mikla is one of Istanbul’s most iconic Michelin-starred restaurants, combining contemporary Anatolian cuisine with breathtaking rooftop views above Beyoğlu.

Mikla Restaurant Istanbul
Mikla Restaurant Istanbul
Mikla Restaurant Istanbul

Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar reimagines Turkish cuisine through creative sharing plates, seasonal ingredients, and one of Galataport’s most exciting Michelin Guide dining experiences.

Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar
Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar

Avlu Restaurant combines contemporary Anatolian cuisine with one of Istanbul’s most beautiful historic courtyards, creating a refined dining experience inside the iconic Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet.

Avlu Restaurant
Avlu Restaurant
Avlu Restaurant

Set above the historic streets of Fatih, Tria Terrace Restaurant combines Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic rooftop views overlooking the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.

Tria Terrace Restaurant
Tria Terrace Restaurant
Tria Terrace Restaurant

Sazzou combines live jazz, refined cocktails, and intimate late-night energy within one of Şişli’s most stylish new bar concepts, hidden inside Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus,.

Sazzou Istanbul
Sazzou Istanbul
Sazzou Istanbul

Yeni Lokanta reimagines traditional Turkish cuisine through seasonal ingredients, contemporary techniques, and one of Beyoğlu’s most respected Michelin-recognized dining experiences.

Yeni Lokanta
Yeni Lokanta
Yeni Lokanta

Nobu Istanbul combines world-famous Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, luxury hospitality, and Bosphorus views inside The Ritz-Carlton near Dolmabahçe Palace and Maçka Park.

Nobu Istanbul
Nobu Istanbul
Nobu Istanbul

Seafood, sushi, raw bar specialties, and luxury dining come together at Sakhalin Istanbul, one of Beşiktaş’s most ambitious fine dining restaurants inside Zorlu Center.

Sakhalin İstanbul
Sakhalin İstanbul
Sakhalin İstanbul

Rüya İstanbul combines contemporary Anatolian fine dining, Bosphorus views, cocktails, and elegant nightlife atmosphere inside the iconic Çırağan Palace Kempinski.

Rüya İstanbul
Rüya İstanbul
Rüya İstanbul

Just a few minutes from Taksim Square, Ala Rasi Restaurant offers a warm introduction to Pakistani fusion cuisine in the heart of Istanbul.

Ala Rasi Restaurant
Ala Rasi Restaurant
Ala Rasi Restaurant

TURK Fatih Tutak is Istanbul’s two-Michelin-starred destination for contemporary Turkish cuisine, where Anatolian traditions meet one of the world’s most acclaimed fine dining experiences.

Turk Fatih Tutak

Dubb Indian & Chinese Restaurant brings two of Asia’s most distinctive culinary traditions together in the heart of Beyoğlu, serving bold Indian flavors, Chinese classics, and dishes inspired by the historic Silk Road.

Dubb Indian & Chinese Restaurant
Dubb Indian & Chinese Restaurant
Dubb Indian & Chinese Restaurant

16 Roof brings a polished rooftop dining scene to Maçka. It is the kind of place that shifts easily from sunset dinner to late-night cocktails, with DJ sets and a distinctly dressed-up mood.

16 Roof
16 Roof

Abdi Bey Lokantası combines refined Anatolian cuisine, elegant fine-dining presentation, and panoramic Golden Horn views within one of Karaköy’s most sophisticated modern lokanta concepts.

Abdi Bey Lokantası
Abdi Bey Lokantası
Abdi Bey Lokantası

Karas Wine Bar & Bites brings Anatolian wines, thoughtful bites and an intimate atmosphere together in the heart of Beyoğlu. Set inside a historic building, it is a stylish new address for relaxed evenings over wine.

Karas Wine Bar & Bites
Karas Wine Bar & Bites
Karas Wine Bar & Bites

Mykorini Istanbul brings the atmosphere of Mykonos and Santorini to Istanbul through Greek island cuisine, waterfront dining, live entertainment, and one of the city’s most visually striking restaurant settings.

Mykorini Istanbul
Mykorini Istanbul
Mykorini Istanbul

Sabrosa Restaurant combines Bosphorus views, international cuisine, luxury brunch culture, and all-day dining inside Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Beşiktaş near Dolmabahçe Palace.

Sabrosa Restaurant
Sabrosa Restaurant
Sabrosa Restaurant

Visorante Kitchen & Bar combines Italian food, cocktails and striking Bosphorus views in Ortaköy. Its elegant rooftop setting makes it a stylish choice for dinner, drinks or a romantic evening.

Visorante Kitchen & Bar
Visorante Kitchen & Bar
Visorante Kitchen & Bar

Dandy brings a more refined supper club atmosphere to Beşiktaş through contemporary dining, signature cocktails, music, and elegant late-night energy shaped by Istanbul’s modern Bosphorus nightlife scene.

Dandy Istanbul
Dandy Istanbul
Dandy Istanbul

Del Mare Restaurant combines fresh seafood, meze, Bosphorus views, and elegant waterfront dining in Çengelköy on Istanbul’s Asian side.

Del Mare Restaurant
Del Mare Restaurant
Del Mare Restaurant

Manifest Roof combines rooftop dining, cocktails, and panoramic Golden Horn views within one of Galata’s most atmospheric new restaurant and bar concepts.

Manifest Roof
Manifest Roof

Alaf Kuruçeşme celebrates fire-cooked Anatolian cuisine, regional traditions, and contemporary Turkish gastronomy in one of Istanbul’s most acclaimed dining destinations.

Alaf Kuruçeşme
Alaf Kuruçeşme
Alaf Kuruçeşme

Perched above Karaköy on the rooftop of JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus, Octo combines contemporary Turkish cuisine, sustainable gastronomy, and panoramic Bosphorus views within one of Beyoğlu’s most refined dining settings.

Octo Istanbul
Octo Istanbul
Octo Istanbul

Aila brings contemporary Turkish cooking to Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, with an ocakbaşı kitchen, premium local ingredients and a polished dining room. It is one of the city’s more refined addresses.

Aila Istanbul
Aila Istanbul
Aila Istanbul

Awarded a Michelin Green Star, Telezzüz offers an exceptional vegan fine dining experience in Üsküdar, inspired by seasonal produce and sustainable gastronomy.

Telezzüz
Telezzüz
Telezzüz

Intimate Beyoğlu wine bar with terrace seating, relaxed evenings, and a warm atmosphere centered around conversation and shared bottles.

Beyoğlu Wine House
Beyoğlu Wine House
Beyoğlu Wine House

Banca Unione is a sophisticated dining spot blending Italian and Turkish culinary traditions under a Mediterranean identity, accompanied by craft cocktails and timeless architecture.

Banca Unione
Banca Unione
Banca Unione

Lina Anatolian celebrates the rich flavors of Anatolia through contemporary cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and a stylish dining experience in the heart of Karaköy.

Lina Anatolian Kitchen
Lina Anatolian Kitchen
Lina Anatolian Kitchen

Tone Istanbul is a stylish rooftop restaurant in Beyoğlu, combining contemporary international cuisine, creative cocktails, DJ sets, and panoramic views over Istanbul.

Tone Istanbul
Tone Istanbul

Alla Turca Allegro is a new culinary address in Suadiye where Chef Yaren Çarpar brings a refined, contemporary perspective to Anatolian cuisine. Seasonal ingredients, thoughtful presentation and an elegant open kitchen give this new Kadıköy spot a distinctly modern feel.

Alla Turca Allegro
Alla Turca Allegro
Alla Turca Allegro

Italian flavors, elegant interiors, and Bosphorus views come together at Limoré, a refined restaurant inside The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul in Şişli.

Limoré
Limoré
Limoré

Corvino Suadiye combines contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and stylish interiors in one of Kadıköy’s most popular dining neighborhoods.

Corvino Suadiye
Corvino Suadiye
Corvino Suadiye

Madhu’s Istanbul combines luxury Indian dining, Punjabi family recipes, and refined hospitality inside Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Beşiktaş, just moments from Dolmabahçe Palace and the Bosphorus waterfront.

Madhu's Istanbul
Madhu's Istanbul
Madhu's Istanbul

A refined rooftop dining experience in Fatih, Sentez Restaurant combines Anatolian and Mediterranean influences with panoramic views across Istanbul’s historic skyline.

Sentez Restaurant
Sentez Restaurant
Sentez Restaurant

Liminal is redefining Istanbul’s cocktail scene through award-winning mixology, seasonal ingredients, and an intimate bar experience in the heart of Kadıköy.

Liminal
Liminal
Liminal

Located inside The St. Regis Istanbul, St. Regis Brasserie combines international cuisine, Turkish influences, cocktails, and terrace dining within one of Nişantaşı’s most established luxury hotel settings.

St. Regis Brasserie
St. Regis Brasserie
St. Regis Brasserie

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