Restaurants in Istanbul

Choosing where to eat in Istanbul is easier when you start with a district, a preferred cuisine or a place you plan to visit. Our directory includes 1,981 restaurants, with 54 additional full restaurant guides offering more detailed information. Use the listings to narrow your options before comparing individual restaurants.

Fatih has the largest selection in our data, with 1,026 restaurants. Other districts include Beyoğlu with 127, Kadıköy with 114, Ataşehir with 86, Beşiktaş with 51 and Zeytinburnu with 42. These numbers reflect our directory coverage, not the quality or variety of dining in each district.

If you prefer to eat near an attraction, explore the nearby listings. Our data includes 84 restaurants within a 10-minute walk of the Museum of Illusions, 72 near Kara Mustafa Mosque, 64 near Yeralti Camii, 27 near Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and 19 near Bostanci Entertainment Center.

You can also narrow your search by cuisine. The directory identifies 184 Turkish restaurants, 43 kebab restaurants, 34 regional restaurants, 24 fish restaurants and 16 pizza restaurants. These categories help you find relevant options without suggesting that one cuisine is better than another.

We mapped 2,092 restaurants in Istanbul from OpenStreetMap; 111 of them have a full guide on this site (listed first below). Most common cuisines: turkish (184), kebab (43), regional (34), fish (24), pizza (16).

Where restaurants cluster

• Fatih: 1063 restaurants
• Beyoğlu: 121 restaurants
• Kadıköy: 110 restaurants
• Sultanbeyli: 107 restaurants
• Beşiktaş: 46 restaurants
• Şişli: 41 restaurants

Near the main sights

Within about a 10-minute walk (800 m, straight line):

• Çorlulu Ali Pasha Madrasa: 264 restaurants
• Sirkeci Railway Museum: 215 restaurants
• Suriye Passage: 88 restaurants
• Atatürk Library: 45 restaurants

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  Kanaat Lokantası
  Founded in 1933 as a tradesman's restaurant, Kanaat Lokantası serves traditional Turkish home cooking from steam counters in a timeless dining room.…Open daily 07:00–22:30
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  Özbek Sofrası
  A family-run Uzbek and Afghan restaurant in Zeytinburnu serving authentic plov, manti dumplings, samsa pastries and freshly baked naan bread. Simple, affordable,…2 min on foot from Zeytinburnu metro, Open daily 09:00–21:00
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  Emirgan Sütiş
  Established in 1953, Emirgan Sütiş is known for traditional Turkish breakfast and milk-based desserts including börek and rice pudding. The main branch…Open daily 06:00–02:00
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  Bayramoğlu Döner
  A large döner restaurant in Kavacık on the Asian side, known for wood-fired leaf döner, freshly baked lavaş and free sides, open…
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  Barto's Burger Place
  A casual burger restaurant in Çengelköy on the Bosphorus shore, serving smash burgers with house-baked buns, homemade cheese and sauces, and large…
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  Lacivert
  A Bosphorus seafood restaurant in two seafront mansions in Anadolu Hisarı, right under the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, with a terrace over…
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  Kıyı Restaurant
  A classic Bosphorus fish restaurant on the Tarabya waterfront, serving since 1964, with a marina view, mezze, a display of fresh fish…
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  Lokma
  A waterfront restaurant on the Bosphorus shore at Rumeli Hisarı, known for a build-your-own Turkish breakfast served with a view of the…
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  Rumeli Kale Cafe & Restaurant
  A long-established breakfast cafe on the Bosphorus shore road at Rumeli Hisarı, known for a generous serpme kahvaltı, fresh tea and tables…
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  Mahsun Usta
  Fine dining Turkish restaurant in a 200-year-old restored train station in Yeşilköy. Specializes in dry-aged steaks, slow-cooked lamb tandır, traditional kebabs, and…Open daily 08:00–23:00
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  Best Baklava Shops in Istanbul: Where to Eat Authentic Turkish Baklava
  Compare pistachio, walnut and rolled baklava in Karaköy, Sultanahmet, Üsküdar and Pendik, then choose a box that travels well.
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  Best Seafood Restaurants in Istanbul: Bosphorus Fish Dining Guide
  Compare Bosphorus fish restaurants on both shores and learn what to ask when ordering meze, shellfish or whole fish.
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  Michelin Star Restaurants in Istanbul 2027: Complete Dining Guide and Map
  Compare the latest verified starred restaurants across Istanbul Province by neighbourhood, cooking style and reservation format.
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  Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Istanbul: Local Roasters and Third-Wave Cafes
  Find local roasters in Beyoğlu, Balat, Nişantaşı and Kadıköy, with tips for tasting coffee and choosing beans to take home.
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  Best Restaurants with Bosphorus Views in Istanbul
  Compare six Istanbul restaurants by the view from the table, the menu and the journey to and from dinner.
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  Dönerci Şahin Usta4 min on foot from Çemberlitaş metro
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More restaurants in Istanbul

What are you in the mood for? Pick a cuisine:

• Turkish 167
• Local cuisine 37
• Kebab 33
• Seafood 28
• Pizza 13
• International 9
• Italian 9
• Steakhouse 7
• Barbecue 3
• Cafés 3
• Breakfast 3
• Korean 3
• Asian 3
• Japanese 3
• Chicken 3

Turkish

• 01 Adana Cadde Kebap (turkish) Google Maps
• Adana'lı Mehmet Usta (turkish) Google Maps
• Akdamar Lokantasi (turkish) Google Maps

+ 164 more turkish on the map.

Local cuisine

• 34 Restaurant (regional) Google Maps
• AGORA Meyhanesi 1890 (regional) Google Maps
• An-gu-ye Büfe (regional) Google Maps

+ 34 more local cuisine on the map.

Kebab

• Adress Döner & Kumpir (kebab) Google Maps
• Altınkapı Restaurant (kebab) Google Maps
• Aska Döner (kebab) Google Maps

+ 30 more kebab on the map.

Seafood

• Akin Balık (fish) Google Maps
• Angel Blue (seafood) Google Maps
• Balikci Lokantasi (fish, turkish) Google Maps

+ 25 more seafood on the map.

Pizza

• 49 Cukurcuma (pizza) Google Maps
• Domino Pizza (pizza) Google Maps
• Fornello Pizzeria (pizza) Google Maps

+ 10 more pizza on the map.

International

• 21 (international) Google Maps
• Akademi Lezzet (international) Google Maps
• Allsports Cafe (international) Google Maps

+ 6 more international on the map.

Italian

• Esmer Chef (italian, italian pizza) Google Maps
• Fauna (italian) Google Maps
• Komün (italian) Google Maps

+ 6 more italian on the map.

Steakhouse

• Beş Bıçak Steak House - Kasap (steak house, burger, barbecue, meat, turkish) Google Maps
• Bysteak (steak house) Google Maps
• Hanedan Et (steak house) Google Maps

+ 4 more steakhouse on the map.

Barbecue

• Beso Restaurant Bistro (barbecue, beef bowl, coffee shop, curry, fish, grill, ice cream) Google Maps
• Hidden Garden Sultanat (barbecue, breakfast, chicken, coffee shop, fish and chips, friture, grill) Google Maps
• Yali Mangal (barbecue, meat) Google Maps

Cafés

• Cambridge (coffee shop, sandwich) Google Maps
• Kaktüs Kahvesi (coffee shop, breakfast) Google Maps
• sehil (coffee shop) Google Maps

Breakfast

• Doğa kır lokantası (breakfast, grill, tea, sausage, beef bowl, steak house, chicken, barbecue) Google Maps
• Sa Va Anatolian Breakfast House (breakfast, turkish) Google Maps
• Van Kahvalti Muftaği (breakfast) Google Maps

Korean

• Gaya (korean) Google Maps
• Seoul II Restaurant (korean) Google Maps
• Taksim Karaoke (korean) Google Maps

Asian

• Korean Chinese (asian) Google Maps
• Korecan Restoran (asian) Google Maps
• Wagamama (asian) Google Maps

Japanese

• Maromi (japanese) Google Maps
• sushico (japanese) Google Maps
• Udonya Japanese Restaurant (japanese) Google Maps

Chicken

• Oba Mangal (chicken) Google Maps

+ 2 more chicken on the map.

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Tips for choosing

Choose your district

Fatih has the largest restaurant selection in our data, while Beyoğlu and Kadıköy also offer substantial listings. Choose according to where you plan to spend your time.

Filter by cuisine

Use the cuisine categories to explore Turkish, kebab, regional, fish or pizza restaurants. The category counts describe our listings, not every restaurant operating in Istanbul.

Find food near attractions

The 10-minute walking filter helps you identify restaurants near selected landmarks. Check the individual location before planning your meal around an attraction.

Explore the detailed guides

The 54 full restaurant guides provide additional information about selected establishments. Use them to compare places that match your location and food preferences.

Check before visiting

Restaurant details and availability can change. Confirm the location, menu and current opening arrangements directly with the restaurant before setting out.

Counts and distances are calculated from OpenStreetMap data (checked October 2026); selection and advice are editorial.