Çapari, one of the district's oldest establishments, has live fasıl music.

Behind the Galatasaray Lycée, this fabulous 19th- century building was originally a school for the Italian Workers' Association. Beautifully converted into...

Most of the little local eateries on Güneşlibahçe are indistinguishable, but Çiya is so good - and so successful - that it is taking over most of them. Çiya...

Cumhuriyet Meyhanesi, once frequented by Atatürk, is notable for its fasıl musicians.

On one of the smaller streets behind Cihangir's main drag, this juice bar is the perfect antidote to Beyoĸlu's boozy bars. Choose from around 40 fruit and...

The former soup kitchens of the Süleymaniye Mosque complex now turn out more varied fare. But if the present menu runs to several pages, the food is still...

This place in the Old Bazaar, or Cevahir Bedesten, stands out. It's a simulated slice of the suave old days of the Republic, with burgundy walls, red...

In a small alleyway by Şah Bar, just off Incili Çavuş Sokak, Djazzu's attractive pavement seating area and inside tables beat its considerable competition...

Don't let the entrance, via the lobby of the Villa Zurich Hotel, put you off: Doĸa Balık is a splendid neighbourhood fish restaurant. The dining room is on...

Istanbul is not exactly brimming with Indian restaurants, and this little gem in the heart of Sultanahmet might be the closest that you'll get to eating...

The neighbourhood around the Galata Tower has had a major facelift in the last few years: streets have been repaved and cafés have spread their tables...

Waterpipe, hookah, or 'hubbly-bubbly'. Call it what you will, Turks have been smoking the narghile since the early 17th century. Enjoyer Café, the most...

Waterpipe, hookah, or 'hubbly-bubbly'. Call it what you will, Turks have been smoking the narghile since the early 17th century. In the idyllic courtyard...

On a quiet back street near Nuruosmaniye Mosque, just off Nuruosmaniye Caddesi, this café's modern design blends surprisingly well with its antiquated...