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district: Beyoğlu

Mikla

Mikla combines Michelin-recognized contemporary Anatolian cuisine with breathtaking rooftop views above Beyoğlu and one of Istanbul’s finest fine dining experiences.

Liminal

Liminal is an award-winning cocktail bar in Kadıköy, serving seasonal signature cocktails and creative sharing plates in an intimate setting.

Dama Nişantaşı

DAMA Nişantaşı combines brunch, cocktails, music, and all-day social dining inside one of Şişli’s most talked-about new openings.

Cocktail Bar, Coffee & Brunch, Gastropub

district: Şişli

June

June combines cocktails, music, contemporary comfort food, and listening-bar atmosphere inside one of Nişantaşı’s most stylish new nightlife concepts.

Cocktail Bar, Gastropub, Wine Bar

district: Fatih

Old istanbul Rooftop

Old Istanbul Rooftop is a seafood-focused rooftop restaurant in Sirkeci known for Bosphorus views, Turkish mezes, sunset dining, and panoramic views across historic Istanbul.

Mediterranean, Rooftop Bar, Seafood, Turkish

district: Şişli

Atölye Restaurant

At The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, Atölye serves Michelin-listed Anatolian-inspired cuisine with Bosphorus views and a refined hotel setting.

Fusion, Turkish, Vegan / Vegetarian

district: Üsküdar

Blue Bird Akasya

Blue Bird Akasya serves sushi, grill dishes, cocktails, wine, and modern Asian-inspired food inside Akasya AVM in Acıbadem, Üsküdar.

Osteria Salvatore

Osteria Salvatore serves handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, seafood, cocktails, and wine in a historic Bosphorus-side setting in Çengelköy.

Kaktüs Cihangir Breakfast Club

Kaktüs Cihangir Breakfast Club is one of Beyoğlu’s most popular breakfast and brunch spots, known for Turkish breakfast spreads, specialty coffee, cocktails, and its relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.

Cocktail Bar, Coffee & Brunch, Fast Food

district: Beyoğlu

Muutto

Muutto Anatolian Tapas Bar serves creative sharing plates, contemporary Turkish cuisine, and Michelin Guide-recognized dining at Galataport.

Ouzo Roof Restaurant

A stylish rooftop restaurant with stunning marina views, Ouzo Roof Restaurant serves elegant Mediterranean and seafood cuisine

Mediterranean, Seafood, Vegan / Vegetarian

district: Beşiktaş

Rüya İstanbul

Rüya İstanbul combines contemporary Anatolian fine dining, Bosphorus views, elegant evening atmosphere, and the famous Sunday Çırağan Palace Brunch inside Çırağan Palace Kempinski.

Coffee & Brunch, Seafood, Turkish, Turkish Breakfast

district: Beyoğlu

Mykorini Istanbul

Mykorini Istanbul combines Greek island cuisine, waterfront dining, cocktails, live entertainment, and vibrant nightlife inside Istanbul’s Tersane waterfront development.

Tango & Cash

Tango & Cash combines fire dining, cocktails, music, and nightlife energy inside one of Nişantaşı’s most talked-about new restaurant concepts.

Cocktail Bar, Fusion, Gastropub

district: Beşiktaş

Dandy

Dandy combines contemporary dining, cocktails, music, and elegant supper club energy inside one of Kuruçeşme’s most talked-about new nightlife concepts.

Cocktail Bar, Fusion, Speakeasy Bar

district: Beyoğlu

Dudu Istanbul

A stylish Beyoglu evening restaurant with fusion dishes, drinks, live music, and a social late-night mood.

Fusion, Mediterranean, Rooftop Bar, Turkish Tavern

district: Fatih

The Göbektaşı

The Göbektaşı combines modern meyhane culture, live entertainment, Ottoman hammam aesthetics, and nightlife-driven dining inside one of Fatih’s most unique restaurant concepts.

Sazzou

Sazzou combines live jazz, cocktails, vinyl DJ sets, and intimate late-night atmosphere inside Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus in Şişli.

Cocktail Bar, Jazz Bar, Speakeasy Bar

district: Beyoğlu

Manifest Roof

Manifest Roof combines Mediterranean-inspired dining, cocktails, rooftop views, and elegant evening atmosphere above the historic streets of Galata.

Cloud 34 Bar

Cloud 34 Bar combines skyline views, cocktails, music, and rooftop nightlife high above Bomonti. The atmosphere feels polished, modern, and designed for stylish evenings overlooking Istanbul after dark.

Cocktail Bar, Hotel Bar, Rooftop Bar

district: Beyoğlu

Beyoğlu Wine House

A stylish Asmalı Mescit wine bar, Beyoğlu Wine House pairs boutique Turkish wines with polished plates and a warm evening atmosphere.

Fusion, Wine Bar

district: Üsküdar

Del Mare Restaurant

Del Mare Restaurant serves fresh seafood, meze, wine, and Bosphorus views in an elegant waterfront setting in Çengelköy.

Mediterranean, Seafood, Turkish

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Traditional

// District: Şişli

Traditional, Turkish Tavern

Sade Bes Denizler

Bib Gourmand Anatolian Cuisine in Nişantaşı

Mediterranean

// District: Fatih

Mediterranean, Rooftop Bar, Turkish

Lokanta 1741

Contemporary Turkish Fine Dining Inside a 300-Year-Old Hamam

Turkish Tavern

// District: Kadıköy

Turkish Tavern

Hane Kadıköy

Modern Turkish Flavors & Mezze Magic

Seafood

// District: Beşiktaş

Seafood, Turkish Breakfast

Feriye

A Classic Bosphorus Dining Address in Beşiktaş

5 Star Hotel

Address Istanbul

A Contemporary Luxury Tower Stay Above Emaar Square

5 Star Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

An Intimate Historic Retreat in Sultanahmet with Real Architectural Storytelling

5 Star Hotel

Aliée Istanbul – A Paris Society Collection Hotel

A Cultural Luxury Escape on the Golden Horn

4 Star Hotel

Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim

Design-focused city stay near Istiklal Avenue and Beyoğlu’s nightlife scene

Summer Activity

Beach Volleyball at Kalamış Coast

Beach Volleyball at Kalamış Coast combines seaside sports, local culture, and waterfront views within one of Kadıköy’s most active outdoor gathering spots.

Summer Activity

Goga Beach

Goga Beach combines Black Sea swimming, beach club atmosphere, music, and coastal relaxation on Istanbul’s northern shoreline.

Summer Activity

Noya Beach

Noya Beach combines island scenery, sea swimming, and beach club relaxation on Kınalıada, one of Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands.

Summer Activity

Feriye Open-Air Cinema

Feriye Open-Air Cinema combines films, Bosphorus views, and summer evenings beneath the stars in one of Istanbul’s most beautiful waterfront settings.