Our handpicked selection for you

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: Şişli
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.
district: Kadıköy
A no-frills smash burger spot in Moda known for bold flavors, small menus, and queues that prove the hype.
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
180 Coffee Brasserie combining coffee, breakfast, casual dining, and a sociable neighborhood atmosphere that works from morning until late evening.
district: Beyoğlu
Ainen serves gourmet burgers, loaded fries, and casual comfort food at Tersane Istanbul, one of the city’s newest waterfront destinations.

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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

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