Michelin Restaurants in Istanbul 2026
The Michelin Guide uses three distinctions in Istanbul: stars, Bib Gourmand (good value) and Guide selection. All three are listed below, each marked with its distinction.
35 places
TURK Fatih Tutak
Istanbul's only two-Michelin-star restaurant, where chef Fatih Tutak reinterprets Anatolian cuisine through high-gastronomy technique.
Mikla
On the rooftop of The Marmara Pera, one of Istanbul's most established modern-gastronomy addresses, blending Scandinavian technique with Anatolian cuisine.
Neolokal
On the rooftop of SALT Galata, a Michelin-starred restaurant pairing Anatolia's local, fading ingredients with modern presentation.
Sankai by Nagaya
A Michelin-starred restaurant on the Bosphorus interpreting traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine with meticulous presentation.
Arkestra
A Michelin-starred restaurant known for a fusion tasting menu that brings together different culinary cultures.
Araka
A Michelin-starred restaurant reinterpreting forgotten Anatolian recipes and seasonal produce through a creative culinary language.
Araf İstanbul
On the Asian side, a Michelin-starred restaurant that earned its star with a creative, modern-technique tasting menu.
Beyti
Serving Florya since 1945, Istanbul's most established meat restaurant, made legendary by its namesake 'Beyti kebab'; in the Michelin Guide.
Balıkçı Kahraman
On the northern Bosphorus shore at Rumelikavağı, a fish restaurant working with the day's catch; in the Michelin Guide.
Nicole
On İstiklal Avenue, a Michelin-starred restaurant serving creative tasting menus of modern European cuisine.
Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası
Serving Kadıköy Market since 1919, an esnaf lokantası made legendary by its kuru fasulye and pilav; Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded.
Nobu Istanbul
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, in the Michelin Guide.
Zuma Istanbul
The Istanbul branch of the global Zuma chain, serving contemporary izakaya-style Japanese cuisine in a lively setting; in the Michelin Guide.
Giritli
In the historic peninsula, a restaurant serving Cretan meze culture as a fixed-price, all-inclusive spread; in the Michelin Guide.
Sunset Grill & Bar
On Ulus hill, serving modern Mediterranean cuisine against a breathtaking Bosphorus view — a long-time Istanbul favorite; in the Michelin Guide.
Kıyı Restaurant
On the Tarabya shore for decades, one of the finest examples of Istanbul's classic fish-restaurant culture; in the Michelin Guide.
Foxy Nişantaşı
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Nişantaşı serving modern cuisine at a reasonable price.
Cuma
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Galata pairing Mediterranean cuisine with a simple, warm presentation.
SADE "Five Seas Cuisine"
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant interpreting cuisine from the Eastern Mediterranean all the way to the Persian Gulf.
Mahir Lokantası
A long-running Istanbul classic serving home-cooking culture with esnaf-lokantası warmth; Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded.
Ali Ocakbaşı
A Michelin Bib Gourmand ocakbaşı in Karaköy carrying on grill and kebab craft with skill.
Casius Antioch Kitchen
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant bringing Antakya's spiced, hearty cuisine to Istanbul.
Parvus Kalamış
On the Kalamış shore, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant built on a seasonal, local-ingredient menu.
Borsa Restaurant
Running since 1927, a well-established Istanbul institution serving Ottoman and Turkish classics in an elegant setting; in the Michelin Guide.
Akira Back Istanbul
Chef Akira Back's signature Korean-Japanese fusion cuisine, in the Michelin Guide.
Spago Istanbul by Wolfgang Puck
The Istanbul branch of chef Wolfgang Puck's global Spago brand, serving California-influenced modern cuisine; in the Michelin Guide.
Tershane
Inside Galataport, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving Turkish cuisine with bold flavor at a fair price.
Tatbak
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Nişantaşı serving everyday but carefully made Turkish cuisine.
Ahmet Ustam Ocakbaşı
A Michelin Bib Gourmand ocakbaşı known for meat and kebabs skillfully grilled over charcoal.
mutfakkoz
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant on the Asian side serving home-cooking culture with a modern interpretation.
Tavacı Recep Usta
In Bostancı, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant known for its namesake 'tava'-style meat dishes.
Nazende Cadde
Along Bağdat Avenue, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving everyday but carefully made Turkish cuisine.
St. Regis Brasserie
Inside the St. Regis Istanbul, a restaurant serving international cuisine in an elegant brasserie setting; in the Michelin Guide.
Ulus 29 / 29 İstanbul
Perched on the hillside inside Ulus Park with a commanding Bosphorus view since 1983, Ulus 29 is a Michelin Guide-recommended institution. Modern Turkish cuisine with Mediterranean touches gives way to live music and a dance floor as the night wears on.
Karaköy Lokantası
A beloved spot known for its blue-and-white tiles, blending traditional Istanbul esnaf cooking with a modern presentation.