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district: Kadıköy

Liminal

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

district: Beyoğlu

Mykorini Istanbul

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

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district: Şişli

Limoré

Limoré brings contemporary Italian cuisine, cocktails, and elegant dining to The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, combining refined hospitality with Bosphorus-side surroundings in Şişli.

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district: Beşiktaş

Sabrosa Restaurant

Located in Beşiktaş, Sabrosa Restaurant offers Bosphorus views, luxury brunches, international cuisine, and a relaxed dining atmosphere near Dolmabahçe Palace and the waterfront.

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district: Beyoğlu

Abdi Bey Lokantası

Abdi Bey Lokantası combines refined Anatolian cuisine, modern Turkish gastronomy, and elegant Golden Horn views inside one of Karaköy’s most sophisticated new lokanta concepts.

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district: Beşiktaş

Sakhalin Istanbul

Sakhalin Istanbul combines luxury seafood dining, sushi, raw bar specialties, and MediterrAsian cuisine inside Zorlu Center in Beşiktaş.

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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.

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district: Fatih

Tria Terrace Restaurant

Tria Terrace Restaurant offers Turkish and Mediterranean rooftop dining in Fatih, with seafood specialties and panoramic views of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Bosphorus.

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district: Beyoğlu

Octo Istanbul

Octo combines contemporary Turkish cuisine, sustainable gastronomy, rooftop dining, and panoramic Bosphorus views above Karaköy’s waterfront.

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district: Şişli

Gasto Nişantaşı

Gasto Nişantaşı combines stylish brunch culture, comfort food, cocktails, and an energetic social atmosphere in the heart of Istanbul’s Nişantaşı district.

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district: Beşiktaş

Isokyo

Luxury Pan-Asian restaurant inside Raffles Istanbul where refined Asian flavors, polished interiors, and upscale atmosphere create a destination dining experience.

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district: Üsküdar

Borsa Restaurant Üsküdar

Borsa Restaurant combines classic Turkish and Ottoman cuisine, Michelin recognition, and elegant Bosphorus views inside Adile Sultan Palace in Üsküdar.

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district: Beyoğlu

Muutto

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

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district: Beyoğlu

Lina Anatolian Kitchen

Lina Anatolian serves contemporary Anatolian cuisine with seasonal ingredients in the heart of Karaköy, just steps from Galataport.

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district: Beyoğlu

Dudu Istanbul

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

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district: Fatih

Avlu Restaurant

Avlu Restaurant serves contemporary Anatolian cuisine in the historic courtyard of the Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet.

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district: Beşiktaş

Feriye

Bosphorus-front Beşiktaş restaurant where historic architecture, waterfront tables, and elegant Turkish dining create a distinctly Istanbul atmosphere.

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district: Şişli

Anta Restaurant

Anta Restaurant in Bomonti combines modern Anatolian cuisine, cocktails, and contemporary dining under the direction of chef Muhsin Ertürk.

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district: Şişli

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.

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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.

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district: Kadıköy

Corvino Suadiye

Corvino Suadiye serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and stylish dining just steps from Bağdat Avenue.

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district: Beşiktaş

Alaf Kuruçeşme

Alaf Kuruçeşme celebrates contemporary Anatolian cuisine through live-fire cooking, seasonal ingredients, and one of Istanbul’s most distinctive fine dining experiences.

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district: Şişli

Aila

Inside Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, Aila offers Michelin-recognized modern Turkish cooking in an elegant Mecidiyeköy setting.

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district: Şişli

Turk Fatih Tutak

TURK Fatih Tutak offers two-Michelin-star contemporary Turkish cuisine and one of Istanbul’s most celebrated fine dining experiences.

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district: Beşiktaş

Madhu’s Istanbul

Located in Beşiktaş, Madhu’s Istanbul offers upscale Indian cuisine, elegant interiors, and a refined dining experience near Dolmabahçe Palace and the Bosphorus.

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district: Şişli

Atölye Restaurant

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

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district: Beşiktaş

16 Roof

A glamorous Maçka rooftop with Bosphorus views, 16 Roof blends Mediterranean, Turkish and sushi dishes with a lively late-night scene.

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district: Üsküdar

Osteria Salvatore

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

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district: Şişli

Nobu Istanbul

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.

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district: Şişli

St. Regis Brasserie

St. Regis Brasserie combines international cuisine, Turkish influences, terrace dining, and signature cocktails within one of Nişantaşı’s best-known luxury hotel settings.

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district: Beyoğlu

Haso Ocakbaşı

Haso Ocakbaşı combines traditional Turkish grill culture, premium kebabs, meze, and Golden Horn views within one of Karaköy’s most popular dining destinations.

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district: Üsküdar

Del Mare Restaurant

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

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district: Şişli

Tango & Cash

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

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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.

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district: Fatih

Sentez Restaurant

Sentez Restaurant offers contemporary Anatolian and Mediterranean fine dining with rooftop views across Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Istanbul’s historic peninsula.

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district: Üsküdar

Telezzüz

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

Sazzou

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

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district: Beyoğlu

Manifest Roof

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

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district: Beyoğlu

Yeni Lokanta

Yeni Lokanta serves contemporary Turkish cuisine with seasonal ingredients, Michelin recognition, and one of Beyoğlu’s most celebrated dining experiences.

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Traditional
  • // District: Şişli

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Sade Bes Denizler

Bib Gourmand Anatolian Cuisine in Nişantaşı
Mediterranean
  • // District: Fatih

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Lokanta 1741

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

Hane Kadıköy

Modern Turkish Flavors & Mezze Magic
Seafood
  • // District: Beşiktaş

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Feriye

A Classic Bosphorus Dining Address in Beşiktaş
  • 5 Star Hotel

Aliée Istanbul – A Paris Society Collection Hotel

A Cultural Luxury Escape on the Golden Horn
  • 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
  • 4 Star Hotel

Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim

Design-focused city stay near Istiklal Avenue and Beyoğlu’s nightlife scene
  • 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.
  • Summer Activity

Goga Beach

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