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Restaurants worth a stop in Istanbul’s Old City

Historic Peninsula collection

Restaurants that fit naturally into an Old City day, each with a distinct reason to go.

Seven Hills Restaurant

Sultanahmet, Istanbul
₺₺₺PriceBreakfastBreakfast until noon; for dinner arrive before sunset.SultanahmetRooftop
Why this one

For first-time visitors who want both major monuments in the same rooftop view.

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12 more strong picks

Deraliye Restaurant in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Deraliye Restaurant

Sultanahmet

₺₺₺ · Lunch

For a serious Ottoman menu in the tourist heart of the Old City, recognised by the Michelin Guide.

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Olden 1772, Sirkeci in Hobyar, Istanbul

Olden 1772, Sirkeci

Hobyar

₺2,500–4,000 per person · Dinner

Choose it for a cocktail-led night with a kitchen that supports the drinks.

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The Göbektaşı in Kocamustafapaşa, Istanbul

The Göbektaşı

Kocamustafapaşa

₺₺₺ · Dinner

For a distinctive room, shared plates and a dinner that feels deliberately staged.

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Queb Rooftop in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Queb Rooftop

Sultanahmet

₺₺₺ · Breakfast

For a panoramic Sultanahmet table that can work from morning into late evening.

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Pop’s in Balat, Istanbul

Pop’s

Balat

₺₺ · Breakfast

A focused breakfast selection and its contemporary daytime menu make it a confident morning stop in the area.

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