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Istanbul for food lovers

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Istanbul is excellent not only for history and location and night life , İstanbul also very very good place for food. İstanbul food is not kebabs and sish kebap only ,there are tremendous number of choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Good for
  • Foodie
  • Luxury Traveller
  • Trendsetter
  • Like a Local

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20 Places

Yeni Lokanta

Restaurants

Carluccio's

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Beyti Restaurant

Restaurants

Tom's Kitchen Istanbul

Restaurants

Set Balik Lokantasi

Restaurants

Lacivert Restaurant

Restaurants

ZUMA restaurant

Restaurants

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus

Hotels

G By Karaf

Restaurants

Dragon Restaurant

Restaurants

Park Fora

Restaurants

Papermoon

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Canak Kebap & Katmer

Restaurants

Topaz

Restaurants

Balikci Kahraman

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Gina Restaurant

Restaurants

Da Mario

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Nar Lokanta

Restaurants

Karakoy Lokantasi

Restaurants

Nicole

Restaurants

Siyami K's City Tips

  • Don't go to the touristic restaurants , use local ones
  • -Tips are not included tip rate is 10 % - 15 %
  • You have to buy public transportation card for İstanbul. Underground,ships and metrobuses are the best for not having traffic ,saving your time and money.
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    Yeni Lokanta
    Restaurants (Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean)
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    Siyami K Says:

    One of the best local taste , just at the heart of the city additional brilliant vegy menu

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Friends
    • Couples
    Tips
    • especially for dinner do not forget to make reservation.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #116 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Turkish culinary heritage redefined - steeply 10/07/2017
    • But the meals were not all the flavors I expected 20/06/2017
    • Yeni Lokanta
    Address:
    Kumbaraci Yokusu No: 66
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 292 2550
    Hours:
    Mon - Fri
    12:00 - 16:30
    Mon - Sat
    18:00 - 01:00
    Sat
    13:00 - 16:00
    Other:
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    Carluccio's
    Restaurants (Italian, Mediterranean)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Standart itallian, especially for the families, also you can buy good italian products but the price is high...

    Good for
    • Family
    Tips
    • at lunch arrive before noon after 1200 unbeliavably crowded.
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #1,701 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • Familiar but average 23/06/2017
    • Ataturk Airport safe haven 23/06/2017
    • Carluccio's
    Address:
    Buyukdere Cd No:185
    Kanyon Shopping Mall, Levent
    Istanbul 34394
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 353 0545
    Other:
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    Beyti Restaurant
    Restaurants (Barbecue, Turkish, Middle Eastern)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Definetaley the best meat restaurant in Turkey, excellent taste , Expensive very near to istanbul Ataturk airport.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Family
    • Trendsetter
    Tips
    • Taste from every meat in small portions, dont forget their olive oil vegetables. If hungry enough order lamb arm.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #73 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Delicious 08/07/2017
    • Absolutely Amazing! 30/06/2017
    • Beyti Restaurant
    Address:
    Orman Caddesi No: 8
    Florya
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 663 2990
    Price range:
    US$ 25 - US$ 100
    Hours:
    Tue - Sun
    11:30 - 23:00
    Other:
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    Tom's Kitchen Istanbul
    Restaurants (Mediterranean, European, British, Turkish)
    Siyami K Says:

    Just a classic cafe for quick lunch, expensive ,while shopping at mall good choice.

    Good for
    • Shopping Fanatic
    Tips
    • Only for quick lunch or drink.
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #3,919 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • deserves michelin stars 19/05/2017
    • i was shock! 06/05/2017
    • Tom's Kitchen Istanbul
    Address:
    Zorlu Center A.V.M Bulvar Kati, No:134
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 353 66 77
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    10:00 - 23:00
    Other:
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    Set Balik Lokantasi
    Restaurants (Seafood)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Very local, very organic, excellent and fresh sea food, everything natural. Price is very low.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Must See
    • Thrifty Traveller
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • Have to reservation for dinners, my suggestion is long lunch next to bosphorous.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #163 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • One of the best fish restaurants in Istanbul 18/06/2017
    • Nice restaurant 29/05/2017
    • Set Balik Lokantasi
    Address:
    Haydar Aliyev Cd. No: 18
    Tarabya
    Istanbul 34467
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 262 0411
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    12:00 - 00:00
    Other:
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    Lacivert Restaurant
    Restaurants (Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Turkish)
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    Siyami K Says:

    very modern sea food, location is brilliant, price is very expensive.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Senior
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Nature Lover
    Tips
    • Reservation first.
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #179 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Sea front restaurant 05/07/2017
    • Delicious seafood with amazing view. 26/06/2017
    • Lacivert Restaurant
    Address:
    Korfez Cad. 57/A
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    413 4224
    Price range:
    US$ 0 - US$ 100
    Hours:
    Sun
    11:00 - 02:00
    Mon - Sat
    12:00 - 02:00
    Other:
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    ZUMA restaurant
    Restaurants (Japanese, Sushi, Asian)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Classic Japanese food , very good quality very, very expensive. Location is brilliant.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Nightlife Seeker
    Tips
    • Reservation first, ask the price of drinks.
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #0 of 0 restaurants in
    • Does not live up to the Zuma name.... 27/03/2016
    • Very good Food amazing presentation 05/02/2016
    • ZUMA restaurant
    Address:
    Salhane Sok. No: 7 Ortakoy
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 236 2296
    Price range:
    US$ 75 - US$ 150
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    12:00 - 22:30
    Other:
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    Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
    Hotels
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    Siyami K Says:

    One of the best hotel in istanbul very expensive but deserves it.

    Good for
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Senior
    Tips
    • ask the price of everything.
    From the community
    Ranked #36 of 1,145 Hotels in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • One of my best experience ! 05/07/2017
    • Good luxury hotel, but a few service issues 30/06/2017
    • Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
    Address:
    Ciragan Cad. No. 28
    Besiktas
    Istanbul 34349
    Turkey
    Phone:
    011 90 212 381 40 00
    Other:
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    G By Karaf
    Restaurants (Seafood, Turkish, Mediterranean)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Location is unbeliavable, you are sitting at the middle of the Bosphorous on an island. Sea food are good but be careful bargain about the fish price their price is skyrocket if you dont ask.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Trendsetter
    • Nightlife Seeker
    • Like a Local
    • Nature Lover
    Tips
    • Bargain about the fish price .
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #3,866 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • a great restorant 11/01/2017
    • Becoming worst 12/10/2016
    • G By Karaf
    Address:
    Suada Club-Galatasaray AdasI
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 327 0707
    Price range:
    US$ 80 - US$ 150
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    11:00 - 02:00
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    Dragon Restaurant
    Restaurants (Chinese, Asian)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Best chinese food in town ,especially duck. Very expensive.

    Good for
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Family
    Tips
    • reservation first , it is in the Hilton İsyanbul.
    From the community
    Ranked #437 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • Through Eurasian Tunnel I am much closer to the Dragon 19/06/2017
    • Best of the best 14/04/2017
    • Dragon Restaurant
    Address:
    Cumhuriyet Cad. Hilton Oteli Sergi Binasi Harbiye, Sisli
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +212 2314650
    Hours:
    Sun
    18:00 - 23:00
    Mon - Sat
    18:30 - 23:30
    Other:
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    Park Fora
    Restaurants (Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Turkish, Soups)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Location, food brilliant. Sea food serving. very expensive.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Couples
    • Senior
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Family
    • Trendsetter
    Tips
    • reservation first.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #291 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Excellent restaurant but expensive 11/07/2017
    • Overrated tourist trap 04/07/2017
    • Park Fora
    Address:
    Muallim Naci Cad.
    Besiktas, Cemil Topuzlu Parki Ici No: 54/A
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 265 5063
    Price range:
    US$ 70 - US$ 120
    Hours:
    Sun - Thu
    12:00 - 23:00
    Fri - Sat
    12:00 - 23:30
    Other:
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    Papermoon
    Restaurants (Italian, Mediterranean, European)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Best italian in town, excellent for lunch and dinner, very very expensive.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Like a Local
    • Solo
    • Friends
    • Couples
    • Senior
    • Family
    • Nightlife Seeker
    Tips
    • smart casual.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #298 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • best Italian 21/06/2017
    • Good restaurant with excellent personel 24/05/2017
    • Papermoon
    Address:
    Adnan Saygun Cad. Akmerkez Residence Entrance.No:224
    Akmerkez AVM- Etiler
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 282 1616
    Price range:
    US$ 40 - US$ 90
    Other:
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    Canak Kebap & Katmer
    Restaurants (Turkish)
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    Siyami K Says:

    very local, traditional kebabs with high quality, price is affordable ,taste is good.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Family
    • Thrifty Traveller
    • Trendsetter
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • No alcohol.
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #631 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • Unexpectedly good 22/02/2017
    • Oh la la👌🏻 02/10/2016
    • Canak Kebap & Katmer
    Address:
    Acibadem Caddesi No: 115
    Kadiköy
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 216 325 2234
    Other:
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    Topaz
    Restaurants (Turkish, Contemporary, Mediterranean, European)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Excellent location, excellent menu, very high price.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Like a Local
    • Solo
    • Friends
    • Couples
    • Senior
    • Family
    Tips
    • Reservation first, try prime rib, one of the best in town.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #65 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Perfect dinner with an AMAZING view 24/06/2017
    • Having a special occasion? Go there 13/05/2017
    • Topaz
    Address:
    Omer Avni Mahallesi, Inonu Caddesi No: 50
    Gumussuyu, Beyoglu
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 249 1001
    Price range:
    US$ 25 - US$ 100
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    12:00 - 01:00
    Other:
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    Balikci Kahraman
    Restaurants (Seafood, Mediterranean, Turkish)
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    Siyami K Says:

    very local, very tasty, very very expensive. If ready to pay try turbo.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • Ask the price of fish and ask for bargain, still very expensive, also very far from city be carefull about transportation.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #663 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • Best Turbot! Freshest seafood. 13/07/2017
    • Fresh food 13/07/2016
    • Balikci Kahraman
    Address:
    Rumeli Kavagi Mh. Iskele Caddesi No: 15
    Sariyer
    Istanbul 34450
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 242 9899
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    10:00 - 23:30
    Other:
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    Gina Restaurant
    Restaurants (Italian, Mediterranean, European)
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    Siyami K Says:

    For italian a good choice, tasty food ,good menu. very expensive.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Shopping Fanatic
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • reservation first, it is in the mall.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #469 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Fine dining 21/05/2017
    • Decent 25/04/2017
    • Gina Restaurant
    Address:
    Kanyon AVM No:164 A
    Levent
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 353 5452
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    10:00 - 02:00
    Other:
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    Da Mario
    Restaurants (Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European)
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    Siyami K Says:

    average italian, location is good, tastes different, their garden is excellent very expensive.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Friends
    • Couples
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Family
    • Nature Lover
    Tips
    • Reservation first, if garden dont forget your jacket, it will be cool.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #586 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • High priced mediocre italian food 19/05/2017
    • Lunch 29/04/2017
    • Da Mario
    Address:
    Dilhayat Sokak No.7 Etiler
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 265 5186
    Price range:
    US$ 25 - US$ 100
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    12:00 - 00:00
    Other:
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    Nar Lokanta
    Restaurants (Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern)
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    Siyami K Says:

    Brilliant location, brilliant local foods, excellent menu for both vegeterians and meat lovers. Real ottoman and turkish cuisine, excellent local wine list. price above the average. Every week additional main courses.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Must See
    • Hidden Gems
    • Trendsetter
    • Like a Local
    • Solo
    • Friends
    • History Buff
    • Couples
    • Senior
    • Shopping Fanatic
    • Family
    Tips
    • dont forget to visit 1st 2nd and 3rd floor of the restaurant , brilliant local foods and gifts. Expensive.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #168 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Good, But Over Wrought, Turkish / Middle Eastern Cuisine 26/06/2017
    • Amazing Restaurant 14/06/2017
    • Nar Lokanta
    Address:
    Nuruosmaniye Caddesi No. 41
    5th Floor, Cagaloglu, Fatih
    Istanbul 34120
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 522 2800
    Hours:
    Mon - Sat
    12:00 - 18:00
    Other:
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    Karakoy Lokantasi
    Restaurants (Mediterranean, Turkish)
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    Siyami K Says:

    very local foods , tasty , everyday changing menu, good for lunch and dinner. Above average.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Friends
    • History Buff
    • Family
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • unfortunately no reservations accepted you should wait at Q, sand tables are for share.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #78 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Perfect Turkish Meze Restaurant 12/07/2017
    • Final visit 04/07/2017
    • Karakoy Lokantasi
    Address:
    Kemankes Cad. No : 37/A Karakoy
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 292 4455
    Price range:
    US$ 25 - US$ 38
    Hours:
    Sun
    14:00 - 00:00
    Mon - Sat
    12:00 - 16:00
    18:00 - 00:00
    Other:
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    Nicole
    Restaurants (European, Turkish, International)
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    Siyami K Says:

    very trendy, Changing menu every week, location is brilliant, foods average and very limited , price is very high.

    Good for
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Trendsetter
    • Couples
    Tips
    • only location is brilliant , very limited 2 fix menus so very limited choices ,reservation is a must.
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #31 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Perfect 👌🏻 11/07/2017
    • Amazing tastes with exquisite service 17/06/2017
    • Nicole
    Address:
    Bogazkesen Cad. Tomtom Kaptan Sk, No:18
    Beyoglu
    Istanbul 34433
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 292 4467
    Price range:
    US$ 63 - US$ 80
    Hours:
    Tue - Sat
    18:30 - 21:45
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