Our handpicked selection for you

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: Beyoğlu

Mykorini Istanbul

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

Cocktail Bar, Greek, Seafood

district: Beyoğlu

Lina Anatolian Kitchen

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

Mediterranean, Turkish

district: Kadıköy

Dieci Moda

A cozy Italian spot in Moda, Dieci Moda serves thin-crust pizzas, fresh pasta, and classic desserts in a stylish setting

Italian, Pizza, Turkish Breakfast

district: Şişli

Aila

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

Fusion, Mediterranean, Turkish, Turkish Breakfast

district: Kadıköy

Aida – Vino E Cucina

Aida – Vino e Cucina serves Michelin Bib Gourmand‑recognized dishes with creative pasta and risotto options

Italian, Mediterranean, Pasta

district: Fatih

Avlu Restaurant

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

Fusion, Turkish

district: Beşiktaş

Isokyo

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

Chinese, Fusion, Japanese, Korean, Thai

district: Kadıköy

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: Şişli

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: Kadıköy

Recete Moda

A modern hotspot in the heart of Moda, Recete Moda blends international cuisine with creative cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere

Cocktail Bar, Fusion, Gastropub

district: Kadıköy

Liminal

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

Cocktail Bar

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.

Ottoman, 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: 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.

Japanese, Seafood, Sushi

district: Kadıköy

Corvino Suadiye

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

Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean

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.

Fusion, Turkish

district: Fatih

Lokanta 1741

Lokanta 1741 combines Michelin Guide dining, Ottoman atmosphere, rooftop terraces, and contemporary Turkish cuisine inside the historic Cağaloğlu Hamamı in Fatih.

Mediterranean, Rooftop Bar, Turkish

district: Beşiktaş

Feriye

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

Seafood, Turkish Breakfast

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: 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: 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: 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.

Italian, Pasta, Wine Bar

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: Beşiktaş

Sakhalin Istanbul

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

Fusion, Japanese, Seafood

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.

Fusion, Rooftop Bar, Turkish

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: 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.

Fusion, Rooftop Bar, Turkish

district: Beyoğlu

Manifest Roof

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

Mediterranean, Rooftop Bar

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: Beşiktaş

16 Roof

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

Mediterranean, Rooftop Bar, Sushi, Turkish

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: Beyoğlu

Aheste

A Michelin-recognized Beyoğlu restaurant, Aheste serves contemporary Turkish mezze and seasonal plates in an intimate Pera setting.

Mediterranean, Turkish

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: 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: 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: 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.

Fusion, Indian

district: Beyoğlu

Octo Istanbul

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

Mediterranean, Rooftop Bar

district: Kadıköy

Il Sud

A cozy Italian spot in Moda, Dieci Moda serves thin-crust pizzas, fresh pasta, and classic desserts in a stylish setting

Italian, Pasta, Pizza

district: Fatih

BESO Rooftop Restaurant

A Laleli rooftop with broad appeal, BESO serves Italian, steakhouse, seafood and Turkish dishes in a social late-night setting.

Italian, Rooftop Bar, Seafood, Steakhouse, 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: 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: 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.

Fusion, Turkish

district: Beyoğlu

Yeni Lokanta

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

Cocktail Bar, Turkish, Wine 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: 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.