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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Zula
Burger Heaven
The chefs of Zula know how to cook tasty burgers for sure, I go for the basic one: 100gr meat, cheddar, caramelized onion, pickle relish & truffle mayo.
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Cemre
Sandal
Zürafa No203
Excellent choice of cocktails
One of the highlights was the delicious pistachio cocktail. If you want to stay on the safe side and prefer a fruity taste, you can try Berry Bees.
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Cemre
Sandal
Bias Koşuyolu
Tasty and unique cocktails
Bias Koşuyolu bar and kitchen is definitely worth a visit, as they serve delicious food and drinks. Try their elegant signature cocktail Bias...
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Cemre
Sandal
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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...
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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!
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Zekeriya
S. Sen
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