Istanbul Restaurants

Try Flamm for a refreshing Turkish meal in the fresh spring air. You can sit at the tables outside and watch the world go by while you dig into the complimentary basket of baked bread, or just park yourself in the spacious and... more

For elegant traditional Turkish cuisine, look no further than Park Samdan, located in the fashion center of Istanbul. The restaurant specializes in classic dishes with a continental touch, such as the delectable spinach root a... more

The best seats are around the brass and copper Ocak, an open glowing coal grill where chunks of tender marinated lamb are grilled on skewers. Served on huge metal skewers, the idea is to wrap the thin freshly baked Lavash bread... more

You wouldn't make a special trip to come and dine here, but it's a good place to have lunch or dinner if you happen to be on this side of town for business or sightseeing. Locals on the Anatolian side visit this bustling, semi-... more

This is the best place in town to get a glimpse of the future of Istanbul dining. It's sleek, sophisticated and well-aware that it is the trendiest place in dreary surroundings. The interior design makes unusually innovative us... more

Kosebasi is a group of restaurants that have offered traditional meat-based specialty recipes from the Adana and Tarsus region since 1995. Kosebasi has made traditional fare its trademark, and offers its guests a cultural exper... more

The Kathisma is easily recognisable by its picturesque colored mosaic gracing the front wall and entrance. Located in a Byzantine vault near the Blue Mosque, the restaurant offers a menu boasting a delicious array of top notch... more

This restaurant is named after the Turkish impressionist, Uluer Rami, whose works grace the walls. It's located in a renovated Ottoman house on three levels. The glorious interior is done out with antique furniture and old yell... more

Originally started by Russians who came to Istanbul post-revolution, this restaurant now also serves non-Russian fare. The place has a cosy ambience and retains its Russian personality even in Istanbul. The decor gives a spacio... more

When in Istanbul, head to Hunkar for some of the best traditional Turkish food. Located in the upscale shopping district of Nisantasi, this establishment is pretty much high-end, in keeping with its surroundings. The trendy dec... more