Must-Try Local Cuisine
Authentic Turkey flavors you shouldn't miss in Istanbul
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Michelin Restaurants in Istanbul
73 restaurants within 25km of city center
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Dining Tips for Istanbul
Local insights from travelers
For a full-on culinary experience, one should look foresnaf lokantasırestaurants. They are essentially old-school canteens with a variety of traditional selections from soups to main courses to desserts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Meyhanesare taverns which originated in Ottoman times. They come in both 'traditional' and 'modern' accents, some even with some belly dancing. One could find them mostly on the seaside districts of both sides.
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