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Modern Turkish cooking in Istanbul

Contemporary kitchens reworking Ottoman and Anatolian memory into today's plates.

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TURK Fatih Tutak in Bomonti, Istanbul

TURK Fatih Tutak

Bomonti

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To see traditional flavours translated into a contemporary language at Istanbul’s two-MICHELIN-Star table.

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Neolokal in Karaköy, Istanbul

Neolokal

Karaköy

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To understand not only how a dish tastes, but also which culinary tradition it helps preserve.

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Mikla in Tepebaşı, Istanbul

Mikla

Tepebaşı

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To experience the New Anatolian approach together with a sweeping city view.

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Nicole in Tomtom, Istanbul

Nicole

Tomtom

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For Pera’s historic setting, the terrace panorama and a structured tasting experience in one evening.

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Araka in Yeniköy, Istanbul

Araka

Yeniköy

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For modern Turkish cooking where creativity rests on the flavour of the ingredient rather than spectacle.

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Araf in 19 Mayıs, Istanbul

Araf

19 Mayıs

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To experience one of the new 2026 MICHELIN Stars just a few steps from the cooking.

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BİZ Istanbul in Gümüşsuyu, Istanbul

BİZ Istanbul

Gümüşsuyu

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To combine a Taksim arts itinerary, a broad Istanbul panorama and a kitchen focused on the city's culinary heritage in one stop.

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Lokanta Feriye in Ortaköy, Istanbul

Lokanta Feriye

Ortaköy

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For waterside dining, architectural atmosphere and a recognised kitchen.

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Abdi Bey Lokantası in Karaköy, Istanbul

Abdi Bey Lokantası

Karaköy

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Signature plates interpreting Anatolian lokanta cooking with modern technique; a current, characterful stop when exploring Karaköy.

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Alaf 2 TEK, Kuruçeşme in Kuruçeşme, Istanbul

Alaf 2 TEK, Kuruçeşme

Kuruçeşme

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Alaf 2 TEK is a good Kuruçeşme fit when you want a restaurant with both character and a clear kitchen identity.

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Ahali, Teşvikiye in Teşvikiye, Istanbul

Ahali, Teşvikiye

Teşvikiye

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Ahali is a good Teşvikiye fit when you want a restaurant with both character and a clear kitchen identity.

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Foxy in Harbiye, Istanbul

Foxy

Harbiye

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Choose it when you want a taste of the neighbourhood's established food culture.

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Aheste in Asmalımescit, Istanbul

Aheste

Asmalımescit

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For a refined Asmalımescit meze experience that prioritises food, wine and conversation over volume.

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