From Turkish and Arabic to Italian and Indian, most world cuisines can be found in Istanbul. The most famous Turkish snack is “simit”. It’s a bagel-shaped bread covered in sesame seeds typically eaten with a salted yoghurt drink ca…Open the full description
From Turkish and Arabic to Italian and Indian, most world cuisines can be found in Istanbul.
The most famous Turkish snack is “simit”. It’s a bagel-shaped bread covered in sesame seeds typically eaten with a salted yoghurt drink called “ayran”. The most widely known Turkish foods are “döner” (meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie), “lahmacun” (Turkish pizza) and “kebap” (grilled meat).
Kadıköy
Restaurants
29
7
Visitors taste the best traditional Turkish food in every corner of Kadıköy. Also they can enjoy numerous bars, bookshops, cafes.
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Mangerie Bebek
Restaurants
28
7
Visit Mangerie for a delicious breakfast and beautiful Bosphorus views. The service is fast and the staff are friendly. You can enjoy your dinner or drinks on their outdoor terrace year-round as it’s heated in winter.
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Local Experience
Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
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72
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Duration
2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Duble Meze Bar
Restaurants
33
2
It has a great view and cozy atmosphere. You can see the sunset above the old city and Golden Horn. Also it is located in the central are where you have many options for nightlife. Also you can taste the best Turkish tapas.
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Fıccın
Eating
25
7
This simple and cosy local eatery has a bit of a feminist edge. Not only do the women who run it employ local women, but they also source their ingredients exclusively from women.
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Maiden's Tower
Eating
24
4
It’s a great place for a 360-degree view of Istanbul. Take a seat at the café, have a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. They serve breakfast and brunch. You can get a boat to the island from either Kabataş or Üsküdar-Salacak.
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Pierre Loti Hill
Eating
34
7
Besides the café, Pierre Loti Hill has several restaurants, a cemetery and many historical buildings. You can either walk up the hill or take a cable car.
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Local Experience
Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
Prices from
72
EUR
Duration
2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Vogue Restaurant & Bar
Restaurants
20
4
The drinks menu is both sophisticated and luxurious. The bar is a nice place to stop by for a relaxing after-work tipple. Although it’s quite expensive, the talented bartenders have a special touch.
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Viktor Levi
Restaurants
18
9
Good prices for delicious meals. Has a nice garden and it is like a surprise in that neighborhood. Place has also its own wines, especially number 17 is my favorite one. Inside areas are non-smoking but you can smoke in garden.
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Lucca
Restaurants
21
6
This place is located in Istanbul’s trendy Bebek neighbourhood near the beautiful Bosphorus. It’s well known for its delicious cocktails, especially its mojitos and satsuma vodka. At 11 pm the bistro transforms into a bar where you can dance and enjoy quality music.
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Taps Bebek
Restaurants
28
5
Taps is famous for its Smoked Lager, Kölsch and Red Ale, though there are plenty more beers to choose from. Come here on a slow Sunday afternoon and work your way through the menu.
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Nuteras
Restaurants
14
4
An essential destination for summer nights Nuteras, impresses its visitors with the beautiful panorama of Haliç. The terrace delights the guests from afternoon until late hours. You could taste delicious and spacial summer cocktails and enjoy the good music. The kitchen is International including tastes from the Turkish cuisine.
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Ortakoy Mosque
Souvenirs
15
2
Ortakoy has a neat little collection of shops and restaurants along narrow windy streets that lead out to the pier. At the pier, the Ortakoy Mosque can be seen jutting out into the Bosphorus, with the Bosphorus bridge in the background.
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Arnavutköy Balıkçısı
Restaurants
13
2
It may be the best move to let the waiter or the chef know that you are tourists to get a taste of everything special (yet this may be a downside since they may also try to sell you the most costly food) but if you don't have a Turk to accompany you, I'd say the money is worth the try :)
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Cibalikapı Balıkçısı
Eating
16
4
The food served here is amazing. It’s a great place to enjoy various “meze” along with Turkish raki. Try “saraylı” (fish marinated in herbs) and "enginar tatlısı”(an artichoke dessert). Keep in mind that it’s on the pricier side.
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İncirli Şaraphane
Restaurants
17
1
As it’s set in the same building as its two sister restaurants – Kydonia (Greek) and La Mancha (Mediterranean) – you can select a bottle and take it directly to your table, no matter where you choose to dine. You can also buy wine to take home. The staff know their stuff and are more than happy to advise.
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