Best restaurants and places to eat in Istanbul

Coveted by empires across the centuries, straddling both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is one of the world's great metropolises. Founded around 1000 BC, the colony of Byzantium grew into the Byzantine Empire's great capital of Constantinople and after the Ottoman conquest of the city, retained its glorious place as the heart of their empire. The city (officially renamed Istanbul after the founding of the Turkish Republic) is liberally scattered with glorious remnants of its long and illustrious history, and the sightseeing here will impress even the most monument-weary visitor.

Plan your trip with our list of the top restaurants and places to eat in Istanbul.

1. Buhara Ocakbasi Restaurant

Since From 1979 We Are Here To Serve You The Tasteof East And Southeast Food With Our New Decoration And Serving Quality Waiting For Our Respectable Customers

2. Ozi Pizza And Pasta

Local cuisine, Italian, Pizza, European, Turkish, Vegetarian Friendly

Best Pasta and Pizza in Istanbul!Best pizza , best hospitality , lovely tourist friendly experience

A hidden Gem in IstanbulSpaghetti Napoleon and shrimp casserole.

3. Pizzeria Pera

We have been serving pizza in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul since 2013 with one distinct idea: create a real Italian style restaurant where both our customers and ourselves can feel at home. And true to that motto, our business always grew out of close family values; from the way we treat our staff to the comfort food we serve to our customers. We have our own family meals at our restaurant and we believe we have turned the pizza business into a true family business. We take pride in our pizzas cooked in wood-fire stone oven prepared with the freshest ingredients that we procure from local stores in Beyoglu to support our local community. We love serving you food that makes you happy!

4. Sofya Kebab House

it has been this place since 1997 conveniently located in the heart of SULTANAHMET welcomes you to engoy our temptings dishes and nice service relaxed. Confortable atmosphere our diverse menu offers a delicious selection of turkish,ottoman,seefood,regional and international cusine Join us for lunch or dinner daily from the midnight. always welcomes our small restaurant. SOFYA KEBAB HOUSE

5. Siva Cafe & Restaurant

6. Cafe Rumist

7. Taste Simit  At Galata Simitcisi

The nice Turkish Simit is 1.75TL on the street. It is fresh, clean and available on every corner every where.
While Simit Saray at the airport was prices as 5.25TL to take away. I don't know how much it cost in their shops outside airport.
It is however fresh & clean.

3. Fuego Cafe & Restaurant

9. Try Iskembe Corbasi  At Meshur Fetih Iskembe Salonu

10. Delicious Doner At Karadeniz Pide Ve Doner Salonu

Nothing fancy. Very Nice pick choose food for lunch in an authentic restaurant. Nice staff and price worthy.

11. Have Kokorec At Sampiyon Kokorec