Istanbul

Local Traditional Cuisine

A La Turka

Popular Turkish Fare

+90 212 258 7924

16 Değirmen Sokak, Şişli, Istanbul 80840

Agora Cafe Restaurant

Princely Turkish Specialties

+90 212 368 1234

Taskisla Caddesi, Istanbul 34437

Ali Baba Kofteci

Simple Turkish fast food

+90 212 265 3612

1 Cadde, Istanbul, Istanbul

Altin Kupa

Outdoor dining

+90 212 519 4770

Yerebatan Caddesi, Eminönü, Istanbul

Amedros

Fine European and Ottoman cuisine

+90 212 522 8356

7 Hoca Rüstem Sokak, Eminönü, Istanbul

Asir

Serious smokers only please

+90 212 256 3438

94 Kalyoncu Kullugu Caddesi, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Asithane

Elegant Locale

+90 212 534 8414

18 Kariye Camii Sokak, Fatih

Asmalimescit Balikcisi

Art Restaurant

+90 (0)212 251 3939

5 Sofyalı Sokak, Beyoğlu, Istanbul 80050

Aynali Meyhane

Delicious veggie food

+90 212 265 9600

104 Tramvay Sokak, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Beylerbeyi Kebap Salonu

Follow Your Nose

Çinar Sokak, Istanbul

Beyti

Turkish Cuisine at its Best

+90 212 663 2990

Orman Sokak No.8, Istanbul 34153

Bol Kepce

Lashings of home-cooking

+90 212 259 8261

41 Muallim Naci Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul

Boncuk

Armenian Delights

+90 212 243 1219

19 Nevizade Sokak, Beyoğlu

Bursa Iskender

Like butter in your mouth

Büyük Parmakkapi Sokak, Beyoğlu

Cafe Sofa

International Cuisine

+90 212 368 1818

123 Tesvikiye Caddesi, Şişli 34367

Cennet

Unashamedly touristy

+90 212 513 5098

90 Divan Yolu, Eminönü

Darüzziyafe

500-Year-Old Kitchen

+90 212 511 8414

6 Şifahane Sokak, Eminönü 34430

Degüstasyon

Magic Meyhane in Quiet Alley

+90 212 292 0667

41 Sahne Sokak, Beyoğlu

Develi

South-eastern influence

+90 212 529 0833

Samatya Balik Pazari, Istanbul

Evim

Popular country kitchen

+90 212 293 4025

Büyük Parmakkapi Sokak, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Feriha

Style out in the sticks

+90 212 661 7172

14 Ataköy Kisim Carsi, Istanbul 34750

Feriye

High above the Bosphorus Strait

+90 212 227 2216

40 Çırağan Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul 34347

Ficcin

Popular lunchtime spot

+90 212 293 3786

13 Kallavi Sokak, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Galata Restaurant

For a traditional Turkish experience

+90 212 293 1139

13 Orhan Adlı Apaydin Sokak, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Gideros

Fish Frenzy

+90 212 292 4347

31 Nevizade Sokak, Beyoğlu

Gossip Bar

Drinks and Snacks

+90 212 368 1234

Taskisla Caddesi, Istanbul 34437

Haci Abdullah

Allegedly the oldest restaurant in Istanbul

+90 212 293 8561

17 Sakiz Agaci Caddesi, Beyoğlu

Hemera Restaurant

Languid meals by the pool

+90 212 227 6010

36 Dereboyu Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul 80840

Hercai

Atmospheric Ottoman-Style Dining

+90 216 414 2826

21 Dumlupinar Sokak, Kadiköy

Hünkar

2003 Time Out Food and Drink Award winner

+90 212 225 4662 / +90 212 225 4665

21 Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi, Istanbul 34360

Ilhami’nin Yeri

Last of a dying breed

+90 212 260 8080

Muallim Naci Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul 34347

Islama Köfteci

Cheap and Cheerful Fast Food

10 Mis Sokak, Beyoğlu

Kafika

Slick Taksim Cafe

+90 212 244 5167

8 Bolahenk Sokak, Istanbul 80090

Kallavi 20

Gypsy Music and Meze

+90 212 251 1010

20 Kallavi Sokak, Beyoğlu

Kanaat Lokanta

Historic kebab place

+90 216 341 5444

25 Selmani Pak Caddesi, Üsküdar, Istanbul

Kathisma

Magical mosaics and Byzantine walls

+90 212 518 9710

26 Akbiyik Caddesi, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34400

Kosebasi

Award-Winning Kebabs in Modern Setting

+90 212 270 2433

15 Camlik Sokak, Üsküdar

Malta Kosku

Historic Residence & Restaurant

+90 212 258 9453

Yıldız Parkı, Istanbul

Malta Köskü

Picturesque park setting

+90 212 258 9453

Yildiz Park, Istanbul, Istanbul

Mangerie

Stylish and Vibrant Ambience

+90 212 263 5199

Cevdetpasa Caddesi 69, Istanbul 80810

Masal Evi

Combination Drawingroom/Restaurant

+90 216 418 2753

33 Kadife Sokak, Kadıköy, Istanbul

Mikla

Great food and a nice view

+90 (0)212 251 5656 / +90 (0)212 251 4646 (Hotel)

Meşrutiyet Caddesi, Beyoğlu, Istanbul 34430

Mozaic Café/Restaurant

Adventurous international menu

+90 212 517 4400

Sahil Yolu, Istanbul, Istanbul

Musa Ustam Ocakbasi

Elbows in please

+90 212 245 2932

14 Istiklal Caddesi, Beyoğlu

Müzedechanga

"Changa of the Museum"

+90 212 323 0901

Sakip Sabanci Caddessi 22, Istanbul 34467

Narpera

Cheap & Cozy

+90 212 245 3629

31 Gonul Sokak, Beyoğlu

Ney’le Ney’le

Romantic Lute

+90 212 249 8103

12 Nevizade Sokak, Beyoğlu

Olcay

Folk and fish

+90 216 333 9222

62 Pasalimani Caddesi, Üsküdar, Istanbul

Otantik

Pancakes and waterfalls

+90 212 293 8451

170 Istiklal Caddesi, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Pandeli Lokantasi

Essence of old Stamboul

+90 212 522 5534

1 Misir Çarsisi, Istanbul, Istanbul

Park Samdan

Impeccable Traditional Cuisine

+90 (0)212 225 0710

18 Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi, Sisli

Pudding Shop

Start of the hippie trail

+90 212 522 2970

18 Divan Yolu, Eminönü, Istanbul

Rami

Famous Turkish impressions

+90 212 517 6593

6 Utangaç Sokak, Eminönü, Istanbul

Refik

Rowdy Black Sea cuisine

+90 212 243 2834

10 Sofyali Sokak, Beyoğlu, Istanbul 80040

Reina

The Finest Club in Turkey

+90 212 259 5919

44 Muallim Naci Caddesi, Beşiktaş

Rumeli Café

Old Print House-cum-Restaurant

+90 212 512 0008

8 Ticarethane Sokak, Eminönü

Safran

Ottoman Cuisine & Cigars

+90 212 368 4444 (ext. 5520)

1 Asker Ocagi Caddesi, Eminönü, Istanbul 34435

Saki

Celebrity Spotting

+90 212 252 0023

445 Istiklal Caddesi, Beyoğlu 80670

Sanat Restaurant

Rockers' Scene

+90 212 244 1309

23 Nevizade Sokak, Beyoğlu 80070

T-Square 67

Sleek yuppie hang out

+90 212 243 6969

69 Siraselviler Caddesi, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Tarihi Selim Usta Sultanahmet Köftecisi

History & Meatballs

+90 212 513 1438

12 Divan Yolu, Eminönü 34110

Taslik

Clay-baked delights

+90 212 259 0101

Swissôtel Istanbul The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Istanbul 34357

Tike

Lamb Kebab for Upwardly Mobile

+90 212 284 8478

4 Haci Adil Caddesi, Beşiktaş

Tonoz

Genoese vault for vegetarians

+90 212 263 3662

48 Insirah Yokusu, Istanbul, Istanbul

Tugra

Desserts to die for

+90 212 258 3377

84 Çiragan Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul 80700

Vogue (Le)

Sleek surroundings, chic atmosphere

+90 212 227 4404

BJK Plaza, Istanbul, Istanbul

Yakup 2

A ton of tasty appetisers

+90 212 249 2925

35 Asmalı Mescit Sokak, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

supperclub

Turkish treats

+90 252 357 7511

141 Muallim Naci Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul 80840

Çiçek Pasajı

No Flowers, But...

İstiklal Caddesi, Istanbul

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