its a really small place but one of the best pastas i had in Istanbul
chicken and meat grilled with delicious mezes and traditional turkish alcohol rakı
i recommend ordering different starter cold and hot mezes instead of a main fish — this way you get to try different seafoods in different approaches
best pide — the turkish pizza. in a huge park so after eating go for a walk. great environment overall
amazing view by the sea and if the weather is good definitely get the tables on the beach
try as much sushi as you can — every single one is delicious
İçli köfte is a traditional Turkish stuffed meatball — they also offer vegan options
mantı — filled dumplings, one of the ultimate comfort foods in Turkish cuisine, within a great exceptional historical neighbourhood
gaziantep cuisine — i only recommend one thing here: the chickpea wrap. i know it sounds weird but give it a try, you won't regret it!
signature ıslak hamburger — a small beef burger soaked in a special spiced garlicky tomato sauce, kept warm in a steam box. careful, intense garlic.
great cocktails and live music, lovely date spot energy
one of my favourites on the european side. they change their menu once in a while — check before booking. high quality food.
a whisky bar on the asian side with great selection and cosy atmosphere
it's a restaurant but definitely recommend their cocktails. you'll love the drink and ambiance here
great cocktails and snacks with amazing istanbul view from the rooftop
inside Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul — a lüüks bar with bosphorus views
a unique experience — an old turkish bath turned into a restaurant with live music and dance shows. after dinner, access the secret bar inside the ancient building. a must.
not a huge venue, with international customers — great vibes overall
3-floored club with hard electronic music
great time, hyped hip hop & rnb music, great for dancing and vibing. fyi staff can be hard to communicate — make sure they understand your reservation and orders
don't fall into the google maps trap — not as high quality as reviews suggest but the venue is huge and some worldwide DJs have played here. check dates and lineups.
turkish pastries and sweets — with gluten free versions available too
pastries from the southeast of turkiye — traditional pastries from gaziantep. THE best.
amazing french patisserie on the asian side
delicious turkish breakfast, great ambience, eat until you explode mindset. LOVE IT!
love their breakfast plates — sourdough bread with smashed avocado and poached eggs. but honestly anything anyone orders they love it. and their tiramisu is a must try.
everything is fresh and delicious — definitely try their burrata and toasts
turkish breakfast on one of the most famous shopping streets in istanbul
mainly kids but open to adults too — inside a shopping mall. love the bowling area
lovely beach — the closest place to the city to surf. waves not huge, beginner friendly. lovely staff.
great for show jumping lessons
close to city centre, lovely staff. great for canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding
lessons for all levels, lovely instructors
4 outdoor padel courts with a restaurant. ideal day: play padel then enjoy nature while having breakfast in the forest
strong wind, not much wave, but it does the job. great vibes.
one of the best golf areas in istanbul with great stables — would really recommend it