The best restaurants Turkey

Comfortably installed on the terrace in fine weather, do not be surprised to find yourself breathless: the view on Sainte-Sophie, Mosquée Bleue and the Bosphorus at sunset  is simply unique. On the menu, turkishes and Othomans specialities of a great refinement: fish, grilled meats, salads, range of mezze cold and hot... the desserts are also fine and gourmet  for a very correct value for money. As for the wine list, many good local bottles, let your host advise you: the waiters are very careful and will be happy to guide you in your choice. At the nightfall, the lights of the city at your feet, you are there: in the heart of one Thousand and one nights!

For all the gourmets who want to taste the different specialities of Turkish cuisine, try the doy doy mixed kebab, pides, kunefe for dessert and finish with a traditional Turkish coffee. The Doy-Doy Restaurant has everything to please you: a simple and generous cuisine is offered, the reception is friendly, the prices are very affordable and in addition you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Blue Mosque from the terrace located on the top floor of this great restaurant. A very good address in the neighborhood!

A magnificent restaurant in the heart of Sultanahmet. Delicious Turkish, Ottoman or continental cuisine: fish, shellfish, vegetarian kebabs. The chef's specialty is the testi Kebabı, a dish made from lamb or chicken meat, served with vegetables, cooked in a terracotta container. During the service, flames still gush out of the dish. We eat indoors but also on the terrace or in the garden. A palace that houses magnificent vaults that once connected with the basements of Sainte-Sophie! Be careful, the bill can quickly get high.

To sit down at a table in Asitane is like climbing into a time machine and enjoying the same dishes served to the sultans: like this chickpea purée with redcurrants, cinnamon and pine nuts, a recipe served to the palate in 1469! But also almond soup, sea bass stuffed with nuts and spices, squid stuffed with mint. Beyond the cuisine, of unparalleled refinement, the place is most pleasant, far from the hustle and bustle of the tourist heart. Of course, the prices go accordingly but quite frankly, it's worth it!

As a member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the Sunset grill and bar restaurant offers both Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as Japanese specialities. The menu offers a wide choice of meats and fish, pasta and risotto. The same applies to the wine list. Everything is excellent and the service is impeccable. The place has a bar open from 6pm to 2am, in which you can enjoy a cocktail on the magnificent terrace (with a view of the Bosphorus), or choose from the cognac and whisky menu which can accompany your cigar

In a courtyard at the height of No. 3 of Sarampol Caddesi you will discover an old address that was excellent. This courtyard has several restaurants, the Turkish clientele guarantees a pleasant and lively atmosphere. Today, there is only one restaurant that thinks it can compensate for the loss of its Turkish customers by arnaquant tourists. To avoid.

Considering its location, we can understand why the prices are so high there! Just below the second gigantic bridge of the city, this chic restaurant with its undeniable charm will give you a panoramic view of the famous Bosphorus. The service is worthy of a gourmet restaurant. The fish is very fresh and well cooked. On the menu, for example, you will find grilled lobster and fish cooked in a salt crust. A delight for the taste buds as well as for the eyes! The restaurant also offers breakfasts on Saturdays and Sundays.

Charming lokanta where you can taste absolutely all the classics of the Turkish cuisine. You will have the choice, therefore, between different mezze, stuffed vegetables or grilled meat ... Note that the lamb chops are the specialty. The baked dishes are delicious and the vegetables are also very well cooked, so it is a good address for vegetarians. The interior of the restaurant is not very nice but the warm welcome and the simple cuisine will make you forget this detail. And there is a terrace. And it's not expensive.

The restaurant has moved several times and is now located on the edge of the old town of Alacati, on the heights, in a quiet place, perfect for enjoying. Inside, in the wooded dining room, or on the shaded terrace outside, you will be very comfortable. The strong point of the address is the cuisine, tasty and subtly worked. Let yourself be tempted by its refined menu, a mixture of Aegean, Argentinean and Italian gastronomy. The plates are superb. Do not hesitate to taste your breakfast there.

Located in the heart of the old city of Istanbul, this restaurant guarantees a refined dinner in a pleasant garden with a magnificent view of the Cafera Medrese (Sinan's work), lulled by soft Turkish classical music. On the menu, an Ottoman cuisine that was served in the Palace, revisited, delicious and copious. Mahmudiye (chicken with honey, lemon and cinnamon sauce) is retained. The restaurant is in a hotel but it is worth a visit.

An existing restaurant since 1975. It is advisable to try the Mardin kebab, the meat is cut in a mincer and tomatoes and peppers are added. The speciality is of course şeyhmus kebabı, which is a little richer because several kinds of meat are mixed, there is a version with pistachios and one with cheese. The portions are generous: after passing through this restaurant, you won't be hungry for a while! An excellent address, an authentic place to discover and rediscover without moderation.

A magnificent terrace spreads out in front of a beautiful Ottoman building with a wooden facade. A pomegranate tree and its garland, a bric-a-brac of glass jars and above all a breathtaking view of the Blue Mosque. Inside, the decoration puts us in the mood: woodwork, cushions, carpets, and some portraits... On the menu: Ottoman and Turkish cuisine, and a beautiful wine list to accompany the dishes. A last praise for the team of smiling waiters and always there for our pleasure.

For lovers of tripe sandwiches, this great classic of Turkish cuisine, let yourself be tempted by this small but very famous establishment, whose flavours are constantly recommended by the people of Istanbul. For those who don't love guts, there is a version with köfte (meatballs) or sucuk (spicy sausage). Oğuzhan, in the kitchen, will make you talk while you wait and will not lack humour. A charming little restaurant, although rudimentary. Remember to reserve because there is little space.

This brand no longer holds any secrets for the people of Istanbul who like to sit down at one of the three Çiya restaurants on the street. You can choose between Çiya Kebab or Sofrasi. But rest assured, in both, the dishes are excellent, the meat is of high quality and the mezze is perfectly seasoned. For dessert, try the pumpkin syrup, which is really typical and surprising! The only downside is that the service is sometimes a bit rushed. If the prices are higher than average, they remain very cheap for a European clientele. No alcohol.

If you pronounce the 6th with a turka, you will discover the speciality of the place in its name (Kahve Altı, for Kahvaltı), as if by magic. Intimate and warm, dotted with greenery, with a shaded backyard, it is one of the best places in Istanbul to enjoy a real Turkish breakfast, really delicious. The breakfast plate is sufficient for two people. A vegan option is also available. And the recipe works, since no matter how small, the place attracts a young clientele and many foreigners

A kind of small local bistro, the food is very good. A real warm welcome to the turca. The menu is different for lunch and dinner, where the concept of meyhane (tavern) takes precedence. At noon, it meets the needs of local professionals with dishes that change every day. In the evening, the essential accompaniments of rakı appear: the ara sıcaklar, hot starters, and there is a wide choice of mezze with, among others, offal, smoked octopus and fish carpaccios. The service is impeccable

The opinions are unanimous: when the content is as good as the form, why look elsewhere? Specialized in breakfast, with a variety of impressive à la carte products, you will inevitably find your happiness. Homemade jams, exquisite peanut paste, fresh produce, copious plates and, icing on the cake, a view of the Bosphorus to fall to the ground. Impossible to start your day other than wonderfully well.... Apart from breakfast, they serve pide (pizzas) and some kebabs.

Orient Restaurant has been a classic in Göreme for over 25 years. It is a beautiful local style house with a charming decoration, very pleasant thanks to the outdoor terrace. It serves a traditional cuisine without fuss like the specialty: the kebab cooked in a pot and broken in front of you. You will also have the choice between the inevitablemezzes, soups, fish and grilled meats. Note the beautiful wine list of the region, which is not so frequent for establishments of this kind.

With a reputation that is well established, everyone in Istanbul knows him, he is considered as an esnaf lokantası (restaurant of traders). Its facade and interior have been "modernized" over time, but traditions persist, such as the morning soup that serves as breakfast. They are recommended at any time of the day. The dishes, which can be seen (which makes the choice easier), are made on a daily basis. There is a wide choice of cold starters in olive oil, red meat and chicken. A very good address.