Our handpicked selection for you

district: Şişli
TURK Fatih Tutak offers two-Michelin-star contemporary Turkish cuisine and one of Istanbul’s most celebrated fine dining experiences.
district: Şişli
Located in Şişli near the Bosphorus, Nobu Istanbul offers luxury Japanese dining, signature sushi dishes, elegant interiors, and one of the city’s most prestigious fine dining experiences.
district: Üsküdar
Telezzüz is a Michelin Green Star restaurant in Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, serving seasonal farm-to-table vegan cuisine with a creative and sustainable approach.
district: Şişli
At The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, Atölye serves Michelin-listed Anatolian-inspired cuisine with Bosphorus views and a refined hotel setting.
district: Kadıköy
Aida – Vino e Cucina serves Michelin Bib Gourmand‑recognized dishes with creative pasta and risotto options
district: Beyoğlu
Yeni Lokanta serves contemporary Turkish cuisine with seasonal ingredients, Michelin recognition, and one of Beyoğlu’s most celebrated dining experiences.
district: Beyoğlu
Mikla combines Michelin-recognized contemporary Anatolian cuisine with breathtaking rooftop views above Beyoğlu and one of Istanbul’s finest fine dining experiences.
district: Beyoğlu
A Michelin-recognized Beyoğlu restaurant, Aheste serves contemporary Turkish mezze and seasonal plates in an intimate Pera setting.
district: Şişli
Inside Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, Aila offers Michelin-recognized modern Turkish cooking in an elegant Mecidiyeköy setting.
district: Beşiktaş
Alaf Kuruçeşme celebrates contemporary Anatolian cuisine through live-fire cooking, seasonal ingredients, and one of Istanbul’s most distinctive fine dining experiences.
district: Beşiktaş
Sakhalin Istanbul combines luxury seafood dining, sushi, raw bar specialties, and MediterrAsian cuisine inside Zorlu Center in Beşiktaş.

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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.

most loved districs of Istanbul

heavenly eat & drink spots to enjoy

Traditional
Bib Gourmand Anatolian Cuisine in Nişantaşı
Mediterranean
Contemporary Turkish Fine Dining Inside a 300-Year-Old Hamam
Artisan Café
Istanbul Baking Company: Coffee And Pastries In The Heart Of Karaköy
Seafood
A Classic Bosphorus Dining Address in Beşiktaş
Italian
Pizza, Pasta & Italian Nights in Moda

picked stays for you

A polished five-star city hotel in Taksim with rooftop energy and strong wellness credentials
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul: Modern Bosphorus luxury between Beşiktaş, Nişantaşı and Istanbul’s waterfront
Design-focused city stay near Istiklal Avenue and Beyoğlu’s nightlife scene
The Wings Hotels Collection Istanbul: Contemporary boutique luxury in the heart of Karaköy’s cultural scene