In business since 1938, Kör Agop is known for its top quality fish and fasıl.

Founded in 1941, Krependeki Imroz is one of the oldest meyhanes. Imroz is the Greek name for Gökçeada, one of the Aegean islands, and home to the Greek owners.

The Akbayrak brothers obviously have a thing about vintage glass lamps - the interior of their hotel is hung with 2,000 of them. The eccentricities...

Located on the sixth floor of the Richmond Hotel on Istiklal Caddesi, Leb-i Derya has probably the best views of any restaurant in the city, even by...

Once one of the hippest eateries in town, Lokal has graduated to classic status. On a tiny side street off Asmalımescit, Lokal is easy to locate thanks to...

Lokanta roughly translates into English as 'canteen', appropriate given the plain decorative style. No matter, it's all about the food, notable for...

Longtable replaces Tuus, the previous restaurant at the Sofa Hotel. The interior design is eclectic and light-hearted, bordering on the kitsch. There is a...

North-west of Taksim Square, between Tarlabaşı Bulvarı and Cumhuriyet Caddesi, are a number of quiet streets that are home to a handful of good mid-range...

Tucked away behind the fancy waterside eateries in Bebek, this delightful eaterie is worth seeking out. (Head for the Küçük Bebek end of the high street and...

Arguably the best pizzeria in town, this stylish but cosy eaterie in the heart of Cihangir is a big hit with resident foreigners. Selen and Elif, who both...

A cut above many of Sultanahmet's more slapdash establishments. With wooden floors carpeted with old kilims, copper platters and creaking stairs between the...

The original Changa.

In the Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Müzedechanga is much more than a museum café. A spin-off from the acclaimed Changa restaurant in Taksim, it's housed in a space...

Vegetarian restaurants are rare in Istanbul, and even this pretender serves several chicken dishes. The set lunch is great value and the dinner menu...