The cuisine of the ancient city is as beautiful as its ancient palaces and temples. We chose 8 of the best restaurants in Istanbul - find out where the establishments with excellent chefs and the most beautiful views of the Bosphorus are located.
360 Istanbul East
If you want to spend an evening in a panoramic restaurant in Istanbul, come to an elite establishment in a 19th century tenement building. The penthouse offers a magnificent view of the city. Guests are offered modern meze with signature international cuisine and a wide selection of wines.
Average check... For a dinner for two, you will pay from $ 60.
Address: İstiklal Caddesi, Mısır Apartmanı No: 163 Kat: 8.
Website: 360 Istanbul East
Restaurant at Midtown Hotel
The pride of Istanbul is a restaurant with an honorary Michelin star. Culinary master chef Giuseppe Mancino prepares exquisite delicacies for visitors: chickpeas with white sauce with shrimps, soup with sea bass and artichokes and caramel cream with mango-mint mousse.
Average check... Lunch for two starts at $ 120.
Address: Taksim, Beyoglu, Lamartin Cad., No. 13.
Website: facebook.com/MidtownHotels
Burak Steak House
Fans of meat cuisine are breathing unevenly towards this restaurant in Istanbul! It is located in the European region of Beyoglu. The popular steakhouse with figures of powerful buffaloes at the entrance is famous for its excellent kebabs, dolma, kebabs, stuffed chicken and turkey dishes.
Average check... Prices are above the average in Istanbul. Lunch for two starts at $ 30.
Address: Katip Mustafa Celebi Mahallesi, Tel Sk. No: 6 Beyoglu.
Website: facebook.com/BurakSteakHouse
Nusr-Et
True gourmets are familiar with the steakhouse chain in Istanbul, which belongs to the talented chef Nusret Gökçi. On the Internet, he is known under the pseudonym Salt Bae. The restaurants serve halal meats, salads and hot fast food. Guests can choose any degree of doneness and watch the food being cooked like a real show. By the evening, there is no overcrowding here, so book a table in advance!
Average check... Carpaccio costs $ 15, and steaks start at $ 35. Lunch for two will cost $ 70-100.
Address: Nispetiye Caddesi No: 87 Etiler, Besiktas.
Website: Nusr-Et
Kız Kulesi
The restaurant in the Maiden Tower of Istanbul is chosen by those who want a delicious meal with a view of the Bosphorus. Enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine and the delightful historical atmosphere of an ancient building. The restaurant serves breakfast from 9:00, lunch from 13:00, dinner from 20:15. Be sure to book your table online!
Average check... Guests are offered two options for a fixed menu for 225 and 275 liras - this is the price per person.
Address: Salacak, Salacak Mevkii, 34668 Üsküdar.
Website: Kız Kulesi
Meos Balık
According to tourists, a restaurant on the city's Floria waterfront is one of the top best fish establishments in Istanbul. Try fish meze, fried red mullet, homemade wine and enjoy the wonderful sea view!
Average check... Prices are above average. Lunch for two will cost $ 37-45.
Address: Aqua Florya - Şenlikköy Mahallesi, Yeşilköy Halkalı Cad. No: 93 Florya.
Website: facebook.com/MeosBalik
Neolokal Beyoğlu
A restaurant with an original serving of dishes greets guests at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. The food on the plate looks like an exquisite painting. In addition to aesthetic and gastronomic pleasure, a beautiful view of the Suleymaniye Mosque awaits you.
Average check... The prices are high. Lunch for two starts at $ 75.
Address: Salt Galata Bankalar Caddesi No 11 Karakoy 34420, inside the Salt Galata building.
Website: Neolokal
Murver Restaurant
Murver is one of the best restaurants in Istanbul in the Karakoy quarter. It is a pleasant place for lovers of seafood and Mediterranean cuisine. The specialty of the establishment is a large oven in the center of the hall, so guests can watch the preparation of food. The historical part of the city of Sultanahmet opens outside the windows.
Average check... Lunch for two with wine starts from $ 60.
Address: Kemankes Caddesi No: 57-59 Karakoy, Beyoglu
Website: Murver Restaurant
