Turkish restaurants
in Istanbul

About Turkish cuisine

Turkish cuisine is one of the richest food cultures in the world, blending Central Asian, Anatolian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences. It is built on charcoal-grilled meats, fresh vegetables, generous mezes, yoghurt and bread, and a deep tradition of breakfast and sweets.

Turkish dining culture places great emphasis on freshness, hospitality and communal eating. A typical Turkish meal moves through meze (shared cold and hot starters), charcoal-grilled meats or seafood, and ends with tea and sweets. Breakfast is a cherished ritual of bread, cheeses, olives, eggs and jams, often enjoyed at length. Lokanta restaurants serve home-style daily specials at affordable prices, while kebab houses, pide salons and baklava shops line every high street.

The 8 neighbourhoods and districts in this listing are not equal in restaurant density. Kadıköy (3,151), Fatih (2,701), Beyoğlu (2,033) are the most restaurant-rich areas, each with its own dedicated page on this site for deeper exploration. Smaller districts are listed under the parent city page and accessible via the neighbourhood links below.

To explore Istanbul's restaurant scene, start with the cuisine filters for a food-type view or click a neighbourhood to narrow by location. Each card links to a restaurant's detail page with its address, phone number, website and any diner reviews posted on e.restaurant.

Signature dishes kebabdönerlahmacunpidemezebaklava

General description of turkish food. Individual restaurants vary.