Our handpicked selection for you

district: Şişli

The Populist Bomonti

The Populist combines craft beer, burgers, live music, and industrial brewery atmosphere inside Istanbul’s historic Bomontiada complex in Şişli.

Beerhouse, Cocktail Bar, Gastropub

district: Kadıköy

Walter’s Coffee Roastery

Walter’s Coffee Roastery serves daily roasted coffee, desserts, breakfast plates, and café classics in a playful science-lab setting in Moda.

Artisan Café, Coffee & Bakery, Coffee & Brunch

district: Üsküdar

The Voir İstanbul

The Voir İstanbul serves Turkish breakfast, coffee, desserts, shisha, and all-day comfort food with Bosphorus views in Güzeltepe, Üsküdar.

Coffee & Brunch, Dessert Café, Turkish Breakfast

district: Üsküdar

Lezzet Arayanlara

Lezzet Arayanlara serves generous Turkish breakfast, gourmet cheeses, menemen, kaymak, honey, and classic kahvaltı favorites in Küçüksu, Üsküdar.

Turkish Breakfast

district: Üsküdar

Ioki Kandilli

İoki House of Sushi serves fresh sushi, Japanese dishes, and Peruvian-inspired flavors in a relaxed Kandilli setting on Istanbul’s Asian side.

Fusion, Japanese, Sushi

district: Şişli

Avokado Bar

A fresh Teşvikiye café, Avokado Bar focuses on avocado dishes, juices, coffee and vegan-friendly brunch plates.

Artisan Café, Coffee & Brunch, Vegan / Vegetarian

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.

Coffee & Brunch, Fusion, Mediterranean, Turkish Breakfast

district: Şişli

Süreya Kahvaltı

Süreya Kahvaltı serves traditional Turkish breakfast spreads in Şişli, combining generous portions, outdoor seating, and a lively atmosphere built around classic kahvaltı culture.

Traditional, Turkish Breakfast

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.

Cocktail Bar, Japanese, Sushi

district: Beyoğlu

Vegan Dükkan Lokanta

Vegan Dükkan Lokanta serves homemade vegan Turkish comfort food inspired by the traditional Turkish lokanta in Cihangir.

Turkish, Vegan

district: Kadıköy

Dem Moda

A trendy tea house and café in Moda, Dem Moda serves global teas and creative treats in a relaxed, cozy setting

Coffee & Brunch, Dessert Café

district: Kadıköy

Vatka Burger Co.

Vatka Burger Co. serves creative vegan burgers, homemade sauces, and crispy fries in Kadıköy, just minutes from Moda.

Vegan

district: Beşiktaş

The Vegan Regime

The Vegan Regime serves vegan Turkish comfort food, including plant-based döner, İskender, burgers, wraps, and homemade desserts in Beşiktaş.

Turkish, Vegan

district: Kadıköy

Yamo Sushi

Yamo Sushi Caddebostan serves fresh sushi, noodles, and casual Asian comfort food opposite Caddebostan Kültür Merkezi near Bağdat Avenue.

Japanese, Sushi

district: Beyoğlu

Istanbul Baking Company

Istanbul Baking Company is a stylish Karaköy café known for specialty coffee, fresh pastries, breakfast options, and a relaxed atmosphere near Galataport and Istanbul Modern.

Artisan Café, Coffee & Bakery, Dessert Café

district: Kadıköy

Inkase

Inkase serves healthy international bowls, fresh salads, vegan-friendly dishes, and nourishing breakfasts in Fenerbahçe, Kadıköy.

Healthy, Vegan, Vegan / Vegetarian

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: Kadıköy

Happy Croissants

Happy Croissants serves sweet and savory croissant creations, breakfast sandwiches, croissant burgers, and coffee in a relaxed Moda café setting.

Bakery Breakfast, Coffee & Bakery, Dessert Café

district: Şişli

Zucca Pizza

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.

Italian, Pasta, Pizza

district: Beyoğlu

Giardin İstanbul

Giardin İstanbul combines Italian comfort food, wine culture, breakfast, and stylish garden atmosphere inside one of Karaköy’s most popular all-day restaurant concepts.

Italian, Pizza, Wine Bar

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.

Mediterranean, Rooftop Bar, Seafood, Turkish

district: Üsküdar

Rumeli Börekcisi Üsküdar

Rumeli Börekçisi serves handmade Turkish börek, savory pastries, cookies, and everyday breakfast classics in Beylerbeyi, Üsküdar.

Bakery Breakfast, Traditional, Turkish

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

district: Kadıköy

Brekkie Breakfast Club

Brekkie Breakfast Club serves fresh croissants, cookies, brunch plates, coffee, and sweet treats near Yoğurtçu Park and Moda Seaside.

Bakery Breakfast, Coffee & Bakery, Coffee & Brunch

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.

Fusion, Ottoman, Turkish

district: Şişli

Sade Bes Denizler

Sade Beş Denizler Mutfağı combines Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, authentic Anatolian dishes, and relaxed garden dining in Teşvikiye.

Traditional, Turkish Tavern

district: Üsküdar

Osteria Salvatore

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

Italian, Mediterranean, Pasta

district: Kadıköy

House of SOFA

House of SOFA serves coffee, desserts, and relaxed café moments inside a historic mansion with a peaceful garden setting in Moda.

Artisan Café, Coffee & Bakery, Dessert Café

district: Kadıköy

Vegan Masa | Kadıköy

Vegan Masa Kadıköy serves creative plant-based cuisine, homemade specialties, and modern vegan comfort food in the heart of Kadıköy.

Turkish, Vegan

district: Şişli

Healin Foods

Healin Foods serves healthy plant-based meals, gluten-free specialties, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices in the heart of Nişantaşı.

Healthy, Vegan, Vegan / Vegetarian

district: Kadıköy

Morn Kadıköy

Morn Kadıköy serves creative brunch dishes, fresh pastries, specialty coffee, and desserts in a relaxed setting directly opposite Yoğurtçu Park.

Bakery Breakfast, Coffee & Bakery, Coffee & Brunch

district: Kadıköy

Sisters & Harvest

Sisters & Harvest serves healthy breakfasts, creative brunch, fresh salads, specialty coffee, and wholesome all-day dining in Moda.

Coffee & Brunch, Vegan, Vegan / Vegetarian

district: Kadıköy

Supernormal Burger Moda

A no-frills smash burger spot in Moda known for bold flavors, small menus, and queues that prove the hype.

Burger, Fast Food

district: Beyoğlu

Limon Kahvaltı Evi

Limon Kahvaltı Evi serves generous Turkish breakfast spreads, regional cheeses, homemade jams, and traditional hot dishes in a leafy Cihangir hideaway.

Turkish Breakfast, Vegan / Vegetarian

district: Fatih

Mivan Restaurant & Cafe

Mivan Restaurant & Cafe combines Turkish cuisine, seafood, Bosphorus views, and a central Fatih location near Hagia Sophia and Istanbul’s historic landmarks.

Traditional, Turkish

district: Kadıköy

180 Coffee Brasserie

180 Coffee Brasserie combining coffee, breakfast, casual dining, and a sociable neighborhood atmosphere that works from morning until late evening.

Coffee & Brunch, Fast Food, Gastropub

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.

Traditional, Turkish Tavern

district: Beyoğlu

Ainen

Ainen serves gourmet burgers, loaded fries, and casual comfort food at Tersane Istanbul, one of the city’s newest waterfront destinations.

Burger, Fast Food

district: Beyoğlu

Muutto

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

Cocktail Bar, Fusion, Turkish

district: Beyoğlu

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: Kadıköy

Basta!

A Kadıköy favorite for wraps and chef-led street food, Basta! brings a more creative edge to the city’s fast casual scene.

Fast Food, Street Food, Turkish, Vegan / Vegetarian

district: Şişli

Anta Restaurant

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

Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean, Turkish

district: Kadıköy

Deniz Nadide DURU Breakfast Moda

A charming, family-run breakfast spot in Moda known for homemade jams, generous spreads, and authentic Turkish flavors.

Turkish Breakfast, Vegan / Vegetarian

district: Beyoğlu

Vegan Community Kitchen

Vegan Community Kitchen serves fully vegan Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine with homemade seasonal dishes in the heart of Cihangir.

Turkish, Vegan

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.

Fusion, Mediterranean, Turkish Breakfast

district: Şişli

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

Woody

Woody serves its famous signature burger on a house-made potato bun in Teşvikiye, bringing one of Istanbul’s most talked-about burger concepts to Nişantaşı.