Things to Do in Sarıyer, Istanbul 2026
All 17 places within Sarıyer. Every location has been individually verified; ratings are shown separately as our editorial score and the Google score.
17 places
Emirgan Park
An old Ottoman-era Bosphorus park home to three 19th-century pavilions (Yellow, Pink and White Pavilion).
Araka
A Michelin-starred restaurant reinterpreting forgotten Anatolian recipes and seasonal produce through a creative culinary language.
Balıkçı Kahraman
On the northern Bosphorus shore at Rumelikavağı, a fish restaurant working with the day's catch; in the Michelin Guide.
Cahide Palazzo
Located in the Maslak 1453 area, Cahide Palazzo is a large-scale dinner-and-cabaret venue combining a meal with live stage shows and professional-grade performances.
Rumeli Fortress
A fortress built in 1452 by Mehmed the Conqueror at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus, before the conquest of Istanbul.
Sakıp Sabancı Museum
A private museum in the historic Atlı Köşk mansion on the Bosphorus, known for its Ottoman calligraphy and painting collections.
Belgrad Forest
Known for its Ottoman-era water reservoirs, one of Istanbul's largest and oldest protected forest areas.
Zuma Istanbul
The Istanbul branch of the global Zuma chain, serving contemporary izakaya-style Japanese cuisine in a lively setting; 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.
Seraf Vadi
Neighboring Vadistanbul, Seraf Vadi reworks half-forgotten grandmother recipes from Anatolia into fine-dining form. A cellar of 200-plus wine labels and a place in both the Michelin and Gault Millau guides back up the ambition — genuinely one of the stronger value plays in its price bracket.
Öz Kanatçı Kardeşler
Another Büyükdere classic on the same Çayırbaşı Avenue strip, known for wings and mangalbaşı grill options. One of the neighborhood's most consistently well-rated wing spots.
Ahmet Ustam Ocakbaşı
A Michelin Bib Gourmand ocakbaşı known for meat and kebabs skillfully grilled over charcoal.
Kavurmacı Efe Kemal (Maslak)
Opened by 2022 MasterChef Türkiye champion Metin Yavuz, this kavurma specialist aims to elevate the humble bread-wrapped meat stew with house-baked bread and its own sauces.
Kanatçı Ayaz (Maslak)
Bearing the name of MasterChef Türkiye All Star gold-apron winner Ayaz Geçer, this wing spot in Maslak's Atatürk Oto Sanayi complex leans hard on freshness and hygiene.
Brio İtalian Restaurant
An Italian restaurant in Uskumruköy at the city's northern edge — a fitting stop on a weekend run toward Kilyos.
Bizim Kanatçı
One of the long-running wing joints on Çayırbaşı Avenue in Büyükdere — the Sarıyer street best known for chicken wings. Simple, fast service and a neighborhood-classic feel.
Klein Phönix
The Maslak flagship of Klein Entertainment, with a 4,500-person capacity and interior design by Uraz Tekgöz, ranks among Istanbul's largest electronic music venues. It has hosted global names like Diplo, Âme, and Dixon.