Restaurant · Tomtom
5
"A consistently excellent venue for lunch or dinner, locals love to dine on modern interpretations of classic Turkish dishes at Yeni Lokanta, especially the mantı (dumplings filled with meat) which has become rather famous in its own right."
Bazar · Beyazit
Historic covered market with jewelry, textiles, lamps, spices & gifts
10 Postcards
Coffee shop · Caddebostan
Nordic-style coffee shop with amazing brownies and friendly staff
1 Postcard
Home goods store · Levazim
Luxury linens, towels, and home accessories from Egypt
Steak house · Etiler
Meat-centric Turkish fare, tender steaks, showy service
3 Postcards
Hotel · Kemankeskaramustafapasa
Luxury hotel with Bosphorus views, spa, rooftop restaurant
21 Postcards
Hotel · Mueyyedzade
Rooftop views, chic restaurant, elegant rooms, near Galata Tower
4 Postcards
Bistro · Fenerbahce
French haute cuisine meets Turkish heritage; creative plates
Mosque · Cankurtaran
Byzantine mosaics, Islamic calligraphy, Viking runes, grand scale
11 Postcards
Restaurant · Cihangir
Rooftop dining with Bosphorus views, live music, gourmet food
Bar · Kemankeskaramustafapasa
Nautically themed bar with vintage yacht interior, Bosphorus views