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1. Giritli Restoran
$$ | Sultanahmet |Popular with locals and visitors alike, Giritli offers a prix-fixe multicourse dinner menu of well-prepared Cretan specialties that includes unlimited local alcoholic drinks (wine or rakı). At least 15 different cold meze—such as sea bass ceviche, herb-covered cubes of feta cheese with walnuts and olives, and various uncommon wild greens—are followed by hot starters like fried calamari in olive oil; the main course is a choice among several grilled fish, followed by dessert.
Keresteci Hakkı Sok., Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122, Turkey212-458–2270Known For
- Oasis-like garden setting
- Innovative meze on prix-fixe menu
- In a quiet neighborhood
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2. Mabou
$$$$ | Beyoglu |This cozy eatery, a gastronomic gem near İstiklal Caddesi, is the creation of German-Turkish chef Cem Eksi. The seasonal menu, which includes an extensive wine list, branches out beyond Turkish cuisine to explore dishes from the whole Mediterranean region.
General Yazgan Sok. 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-252–4753Known For
- Seasonal ingredients
- Intimate setting
- Innovative take on Mediterranean cuisine
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3. Mikla
$$$$ | Beyoglu |With sleek, contemporary decor and a stunning 360-degree view of Istanbul from the top floor of the 18-story Marmara Pera Hotel, Mikla is the dramatic setting for prestigious American-trained Turkish-Finnish chef Mehmet Gürs's modern Anatolian cuisine. Sophisticated dishes of domestically sourced ingredients offer unique flavor combinations rarely seen in traditional Turkish cuisine, such as grilled dentex (a Mediterranean fish) served with olives, charred red peppers, and pistachio puree or a dessert of sour-cherry compote with bulgur wheat and lor cheese (similar to ricotta).
Meşrutiyet Cad. 15, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-293–5656Known For
- Prix-fixe menu and tasting menus only
- Extensive list of Turkish and international wines
- Sweeping views
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4. Yeni Lokanta
$$$$ | Beyoglu |Rising chef Civan Er puts a unique and contemporary twist on traditional Turkish dishes, using ingredients sourced from local producers in different regions of the country. The menu consists mainly of small plates that offer innovative flavor combinations, as in sweet-and-sour kısır (tabbouleh) made with a sour-cherry infusion or spicy, rustic sucuk sausage with walnuts served atop borlotti bean puree.
Kumbaracı Yokuşu 66, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-292–2550Known For
- Contemporary vibe
- Dishes prepared in a wood-fired oven
- Tasting menu
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5. Aheste
$$$$ | Beyoglu |A casual café by day and an inviting bistro venue by night, stylish Aheste (meaning "slowly" in Persian) offers a small but appealing menu consisting mainly of hot and cold meze with some Persian, Ottoman, and Middle Eastern influences with contemporary twists; the sea beans with smoked yogurt and rose petals and the wild rice with currants and herbs are particularly tasty. Prices are a bit high, but the friendly, laid-back service and hip-yet-cozy atmosphere make up for it.
Mesrutiyet Cad. 107/F, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey212-243–2633Known For
- Innovative fusion cuisine
- Extensive wine and cocktail list
- Chef's tasting menu
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