Our handpicked selection for you

district: Kadıköy
A cozy Cantonese gem in Moda, 852 Hong Kong Cafe Restaurant serves authentic dim sum, handmade noodles, and Hong Kong‑style favorites
district: Şişli
Tango & Cash combines fire dining, cocktails, music, and nightlife energy inside one of Nişantaşı’s most talked-about new restaurant concepts.
district: Üsküdar
The Voir İstanbul serves Turkish breakfast, coffee, desserts, shisha, and all-day comfort food with Bosphorus views in Güzeltepe, Üsküdar.
district: Kadıköy
A cozy Italian spot in Moda, Dieci Moda serves thin-crust pizzas, fresh pasta, and classic desserts in a stylish setting
district: Kadıköy
A stylish spot in Kadıköy, Hane Kadıköy serves Turkish and Mediterranean mezze with seasonal flair
district: Kadıköy
Happy Croissants serves sweet and savory croissant creations, breakfast sandwiches, croissant burgers, and coffee in a relaxed Moda café setting.
district: Beyoğlu
Crust & Co. serves handcrafted artisan pizzas with slow-fermented dough and premium ingredients in the heart of Beyoğlu.
district: Şişli
Zucca Pizza combines Italian pizza, fresh pasta, wine, vegetarian-friendly options, and cozy trattoria-style atmosphere inside one of Şişli’s most loved casual Italian restaurants.
district: Beyoğlu
Haso Ocakbaşı combines traditional Turkish grill culture, premium kebabs, meze, and Golden Horn views within one of Karaköy’s most popular dining destinations.
district: Kadıköy
Walter’s Coffee Roastery serves daily roasted coffee, desserts, breakfast plates, and café classics in a playful science-lab setting in Moda.
district: Kadıköy
Liminal is an award-winning cocktail bar in Kadıköy, serving seasonal signature cocktails and creative sharing plates in an intimate setting.
district: Kadıköy
A no-frills smash burger spot in Moda known for bold flavors, small menus, and queues that prove the hype.
district: Fatih
A Laleli rooftop with broad appeal, BESO serves Italian, steakhouse, seafood and Turkish dishes in a social late-night setting.
district: Şişli
Süreya Kahvaltı serves traditional Turkish breakfast spreads in Şişli, combining generous portions, outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere built around classic kahvaltı culture.
district: Üsküdar
Blue Bird Akasya serves sushi, grill dishes, cocktails, wine, and modern Asian-inspired food inside Akasya AVM in Acıbadem, Üsküdar.
district: Kadıköy
Yamo Sushi Caddebostan serves fresh sushi, noodles, and casual Asian comfort food opposite Caddebostan Kültür Merkezi near Bağdat Avenue.
district: Üsküdar
İoki House of Sushi serves fresh sushi, Japanese dishes, and Peruvian-inspired flavors in a relaxed Kandilli setting on Istanbul’s Asian side.
district: Üsküdar
Del Mare Restaurant serves fresh seafood, meze, wine, and Bosphorus views in an elegant waterfront setting in Çengelköy.
district: Beyoğlu
Mykorini Istanbul combines Greek island cuisine, waterfront dining, cocktails, live entertainment, and vibrant nightlife inside Istanbul’s Tersane waterfront development.
district: Beyoğlu
Giardin İstanbul combines Italian comfort food, wine culture, breakfast, and stylish garden atmosphere inside one of Karaköy’s most popular all-day restaurant concepts.
district: Kadıköy
180 Coffee Brasserie combining coffee, breakfast, casual dining, and a sociable neighborhood atmosphere that works from morning until late evening.
district: Kadıköy
A cozy Italian spot in Moda, Dieci Moda serves thin-crust pizzas, fresh pasta, and classic desserts in a stylish setting
district: Beşiktaş
A glamorous Maçka rooftop with Bosphorus views, 16 Roof blends Mediterranean, Turkish and sushi dishes with a lively late-night scene.
district: Şişli
Sade Beş Denizler Mutfağı combines Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, authentic Anatolian dishes, and relaxed garden dining in Teşvikiye.
district: Beşiktaş
The Vegan Regime serves vegan Turkish comfort food, including plant-based döner, İskender, burgers, wraps, and homemade desserts in Beşiktaş.
district: Üsküdar
Lezzet Arayanlara serves generous Turkish breakfast, gourmet cheeses, menemen, kaymak, honey, and classic kahvaltı favorites in Küçüksu, Üsküdar.
district: Kadıköy
A charming, family-run breakfast spot in Moda known for homemade jams, generous spreads, and authentic Turkish flavors.
district: Şişli
Resto Lordom Bomonti combines Turkish cuisine, seafood, cocktails, live music, and late-night dining in one of Şişli’s most active restaurant and nightlife districts.
district: Kadıköy
Brekkie Breakfast Club serves fresh croissants, cookies, brunch plates, coffee, and sweet treats near Yoğurtçu Park and Moda Seaside.
district: Şişli
Gasto Nişantaşı combines stylish brunch culture, comfort food, cocktails, and an energetic social atmosphere in the heart of Istanbul’s Nişantaşı district.
district: Beyoğlu
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.
district: Kadıköy
A Kadıköy favorite for wraps and chef-led street food, Basta! brings a more creative edge to the city’s fast casual scene.
district: Fatih
The Göbektaşı combines modern meyhane culture, live entertainment, Ottoman hammam aesthetics, and nightlife-driven dining inside one of Fatih’s most unique restaurant concepts.
district: Kadıköy
A trendy tea house and café in Moda, Dem Moda serves global teas and creative treats in a relaxed, cozy setting
district: Şişli
The Populist combines craft beer, burgers, live music, and industrial brewery atmosphere inside Istanbul’s historic Bomontiada complex in Şişli.
district: Kadıköy
A must-visit for food lovers, Çiya Sofrası in Kadıköy showcases the rich diversity of Anatolian cuisine
district: Kadıköy
A modern hotspot in the heart of Moda, Recete Moda blends international cuisine with creative cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere
district: Şişli
DAMA Nişantaşı combines brunch, cocktails, music, and all-day social dining inside one of Şişli’s most talked-about new openings.
district: Beyoğlu
A stylish Beyoglu evening restaurant with fusion dishes, drinks, live music, and a social late-night mood.

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Whether you are looking for traditional Turkish cuisine, international flavors, specialty coffee, rooftop dining, or hidden local favorites, Istanbul offers food and drink experiences for every taste. Explore our complete eat & drink collection and filter places by category, cuisine, district, atmosphere, and highlights to find the right spot for your visit.

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