Perfect for a leisurely brunch by the Bosphorus

Popular plate: Try menemen, Turkish scrambled eggs with tomato and peppers.

Istanbullites love to stroll around the picturesque neighbourhood of Bebek on Sunday afternoons before relaxing at one the waterfront cafés. Laidback Bebek Kahve is one of the best; a modest place with wooden tables and chairs in contrast to the area’s more upmarket establishments.

Feast on a traditional Turkish breakfast of olives, cheese and tea or a choice of eggs, and enjoy the people-watching, and even celebrity-spotting, opportunities.