The Istanbul guidebook
Parks & Nature
Yıldız Park
Çırağan CaddesiKuruçeşme Park
No:49 Muallim Naci Cd.Bebek Parki
No:16 Bebek ParkıEmirgan Park
Emirgan SokakYou should visit especially during spring for the "Tulip" festival.
Belgrad Forest
Second Best place for jogging or running after the Bosphorus
Food Scene
One of the best fish restaurant in Istanbul/ Arnavutkoy
Try to get a table on the ''balcony''
33 locals recommend
Sur Balık Restaurant Arnavutköy
Bebek Arnavutköy CaddesiOne of the best fish restaurant in Istanbul/ Arnavutkoy
Try to get a table on the ''balcony''
Bayramoğlu Döner
2 Cumhuriyet Cd.Best "Doner Kebap" restaurant in Istanbul
Cool place with a beautiful terrace and view.
for breakfast, lunch or wine
42 locals recommend
Mangerie
69 Cevdet Paşa Cd.Cool place with a beautiful terrace and view.
for breakfast, lunch or wine
Da Mario
No:7 Dilhayat Sk.Good italian restaurant
Adem Baba
No:2 Satış Meydanı Sk.One of the best ( Eat and go ) fish restaurant in Arnavutkoy district
Elbet Steakhouse
No:6 Yaren Sk.Istanbulists boutique steak house, better then aka Saltbae.
It is also one of the best kebab restaurant.If you're planning to spend a day around Grand Bazaar you can try this one for lunch.
7 locals recommend
Şehmuz Kebap Salonu
4/A Atik Alipaşa Medresesi SokakIt is also one of the best kebab restaurant.If you're planning to spend a day around Grand Bazaar you can try this one for lunch.
Meatball is also a traditional food in Turkey and we have tens of different kinds of meatball and for me this is one of the best.
You should order special bean and onion salad as side.
6 locals recommend
Köfteci Alibaba
2 Beyazgül Sk.Meatball is also a traditional food in Turkey and we have tens of different kinds of meatball and for me this is one of the best.
You should order special bean and onion salad as side.
Balıkçı Kahraman
No:15 İskele Cd.The best Turbo fish you can ever have, the prices are also salty!! :)
One of the best kebab restaurant with great old ,Golden horn /Istanbul view.
49 locals recommend
Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü
No:11 Kalçin Sk.One of the best kebab restaurant with great old ,Golden horn /Istanbul view.
Small place , delicious Turkish gastronomique street food in Moda.
26 locals recommend
Basta! Street Food Bar
No:1 Sakız Sk.Small place , delicious Turkish gastronomique street food in Moda.
Pizano Pizzeria
17/A Eski Bahçe Sk.My best local pizza house
Kumru is an Izmir based traditional hot sandwich.
Served with special Kumru bread.
There is sausage, salami, two types of traditional Turkish cheese and tomato, pickles inside. Highly suggested to try this special Turkish street food.
İzmirli Kumrucu Mehmet
27a Dereboyu Cd.Kumru is an Izmir based traditional hot sandwich.
Served with special Kumru bread.
There is sausage, salami, two types of traditional Turkish cheese and tomato, pickles inside. Highly suggested to try this special Turkish street food.
Zula istanbul
101a Harbiye Çayırı Sk.Its the Best burger in town.Highly recommended.
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı/Taksim
My best Kebap and grill restaurant in town.
"Manti" is a traditional Turkish food like ravioli and dumplings. The place is like a hidden spot and cosy but its one of the best one. Would suggest you to go there for an easy lunch. You can also find some delicious Turkish specialities for starters except Manti.
Aşkana Mantı ULUS
"Manti" is a traditional Turkish food like ravioli and dumplings. The place is like a hidden spot and cosy but its one of the best one. Would suggest you to go there for an easy lunch. You can also find some delicious Turkish specialities for starters except Manti.
Kokorec is a very common Turkish food which we prefer to have it as a late night meal and Alaf is one of the first gastronomique, street food offal restaurant in the city. Their menu will give you the chance to taste a different kind of experience.
Alaf
No:19 Kuruçeşme Cd.Kokorec is a very common Turkish food which we prefer to have it as a late night meal and Alaf is one of the first gastronomique, street food offal restaurant in the city. Their menu will give you the chance to taste a different kind of experience.
Banyan Restaurant
No:3 Salhane SokakBebek Hotel
No:34 Cevdet Paşa Cd.My best kebap and grill restaurants chef has been transfered to this new place thats why highly recommended!
Emre Mermer Ocakbaşı
My best kebap and grill restaurants chef has been transfered to this new place thats why highly recommended!
inari Omakase
No:11 Kuruçeşme Cd.My best Japan in Istanbul
Sea Salt Feriye
Highly rated fish restaurant 5 minutes walking distance to the flat!
Drinks & Nightlife
Alexandra Cocktail Bar
No:50 Bebek Arnavutköy CdNardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.Jazz club
RUBY
5 Ortaköy Salhanesi Sk.KLEIN
for Electronic/ House music lovers
Lucca
51/A Cevdet Paşa Cd.Chicest and coolest cafe/bar/brasserie in Istanbul
Istanbulists hidden meze-raki spot. Their Mezze's are different and delicious.
Best to visit in good weather and highly suggested to make reservation before to sit outside cause they have only few tables on the balcony and it has a very different kind of view of old city.
48 locals recommend
Demeti Meyhanesi
No:6 Şimşirci Sk.Istanbulists hidden meze-raki spot. Their Mezze's are different and delicious.
Best to visit in good weather and highly suggested to make reservation before to sit outside cause they have only few tables on the balcony and it has a very different kind of view of old city.
Arts & Culture
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Sakıp Sabancı Müzesi
Sakıp Sabancı MüzesiIstanbul Foundation For Culture & Arts
No: 5 Şişhane Sk.Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Shopping
Zorlu Center
No:2 Koru SokağıKanyon
No:185 Büyükdere Cd.Istinye Park station
Doğu YoluEnvai
57 Cevdet Paşa Cd.Abdi İpekçi Street
Abdi İpekçi CaddesiEssentials
MMM Migros
Ortakoy Mini CarrefourSA
No:82/A Dereboyu Cd.Sightseeing
Galata Tower
Topkapi Palace
Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
No:1 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.2 minutes walking distance
Dolmabahçe Palace
Would highly suggest you to visit Its 10-15 minutes far by walking distance.