About us
An independent editorial guide for choosing the right table in Istanbul.
Choose Istanbul was created not to turn the city's restaurants into an exhaustive list, but to make it easier to find places that genuinely work for a particular plan.
We bring together local context, verifiable information and a clear editorial reason. The aim is not to offer more options, but to support a better decision.
- Coverage
- Istanbul
- Publishing languages
- Türkçe · English
- Last updated
What we do
We match dining and meeting plans in Istanbul with real decision conditions such as neighborhood, time, budget, atmosphere and access. We explain clearly why every recommendation belongs in the guide.
What we do not do
We are not a platform that simply reorders user ratings, an exhaustive restaurant directory or an official tourism body. We do not blur advertising with editorial recommendations or guess information we cannot verify.
Independent editorial publication
Our publishing standards
The core rules a restaurant must meet to appear on Choose Istanbul.
- 01
A concrete reason to choose
We must be able to explain why a place is right for a particular moment, neighborhood or expectation.
- 02
Source-based information
We check address, contact, reservation and opening details against official sources first.
- 03
Original editorial writing
We write Turkish and English copy from our own editorial assessment rather than copying source text.
- 04
Freshness and corrections
We review change reports, correct factual errors and keep the last review date for essential information visible.
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How we publish
A selection is built through a consistent review sequence, not generic praise written from a desk.
- 01
Assess the candidate
We look for a distinctive, explainable value for a real dining plan.
- 02
Verify the essentials
We compare the official website, official social account and reliable primary records.
- 03
Write independently
We explain who the place suits, why it is worth choosing and what matters before a visit.
- 04
Publish and monitor
We track closures, moves, contact changes and material experience changes through reports and periodic checks.
Editorial independence
A restaurant cannot pay to enter an editorial selection or rank higher. If commercial content or sponsored placement is used, it is clearly labelled and kept distinct from editorial recommendations.
Open publishing
Transparency and accountability
We keep our selection method, sourcing approach and correction channels accessible.
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Imprint
Choose Istanbul's publishing identity and accessible responsibility details.
- Publishing brand
- Choose Istanbul
- Website
- chooseistanbul.com
- Coverage
- Istanbul restaurants, neighborhoods and dining guides
- Publishing languages
- Turkish and English
- Editorial responsibility
- Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
- Contact
- hello@chooseistanbul.com
- Corrections
- Incorrect information report form
- Last updated
- 3 August 2026
Choose Istanbul is an independent digital publication; it is not an official public body, municipality or tourism authority.