EAT LIKE A LOCAL
Sakizaga Cad.No.17 Beyoglu
+90 212 293 85 61
Established in 1876, serves Turkish and Ottoman cuisine (150 varieties daily)
Alcohol is not served.
Classic Turkish
Hunkar
Mim Kemal Oke Cad.No.9 Nisantasi
+90 212 225 46 65
Serves authentic Turkish dishes, including some original Ottoman receipes.
The chefs are the restaurant owner and his son.
Classic Turkish
Hacı Baba
İstiklal Cad.No.49 Beyoğlu
+.90.212.244 18 86
The Haci Baba Restaurant, a face of nostalgia in Beyoglu, has been serving its guests since 1921 with its constant understanding of taste and decoration ever protected with great care.
The restaurant has two other sections apart from the main hall, where green and blue ceramic tiles are laid out to complete the perfect picture: A private VIP lounge which was arranged to mark the 700th anniversary of the Ottoman Empire, and the garden that looks over the Aya Triada Church.
Develi
Gumusyuzuk Sok.No.7 Samatya
+90 212 529 08 33
Established in 1912, specializies in cuisine from Southeastern Anatolia. Now 3 branches in Istanbul
Try the eggplant kebap and the dessert 'Kunefe'
Turkish meat
Borsa
Lutfi Kirdar Kongre Merkezi Harbiye
+90 212 232 42 01
Borsa's brilliant Turkish cuisine is now served with a touch of Bosphorus breeze.
Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Turkish meat
Feriye Lokantası
Çıragan Cad. No:40 Ortaköy
+90 212 227 22 16
At Feriye, while serving the synthesis of updates traditional Turkish and Ottoman kitchen Feriye puts a great amount of attention to use natural food.
Poseidon
Cevdet Paşa Cad.No.58 D.1 Bebek
+90 212 87 95 31
One of the best sea food restaurant in the city, serving on a stylish deck overlooking the boats of the Bebek bay. A great fish restaurant with very tasty appetizers right on the Bosphorus in the beautiful Bebek area.
Refik
Asmalı Mescit Mah.Sofyalı sok.No.7-10 Tünel
+90 212 243 28 34
Opened in 1954, Refik offers Turkish dishes during lunch time and serves as a Meyhane at night.
Balıkçı Sabahattin
Seyit Hasan Kuyu Sok.No.1 Cankurtaran
+90 212 458 18 24
Open since 1927, this is a local favorite that servers a wonderful selection of seafood.In summer some of the tables overflow the street.
Special Places
Kiz Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)
+90 216 342 47 47
Located in the middle of the Bosphorus. There is a cafeteria and restaurant section. Cafeteria is open from noon to 7pm.
The only transportation is by their own boats.
International
Vogue
BJK Plaza Akaretler
+90 212 227 44 04
A restaurant bar located on the top floor of a high rise with stunning view of the city.
Outdoor dining is available during the summer.
International-Sushi
Sunset Grill and Bar
Adnan Saygun Cad. Ulus Park
+90 212 287 03 57
The cuisine is Turkish-International with a superb sushi bar. Sunset offers a spectacular view of the Bosphorus.
An excellent choice for a business lunch A selection of cigars is available.
Turkish - International
360
Istiklal Cad.No.311 Beyoglu
+90 212 251 10 42
Located on the floor of the historic Misir apartment building. It has been named, after its 360 degrees view of Istanbul.
Available for private parties.
International
Topaz Restaurant
İnönü Cad. Ömer Avni Mah. No.50 Gümüşsuyu
+90 212.249 10 01
Topaz,located conveniently in Gumussuyu,offers a rich palette of Mediterranean cuisine and a breathtaking view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul.
Something Different
Changa
Siraselviler Cad.No.87 Taksim
+90 212 251 70 64
It's a fusion restaurant and located in a renovated Art Nouveau building.
You can see the well organized kitchen with the glass ceiling from the first floor.
International
Çok Çok Thai
Meşrutiyet Cad.No.51 Tepebaşı
+90.212.292 64 96
Çok Çok serves the most delicious dishes of Thai cuisine with a style that blends the modernitiy of Europe,the original spirit of Turkish art and the mysterious elegance of Asia.
Çok Çok's mezzanine floor of is lined with divan-style seating alternating with low tables.
La Maison
Muvezzi Cad.No.63 Besiktas
+90 212 227 42 63
Serves French cuisine in an elegant atmosphere with a wonderful view of the Bosphorus.
Very friendly service.
French
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