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Fine Dining
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Istanbul has a strong set of restaurants made for evenings that deserve some planning, from rooftop dining rooms with city views to chef-led kitchens reworking Turkish cooking. This page brings them together so you can compare setting, cuisine and price level. Examples include Neolokal, Mikla, Nicole and Sankai by Nagaya. Many of these places are small or popular, so it helps to reserve ahead. Check each restaurant’s official source for current hours and booking details.
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Aheste: Modern Turkish Tasting Menu in a Historic CisternModern Turkish · ₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Neolokal: Istanbul’s Michelin-Starred Modern Turkish Fine DiningTurkish, Modern Anatolian · ₺₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Mikla: Michelin-Starred Turkish Rooftop Fine DiningNew Anatolian · ₺₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nicole: Michelin-Starred Dining with Istanbul ViewsModern Turkish, Contemporary Mediterranean · ₺₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Arkestra: Michelin Fine Dining in a Music-Filled VillaModern European with global influences · ₺₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Sankai by Nagaya: Istanbul’s Michelin-Starred OmakaseJapanese Contemporary, Omakase, Kaiseki · ₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
TURK Fatih Tutak: Istanbul’s Two-Michelin-Star Restaurant and What to ExpectModern Turkish · ₺₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Foxy Nişantaşı: Istanbul’s Natural Wine Bar and Modern Turkish KitchenContemporary Turkish · ₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
360 Istanbul: Rooftop Views, Meze, and Nightlife on IstiklalTurkish meze, International · ₺₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Eleos Restaurant: Mediterranean Seafood with Bosphorus ViewsGreek, Mediterranean Seafood · ₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Topaz: Michelin Dining with Bosphorus Views in BeyoğluMediterranean with Turkish influence · ₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nobu Istanbul: Michelin-Rated Japanese-Peruvian Fine DiningJapanese-Peruvian Fusion · ₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Etiler: Booking, Hours and What to OrderTurkish Steakhouse · ₺₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hodan: Chef Restaurant with Garden Terrace in BeyoğluTurkish contemporary · ₺₺₺₺Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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RestaurantNeolokalA Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant specializing in modern Turkish cuisine inside the heritage Salt Galata building in Karaköy, led by Chef Maksut…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantMiklaMichelin-starred rooftop restaurant on the 18th floor of The Marmara Pera, serving chef Mehmet Gürs's New Anatolian cuisine with panoramic Istanbul views.BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantNicoleA one-star Michelin restaurant on the top floor of a restored historic building in central Beyoğlu, serving contemporary Turkish cuisine with panoramic…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantArkestraMichelin-starred fine dining restaurant in a renovated 1960s villa in Etiler, blending modern European cuisine with global influences, live music, and an…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantSankai by NagayaA one-Michelin-starred omakase restaurant in Bebek combining traditional Edomae-style sushi and Kaiseki cuisine. Led by acclaimed chef Yoshizumi Nagaya, it serves only…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantTURK Fatih TutakOpened in 2019 and managed and chef-owned by Fatih Tutak, it was the first restaurant in Turkey to receive two Michelin Stars,…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantFoxy NişantaşıFoxy Nişantaşı is a contemporary Turkish restaurant in Istanbul's Şişli district, co-founded in 2019 by chef Maksut Aşkar and wine expert Levon…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurant360 IstanbulRooftop restaurant with panoramic 360-degree views of Istanbul, serving Turkish meze fused with international cuisine. Transforms into Club360 with live music and…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantEleos RestaurantA Greek seafood restaurant on the second floor of a historic building on İstiklal Caddesi in Beyoğlu, Eleos serves Mediterranean dishes and…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantTopazA Michelin-listed rooftop restaurant on the seventh floor of The Artisan Istanbul MGallery offering contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with Turkish technique. Panoramic views…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantNobu IstanbulChef Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian fine dining restaurant in Şişli, recognized with a Michelin Plate, featuring open-air terraces with panoramic Bosphorus views.ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantNusr-Et Steakhouse EtilerPremium steakhouse in Etiler specializing in high-quality beef and lamb, run by chef Nusret Gökçe. Known for theatrical presentation and perfectly cooked…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantHodanChef-run restaurant in Beyoğlu specializing in contemporary Turkish cuisine with a garden terrace. Known for weekend brunch and seasonal tasting menus.BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantAhesteA celebrated modern Turkish restaurant set inside a historic cistern in Beyoğlu, known for its innovative tasting menu and intimate stone-walled dining…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantBest Restaurants with Bosphorus Views in IstanbulCompare six Istanbul restaurants by the view from the table, the menu and the journey to and from dinner.Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
RestaurantMichelin Star Restaurants in Istanbul 2027: Complete Dining Guide and MapCompare the latest verified starred restaurants across Istanbul Province by neighbourhood, cooking style and reservation format.Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
