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).
Maiden's Tower
Restaurants
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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Taps Bebek
Bars
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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Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner in Istanbul
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Duration
4 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Duble Meze Bar
Bars
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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Vogue Restaurant & Bar
Bars
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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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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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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Local Experience
Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner in Istanbul
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59
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Pierre Loti Hill
Restaurants
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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Lucca
Bars
22
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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Kadıköy
Shopping
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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Fıccın
Restaurants
26
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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İncirli Şaraphane
Bars
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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Galata Konak Cafe
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12
3
The owners of this place have run a pâtisserie since 1975, so you can expect a wide range of delicious cakes, pastries and other baked goods. They also serve salads, sandwiches and meat dishes. Keep in mind that the prices are above average.
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Any
Restaurants
16
2
Arnavutköy is a cool neighborhood which has a shore to Bosphorus at European side; you could have long walks frı-om one side to another. When you feel tired of walking you could taste thedelicious dishes in the menu.
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Banyan Restaurant
Bars
14
4
The restaurant has probably the bar with the most spectacular view in Istanbul, with the newly restored Ortaköy Mosque and the stunning bridge to aria to the East and a view of Sultanahmet to the west.
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Kiki
Restaurants
17
1
At 11:30 pm they take away the tables to make room for dancing. The DJs who spin at Kiki are well-known characters in Istanbul’s creative scene. You can party here until 4 am to the rhythm of funk, house and disco music. It’s best to arrive before midnight as it’s not all that big and fills up fast.
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