Things to Do in Şişli, Istanbul 2026
All 21 places within Şişli. Every location has been individually verified; ratings are shown separately as our editorial score and the Google score.
21 places
TURK Fatih Tutak
Istanbul's only two-Michelin-star restaurant, where chef Fatih Tutak reinterprets Anatolian cuisine through high-gastronomy technique.
Bomontiada Avlu
The open courtyard at the heart of Bomontiada — the reborn 1890 Bomonti Beer Factory — is one of Istanbul's liveliest social hubs. Framed by the old factory buildings, it hosts concerts and open-air events, with surrounding bars and restaurants keeping the evenings going over a cold beer.
Gradi Kurtuluş
A tiny four-table Neapolitan pizzeria on Kurtuluş Caddesi where a single chef hand-makes every pie; it opened around late 2025 and quickly made local best-pizza lists.
Babylon Bomonti
Housed in an old brewery building, one of Istanbul's most established live-music venues for jazz, electronic and alternative music.
Nobu Istanbul
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, in the Michelin Guide.
The Populist Bomontiada
Operating inside the historic Bomonti Brewery since 2016, The Populist carries the beer-hall heritage forward with an extensive craft beer menu and lively energy, making it one of Bomontiada's most popular spots.
Hünkar Restaurant
Founded in 1950, a long-standing restaurant known for traditional Ottoman-Turkish cuisine like hünkar beğendi.
Foxy Nişantaşı
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Nişantaşı serving modern cuisine at a reasonable price.
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.
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.
Kebapçı İskender Nişantaşı
The Nişantaşı outpost of a lineage dating back to 1867: butter and tomato sauce in perfect proportion, yogurt with just the right thickness. A benchmark for anyone who knows how İskender kebab should really taste.
Tatbak
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Nişantaşı 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.
Cluster
A kitchen that bakes its potato brioche buns daily and is bold enough to pair cherry jam and tulum cheese with a burger. The Aşna Vişne burger is the right pick for anyone chasing something outside the usual.
Bonni
One of Nişantaşı's go-to burger spots, Bonni's caramelized onion and truffle mayo classic is a must — the bun is pillowy, the patty stays juicy, this is no ordinary burger joint. Tucked away on a side street, it stands out for quick yet careful service.
Kebap-ci Mecidiyeköy
A practical kebab spot in the heart of Mecidiyeköy's business district, praised for its Adana wrap and çiğköfte. One of the neighborhood's highest-rated kebab houses.
KüçükÇiftlik Park
A leading event and concert venue hosting major local and international concerts in its indoor and outdoor spaces.
Zula Burger
A burger legend that started in Harbiye's back streets and spread into malls: soft bun, caramelized onion, truffle mayo — the balance is right. Simple, but confident in its claim.
Klein Harbiye
With a 1,500-person capacity, Klein Harbiye is billed as a Berlin-inspired industrial techno temple and a flagship of Istanbul's serious electronic music scene. Located opposite the Military Museum, it regularly hosts international DJs.
Sarıhan İşkembe
Open 24/7 on Abide-i Hürriyet Avenue since 2000, this tradesman's eatery keeps offal classics alive — tripe soup, kelle paça, şırdan, kokoreç. One of Şişli's few round-the-clock stops tied to the district's nightlife rhythm.