Ağa Lokantası
Eat like a local; one with a healthy taste for tradition— in this case, literally "taste". Fantastic flavours with a nod to a proud era in Istanbul's history.
You won’t go hungry in Istanbul if you’re after hip eateries with cutting-edge design or traditional neighbourhood places offering Ottoman cuisine for a modern palette. Or maybe you prefer historic locations with a whiff of glamour from a bygone age or top cooking by a passionate new generation of Turkish chefs. Opt for these six perfect places and you won’t be disappointed.
Orient Express Restaurant
Purportedly where Agatha Christie started writing the famous thriller. Down-home Turkish cuisine in an historic setting. How can you resist?
Şişli Balıkçısı
Enjoy the real deal in this restaurant highly regarded by locals in the know. It's off the beaten tourist track and only serves the freshest fish and seafood.
Asitane Restaurant
Foodies, head straight to this highly regarded establishment that specialises in the cuisine of the Ottoman Empire in serene surroundings. Timeless good taste.
Meze by Lemon Tree
One of Istanbul's most creative and dynamic restaurants. Love of good cooking is the guiding principle. Complex, romantic and friendly. In short, fantastic.
Kilimanjaro
You'll be torn between being impressed by the venue and the wonderful food emanating from the kitchen. Oh yes, and a pretty cool crowd too.