Beylerbeyi Palace

Paul is a sandwich and snack place with a tempting patisserie section. Rows of delicious Cream Cakes and Fruit Tarts sit winking at you f...

Istanbul Riding Club is a centrally located club in town; what was once the lush virgin countryside is now surrounded by imposing skyscra...

In the heart of Emirgan's woodland preserve, the massive ‘gingerbread-style' Sari Kosk stands out like a Victorian dollhouse. Now more of...

Don't confuse this place with the Buddha Bar in Kurucesme or Big Buddha and Little Buddha in Levent. Buddha Rock Bar is one of the most p...

Owned and run by a pair of friendly women, Arka Bahçe is hidden away in the winding back streets of Arnavutköy. During the summer months,...

Those from the "it's so bad it's good!" school, who actively seek out tourist kitsch, will find Istanbul's Turkish Nights dinner club exc...

Tonoz is only open in the winter. It is located in an old Genoese vault near the heart of Bebek and provides a beautiful, romantic settin...

The décor at DIP - located in one of the city's most exclusive neighbourhoods - features plenty of glossy black mirrors, specifically des...

Located under the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, it is one of the most idyllic places to relax and soak in the sun. The favorites from the m...

Dante is one of the newer slick, modern restaurants currently popping up all over town. The extensive international menu offers excellent...

Tike is basically an upmarket kebab joint. It's packed both on weekdays and at weekends with the casually chic, upwardly-mobile elite of...

This popular restaurant takes its name from Dixieland. It's open almost 24 hours a day and serves North American and Tex-Mex food. It's a...

If you're into power lunching, this is a superb place to dine while in Istanbul. The city's wheelers and dealers also gather here in the...

Despite a fairly good French-influenced menu, most of the moneyed clientele come here to be seen rather than eat. Dressed in their colour...

Open only during the summer months, this restaurant is located inside a pretty garden on the pier. The well put together menu consists of...

Çengelköy is a tiny fishing village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, mostly famous for its cucumbers. On a tiny square near the docks,...

Located within the Princess Hotel in Ortaköy, this quiet poolside restaurant is a nice alternative to some of the other more boisterous l...

This restaurant's picturesque setting is an ornate pavilion, constructed in 1870 on the peak of a hill in Yildiz Park. It's right by the...