The Best Local Restaurants in Istanbul
Explore the best local restaurants in Istanbul. Whether you’re looking for traditional Turkish cuisine or international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. For an elegant fine dining experience, try Bord İstanbul, or head to Gaziantepli Tahir Usta for the best kebabs. For traditional Turkish cuisine, check out Bishop Yesilkoy. Discover these and more to enjoy Istanbul’s vibrant culinary scene.
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Kurucu Ali Baba Restaurant
The best haricot bean
"Kurucu Ali Baba Restaurant" is one of the restaurants that serve haricot beans just outside Suleymaniye in Istanbul. Great service, worth the money...
by
Zekeriya
S. Sen
Udonya
A good Japanese restaurant
"Udonya" is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Istanbul. I can recommend it when you feel you've had enough of Turkish cuisine!
by
Zekeriya
S. Sen
Pera Thai
By far the best in town
"Pera Thai" is for you if you're bored with Istanbul kebabs and are looking for some fancy ethnic cuisine. This restaurant has quality for great prices.
by
Zekeriya
S. Sen
Forno Balat
Friendly cafe in the Golden Horn
"Forno Balat" in Istanbul has amazing breakfast -- the best scrambled eggs and open-buffet and homemade jams I've tasted in Turkey.
by
Emre
Kamar
Banyan
High-end Asian fusion in Ortakoy
"Banyan" is my bar/restaurant of choice in Istanbul's Ortaköy for a drink or dinner after work. In their terrace you'll feel as if you're on a ship's deck.
by
Emre
Kamar
Vogue Restaurant Bar
Molecular cocktails & sushi
"Vogue Restaurant Bar" is one of Istanbul's higher end spots. The food is great, but I would recommend the signature (molecular) cocktails. How about...
by
Emre
Kamar
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