Istanbul is a real food paradise. Here are some possible choices:
International Cuisine:
Migfer
Pretty and sophisticated. Address: Istiklal Caddesi No: 280-282 (Next to Oda Kule)
Tel: 0212 292 7390/91/92
Theodora Pub
Very classy English-style pub Address: St. Sophia Hotel , Alemdar Caddesi No: 2, Sultanahmet
Tel: 0212 520 1035 or 520 1521
Gelik Et Lokantasi
Rightfully one of the most famous restaurants in all of Istanbul. Address: Sahil Yolu - Mobil Karsisi, Ataköy 560-7282
Parsifal
Continental cuisine. Nice ambiance. Address: Kurabiye Sokak No: 13, Beyoglu
Tel: +90-212-245 2588
Tukish Cusine:
Ciragan Palace
The Ciragan Palace is great. It is not only a former Sultan's palace it is also one of the best restaurants in Istanbul. Address:Tugra in Ciragan Palace tel: 0090-212-258 33 77
Sanamet Mutfak
This is a truly a unique restaurant. An open kitchen where you can watch your meal prepared. Address: Sofyalı Sokak – Tünel Tel: +90-212 251 0573
Opening Hours: 09:30-22:30
SEMSIYE
A great little restaurant. Address: Asmalimescit, Seyhbender No 18/1, Tunel Tel: 0212 2922046
Seafood Restaurants:
Somehow we do expect that a country surrounded water has a great seafood. Only if you like it grilled for this seems to be the only way Turkish cooks know how to prepare any kind of fish. For grilled fish go to Kumkapi, a quarter full of fish restaurants on the backside of the Sultan Ahmet hill. There are about 30-40 restaurants and they all offer fish. The area has a very nice atmosphere with all the outdoor tables. The other place to consider is Tarabya, which is a bit outside the city. It is a small bay on the European side up the Bosphorus
Cheap Eats:
The number of restaurants in Beyoglu is countless. Turkish food is a great experience and you can find plenty of quality yet moderately priced food there. Feeling homesick? You would be able to find a Big mac there as well/
Duran Sandwich
There’s no waiting here. The sandwiches at Duran are all pre-prepared and displayed in the window so you can choose what you want right away. Address: ISTIKLAL CADDESI, TAKSIM
HACI BABA RESTAURANT
Very popular. Address: ISTIKLAL C49 BEYOGLU TEL: (212)244 1888
CICEK PASAJI BEYOGLU
A galleria of restaurants and cafes. Very nice. Address: BEYOGLU
Lale Iskembeci
Attention! "iskembe" means cooked lamb-innards. What an experience though! Address:
Istiklal Cad. 238, Beyoglu
Baked Potatoes
What can I say? Baked potatoes are baked potatoes. Can’t be bad. Address: Fish Market
Bereket
Nice food and service: Address: Hava Soyak
Bon apetit, good luck and have a wonderful time in Istanbul!
