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Times of IndiaGuidepal.com|RESTAURANTS, ISTANBUL
Updated : Feb 8, 2015, 05.32 PM IST
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Home to a vibrant dining scene, the city of Istanbul will excite a food-lover and satisfy all his food cravings. Offering a wide variety of cuisines, restaurants in Istanbul bring foods from around the world to your plate. Besides the delectable fare, the ambience and architecture of these eateries will leave you awe-struck. From the delectable kebabs of Antiochia, and the Turkish fare at Çiya, to the most charming eateries with stunning interiors such as Cezayir, Frankie Istanbul, Giritili, and Topaz; the city has it all. Here are some of the best fine-dining restaurants in Istanbul that will keep you coming back for more.
Zencefil – or ginger in English – is probably the oldest and most famous vegetarian restaurant in Istanbul. The laid back, friendly atmosphere attracts a loyal following for its simple but delicious dishes at good prices...more
Ideally located in the chic Gümüssuyu neighbourhood, it’s easy to see why Topaz is so popular with both local and international diners. The interior, crafted by renowned designer Koray Ozgen and AKS Architecture, is slee...more
Situated up a hilly slope in the upscale neighbourhood of Ulus, Sunset Grill & Bar is that sought-after setting for a romantic tête-à-tête or a special occasion. It may not be the cheapest restaurant in the city, but it ...more
The meze always surprises with dishes such as black couscous in squid ink topped with sprigs of grilled calamari, or the irresistible sage ice cream with plum sauce. Wash it down with some thrice-distilled Beylerbyi Raki...more
Head chef Murat Bozok trained in the UK with Gordon Ramsey and then in France before returning to his native city to open Mimolett. This fine-dining restaurant with Michelin-star aspirations serves a top-quality selectio...more
One of Istanbul’s most exclusive eateries, Mikla sits on the top floor of the Marmara Pera Hotel and is as famous for its show-stopping city views and sleek décor as its contemporary menu.
This neighbourhood bistro in up-and-coming Karaköy has attracted a loyal local following for its relaxed feel and contemporary twist on Turkish home-cooking. At the heart of chef Didem Şenol’s menu are seasonal ingredien...more
Leb-i Derya set the trend for rooftop dining when it opened in Beyoğlu in 2002 and still has some of the best views of any restaurant in the city, especially at sunset. The crowd is chic but casual, the vibe is romantic ...more
This traditional lokanta (worker's canteen) offers filling and delicious home-style cooking at reasonable prices. Karaköy Lokantasi is one of the city's new breed of upmarket lokanta that has beautiful décor, courtesy of...more
The House Café is a contemporary restaurant chain with 13 franchises across Istanbul, all decorated by the hot Turkish design team Autoban. This waterfront edition is part of the beautifully restored 19th century Ottoman...more
This Sultanahmet fish restaurant is a favourite with both locals and visitors taking advantage of the good-value, fixed-price menu focusing on Cretan fare. The Greek taverna style décor is simple, but the food is excepti...more
It’s an exciting new addition to the city’s restaurant scene, one which combines fine-dining with live music and entertainment, and does it well. Perched at the top of the hip Sofa Hotel, Frankie Istanbul offers stunning...more
Çiya Sofrasi is a casual, family-run restaurant and one of the best places in Istanbul to try delicious traditional dishes from all over the country. With a wide selection of kebabs, stews, soups, and hot and cold meze o...more
Glamorous Changa is spread over four floors of a 109 year old Art Nouveau townhouse near Taksim. The décor is stylishly minimalist with special details such as the retro chairs, local artwork, hand-painted walls survivin...more
Once home to an Italian school, this elegant 19th century building has been converted into a stylish restaurant and bar catering to an upmarket boho crowd without being pretentious.
It’s worth the trek to Edirnekapi for this one-of-a-kind restaurant in the Kariye Hotel. The chefs at Asitane have scoured Ottoman-era texts to recreate dishes that were produced by the kitchens of the royal palaces from...more
Tucked down a quiet backstreet in Beyoğlu, this cool, monochrome restaurant specialises in appetizers and meat dishes from the Antakya region of Turkey, wedged between Syria and the Mediterranean Sea.
Set in the iconic Pera Palace Hotel and named after one of its most famous guests, Agatha exudes elegance with dark walls, chandeliers, a black and white tiled floor and crisp white tablecloths.
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