Guidebook for İstanbul, Beyoğlu
Food Scene
Just oposite of the apartment, with large backyard garden. The menu includes both turkish and int dishes. Particularly popular as a bar and its really comes alive at night. 0212 292 28 95
65 locals recommend
White Mill
16 Süleyman Seba Cd.Just oposite of the apartment, with large backyard garden. The menu includes both turkish and int dishes. Particularly popular as a bar and its really comes alive at night. 0212 292 28 95
Best Armenian food in town... 0212 244 30 42 www.jashistanbul.com Reservation required
22 locals recommend
Jash İstanbul
9 Cihangir Cd.Best Armenian food in town... 0212 244 30 42 www.jashistanbul.com Reservation required
They mainly use ecological produce from fair trade and sustainable sources. 80 year old wood-fired oven lit up early morning for breakfast. www.datlimaya.com
48 locals recommend
Datli Maya
They mainly use ecological produce from fair trade and sustainable sources. 80 year old wood-fired oven lit up early morning for breakfast. www.datlimaya.com
Thanks to the pizzas prepared with good quality ingredients and cooked in a brick-oven. Its good for take away or home delivery. 0212 251 32 79 www.misspizza.com.tr
65 locals recommend
Miss Pizza Cihangir
No:5A Havyar Sk.Thanks to the pizzas prepared with good quality ingredients and cooked in a brick-oven. Its good for take away or home delivery. 0212 251 32 79 www.misspizza.com.tr
Hayat Meyhanesi CİHANGİR
23 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.very tasty mezes and raki..... 0212 293 53 74
Modest but delicious turkish food at very reasonable prices.... 0212 249 13 07
16 locals recommend
Özkonak Lokantası
46 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Modest but delicious turkish food at very reasonable prices.... 0212 249 13 07
Likewise the menu is a mix of Asian, American, and Turkish cuisine, reflecting the international nature of this neighborhood. www.kahvedan.com
20 locals recommend
Kahvedan Bistro & Bar
38 Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Likewise the menu is a mix of Asian, American, and Turkish cuisine, reflecting the international nature of this neighborhood. www.kahvedan.com
Delicious mezes , authentic atmosphere
http://www.karakoylokantasi.com/ 0212 292 44 55 Reservation required
160 locals recommend
Karaköy Lokantası
No:57 Kemankeş Cd.Delicious mezes , authentic atmosphere
http://www.karakoylokantasi.com/ 0212 292 44 55 Reservation required
One of the best "meyhane" at Asmali in an old fashion style. Try the special "köfte" 0212 292 49 50
28 locals recommend
Asmalı Cavit
16/D Asmalı Mescit Cd.One of the best "meyhane" at Asmali in an old fashion style. Try the special "köfte" 0212 292 49 50
Top-quality meats grilled over the handsome copper-hooded barbecues : spicy chicken wings and Adana kebaps, flavoursome ribs, pungent liver kebaps and well-marinated lamb şiş kebaps . 0212 293 39 51
15 locals recommend
Zubeyir Grill Restaurant
Bekar SokakTop-quality meats grilled over the handsome copper-hooded barbecues : spicy chicken wings and Adana kebaps, flavoursome ribs, pungent liver kebaps and well-marinated lamb şiş kebaps . 0212 293 39 51
The place where you can find examples of Turkish barbeque, mezzes and desserts , in a nicely renovated historical building. Its garden is a hidden beauty. www.peymane.com
0212 293 31 36
49 locals recommend
Peymane-La Cucina
7/A Alaybeyi SokakThe place where you can find examples of Turkish barbeque, mezzes and desserts , in a nicely renovated historical building. Its garden is a hidden beauty. www.peymane.com
0212 293 31 36
The perfect place to stop and have a break during a tour of Çukurcuma neighborhood. 0212 293 20 62
50 locals recommend
Cuma
53/A Çukur Cuma Cd.The perfect place to stop and have a break during a tour of Çukurcuma neighborhood. 0212 293 20 62
Focusing strictly on the organic,seasonal,local . Aheste is a quiet and relaxing cafe, very good for brunch. 0212 245 43 45 www.ahestegalata.com
49 locals recommend
Aheste
No:107 Meşrutiyet Cd.Focusing strictly on the organic,seasonal,local . Aheste is a quiet and relaxing cafe, very good for brunch. 0212 245 43 45 www.ahestegalata.com
The venue is great for dinner but it also features an indoor bar and place dance music. Try the "Munferit coctail" 0212 252 50 67 www.munferit.com.tr
26 locals recommend
Münferit
No:19 Yeni Çarşı CaddesiThe venue is great for dinner but it also features an indoor bar and place dance music. Try the "Munferit coctail" 0212 252 50 67 www.munferit.com.tr
The English might have created afternoon tea, however if there's one country where loyalty to tea is a priority, it's Turkey. Dem offeres 60 types of tea and some afternoon treat.
0212 293 97 92
25 locals recommend
Dem Karaköy
The English might have created afternoon tea, however if there's one country where loyalty to tea is a priority, it's Turkey. Dem offeres 60 types of tea and some afternoon treat.
0212 293 97 92
Set right by the base of the Galata Bridge in Karaköy, place is a casual fish joint that is ideal to watch the sunset on the golden horn. May be more enjoyable during warm spring and summer nights.
59 locals recommend
Akın Balık
No:40/A Fermeneciler Cd.Set right by the base of the Galata Bridge in Karaköy, place is a casual fish joint that is ideal to watch the sunset on the golden horn. May be more enjoyable during warm spring and summer nights.
The heated outdoor area has the most popular seatings, considering the bosphorus view.
0212 257 05 25
www.arnavutkoybalikcisi.com
25 locals recommend
Arnavutköy Balıkçısı
4 Bebek Arnavutköy CdThe heated outdoor area has the most popular seatings, considering the bosphorus view.
0212 257 05 25
www.arnavutkoybalikcisi.com
Wonderful choice of breakfast, very cosy cafe. Gets quite busy on weekends with view of the bosphorus.
0212 263 51 99
42 locals recommend
Mangerie
69 Cevdet Paşa Cd.Wonderful choice of breakfast, very cosy cafe. Gets quite busy on weekends with view of the bosphorus.
0212 263 51 99
Immortal hotspot. Well known Turkish and international dj's spin for the upbeat crowd, focusing on funk and house music. Adviced to go for an happy-hour and try a 'satsuma' coctail.
0212 257 12 55
101 locals recommend
Lucca
51/A Cevdet Paşa Cd.Immortal hotspot. Well known Turkish and international dj's spin for the upbeat crowd, focusing on funk and house music. Adviced to go for an happy-hour and try a 'satsuma' coctail.
0212 257 12 55
Anjelique is one of Ortaköy's waterfront clubs that is as famous for it's impressive location as for it's high society atmosphere. Plays house on one floor and popular songs on the other floor.
46 locals recommend
Anjelique
5 Salhane Sok.Anjelique is one of Ortaköy's waterfront clubs that is as famous for it's impressive location as for it's high society atmosphere. Plays house on one floor and popular songs on the other floor.
The upscale menu focuses on meat in all varieties, the glass roof above is moved to turn the space into an open air dining area with coctail bar. 0 212 327 58 68
Nopa
No:6 Atiye Sk.The upscale menu focuses on meat in all varieties, the glass roof above is moved to turn the space into an open air dining area with coctail bar. 0 212 327 58 68
Founded in 1950, Hünkar is an upscale version of a classic tradesman restaurant that specialises in Ottoman cuisine.
0212 225 46 65
www.hunkar1950.com
24 locals recommend
Hünkar
No:21 Mim Kemal Öke Cd.Founded in 1950, Hünkar is an upscale version of a classic tradesman restaurant that specialises in Ottoman cuisine.
0212 225 46 65
www.hunkar1950.com
Traditional Turkish food with a touch of a young Turkish chef. A must-see place!
0212 292 25 50
www.lokantayeni.com
46 locals recommend
Yeni Lokanta
No:66/B Kumbaracı Ykş.Traditional Turkish food with a touch of a young Turkish chef. A must-see place!
0212 292 25 50
www.lokantayeni.com
One of İstanbul's premiere kebab restaurants in Eminönü with a menu of 17 different varieties of Kebab.
0212 444 64 63
49 locals recommend
Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü
No:11 Kalçin Sk.One of İstanbul's premiere kebab restaurants in Eminönü with a menu of 17 different varieties of Kebab.
0212 444 64 63
A famous french brasserie with a dark mahogany interior and a breezy outside seating area. The neighborhoods upscale residences can be seen here.
0212 244 48 46
Brasserie La Brise
11 Mim Kemal Öke CaddesiA famous french brasserie with a dark mahogany interior and a breezy outside seating area. The neighborhoods upscale residences can be seen here.
0212 244 48 46
X Restaurant is an excellent choice for a special evening and romantic dinner. The Turkish mediterranian fusion menu includes such delicaccies as pumpkin soup.
0212 334 08 45
15 locals recommend
Borsa Restaurant
No: 314/A Bağdat Cd.X Restaurant is an excellent choice for a special evening and romantic dinner. The Turkish mediterranian fusion menu includes such delicaccies as pumpkin soup.
0212 334 08 45
Located on the top floor of the historic Mısır Apartmanı building, offering a 360 view of the city. On the weekend 360 transforms into a night club with live performers.
0212 251 10 42
275 locals recommend
360 Istanbul
Located on the top floor of the historic Mısır Apartmanı building, offering a 360 view of the city. On the weekend 360 transforms into a night club with live performers.
0212 251 10 42
The menu reflects the outstanding food, breath taking view and excellent service. The menu pays respect to the Anatolian kitchen. A must-see place.
0212 293 56 56
93 locals recommend
Mikla
15 Meşrutiyet Cd.The menu reflects the outstanding food, breath taking view and excellent service. The menu pays respect to the Anatolian kitchen. A must-see place.
0212 293 56 56
With comfy sofas, cofee tables, Journey is truly a home away from home. 0212 244 89 89 www.journeycihangir.com (wrong map direction)
122 locals recommend
Journey
21/A Akarsu Ykş. Sok.With comfy sofas, cofee tables, Journey is truly a home away from home. 0212 244 89 89 www.journeycihangir.com (wrong map direction)
Everything Else
One of the best, if not the best, pastry stores in Istanbul. Everything is always fresh and very well prepared.
23 locals recommend
Savoy Patisserie
91/A Sıraselviler Cd.One of the best, if not the best, pastry stores in Istanbul. Everything is always fresh and very well prepared.
Cihangir's hotspot MiniMüzikhol is the underground legend of İstanbul's nightlife.
It's hard to get in and hard to get out :-)
www.minimuzikhol.com
108 locals recommend
Minimüzikhol
3 Soğancı Sk.Cihangir's hotspot MiniMüzikhol is the underground legend of İstanbul's nightlife.
It's hard to get in and hard to get out :-)
www.minimuzikhol.com
Known as Otto, Küçük is a local favorite for late night dancing in Asmalı Mescit, the place is quite small and it tends to get crowded.
Kucuk
No:5 Şeyhbender Sok.Known as Otto, Küçük is a local favorite for late night dancing in Asmalı Mescit, the place is quite small and it tends to get crowded.
Peyote is the heart of Istanbul's undetground music scene where punk rock meets jazz. Peyote can only be described ad a melting pot of people who are looking for an alternative night.
112 locals recommend
Peyote Istanbul
Peyote is the heart of Istanbul's undetground music scene where punk rock meets jazz. Peyote can only be described ad a melting pot of people who are looking for an alternative night.
Babylon Lounge is really good for pre-drinks before a Babylon concert. Especially because drinks are %50 off until 9.30 p.m.
www.babylon.com
118 locals recommend
Babylon Bar
Şehbender Sok. No:3,Babylon Lounge is really good for pre-drinks before a Babylon concert. Especially because drinks are %50 off until 9.30 p.m.
www.babylon.com
Pandeli is a landmark opposite the hustle and bustle of the Egyptian Bazaar. Turkish and Greek cuisine is available. 0212 527 39 09
Pandeli Restaurant
Pandeli is a landmark opposite the hustle and bustle of the Egyptian Bazaar. Turkish and Greek cuisine is available. 0212 527 39 09
Drinks & Nightlife
Another edition to the hip Karaköy neighborhood. From thursday to saturday night, Unter turns into a fully fledged bar with love dj music. 0212 244 51 51 www.unter.com.tr
31 locals recommend
Unter Karakoy
Karaali Kaptan SokakAnother edition to the hip Karaköy neighborhood. From thursday to saturday night, Unter turns into a fully fledged bar with love dj music. 0212 244 51 51 www.unter.com.tr
Situated on the top of a Plaza, the restaurant has stunning views of the Bosphorus and the Asian side. Including a sushi bar, the restaurant won 'best restaurant' from the Zagat Survey. 0212 227 44 04
39 locals recommend
Vogue Restaurant & Bar
No:48 Süleyman Seba CaddesiSituated on the top of a Plaza, the restaurant has stunning views of the Bosphorus and the Asian side. Including a sushi bar, the restaurant won 'best restaurant' from the Zagat Survey. 0212 227 44 04