{"id":22210,"date":"2025-04-15T21:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T21:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/?p=22210"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:12:58","slug":"best-restaurants-in-european-istanbul-top-picks-2026-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/best-restaurants-in-european-istanbul-top-picks-2026-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Restaurants in European Istanbul \u2014 Top Picks (2026 Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the top restaurants on Istanbul\u2019s European side, from rooftop fine-dining with Bosphorus views to historic Ottoman eateries, seafood specialists and casual neighborhood favorites \u2014 curated for foodies, visitors, and locals seeking the best dining experiences in European Istanbul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fine-dining--views\">Fine Dining &amp; Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mikla<\/strong> (Beyo\u011flu\/Karak\u00f6y)<br>Modern Turkish-Scandinavian tasting menus with inventive contemporary Anatolian flavors and spectacular rooftop views.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.miklarestaurant.com\/mikla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">miklarestaurant<\/a><br>Price: $$$$<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\"><semantics><mrow><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\"><\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Mikla+Restaurant+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miklarestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunset Grill &amp; Bar<\/strong> (Ulus)<br>Contemporary Mediterranean, sushi, and steak accompanied by Bosphorus views and consistent fine-dining service.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetgrillbar.com\/tr-TR\/sunset-grill-and-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sunsetgrillbar<\/a><br>Price: $$$$<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\"><semantics><mrow><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\"><\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Sunset+Grill+Bar+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetgrillbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ulus 29<\/strong> (Ulus)<br>Modern Turkish and international dining on a scenic terrace; a celebrity-frequented spot.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.29.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">29<\/a><br>Price: $$$$<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\"><semantics><mrow><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\"><\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Ulus+29+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.29.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zuma Istanbul<\/strong> (Ortak\u00f6y\/Be\u015fikta\u015f)<br>Stylish setting offering reliable, contemporary Japanese robata and sushi fine dining.<br>Price: $$$<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\"><semantics><mrow><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\"><\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Zuma+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/zumarestaurant.com\/locations\/istanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nicole<\/strong> (Galata\/Beyo\u011flu)<br>Contemporary European dishes featuring Turkish ingredients, served as creative tasting menus in an elegant setting.<br>Price: $$$<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\"><semantics><mrow><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\"><\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Nicole+Restaurant+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolerestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"modern--innovative-turkish\">Modern &amp; Innovative Turkish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Neolokal<\/strong> (Karak\u00f6y &#8211; Salt Galata)<br>Refined, sustainability-minded reinterpretations of classic Anatolian recipes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neolokal.com\/en\/neolokal_en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">neolokal<\/a><br>Price: $$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Neolokal+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neolokal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feriye<\/strong> (Ortak\u00f6y)<br>Elegant modern Turkish cuisine with a seafood focus in a historic Bosphorus-front building.<a href=\"https:\/\/feriye.com\/yeme-icme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feriye<\/a><br>Price: $$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Feriye+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/feriye.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kantin<\/strong> (Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131\/Be\u015fikta\u015f area)<br>Casual yet highly creative small-plates menu focusing on innovative, seasonal Turkish cooking.<br>Price: $$\u2013$$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Kantin+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kantin_istanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0627\u06cc\u0646\u0633\u062a\u0627\u06af\u0631\u0627\u0645<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meze by Lemon Tree<\/strong> (Beyo\u011flu)<br>Modern meze-focused Turkish dining known for creative plates and excellent wine pairings.<br>Price: $$\u2013$$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Meze+by+Lemon+Tree+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mezze.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seafood-specialists-top-2\">Seafood Specialists <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rumelihisar\u0131 \u0130skele<\/strong> (Sar\u0131yer)<br>A classic fish restaurant offering traditional seafood right on the Bosphorus, famous for its view of the second bridge.<br>Price: $$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Rumelihisari+Iskele+Restaurant+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rumelihisariiskele.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bal\u0131k\u00e7\u0131 Sabahattin<\/strong> (Sultanahmet)<br>Traditional Turkish seafood and classic mezes served in a historic, atmospheric neighborhood setting.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.balikcisabahattin.com\/blank-2?lang=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balikcisabahattin<\/a><br>Price: $$\u2013$$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Balikci+Sabahattin+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.balikcisabahattin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"traditional--historic\">Traditional &amp; Historic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Karak\u00f6y Lokantas\u0131<\/strong> (Karak\u00f6y)<br>A classic Turkish meyhane famous for excellent mezes and authentic local home cooking flavors.<br>Price: $$\u2013$$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Karakoy+Lokantasi+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/karakoylokantasi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pandeli<\/strong> (Emin\u00f6n\u00fc)<br>Located inside the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, this historic dining room serves iconic traditional Ottoman and Turkish recipes.<br>Price: $$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Pandeli+Restaurant+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandeli.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asitane<\/strong> (Edirnekap\u0131)<br>Renowned for accurately reviving and serving historical recipes directly from the Ottoman palace archives.<br>Price: $$\u2013$$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Asitane+Restaurant+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asitanerestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steakhouses--meat\">Steakhouses &amp; Meat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nusr-Et Steakhouse<\/strong> (Etiler)<br>A world-famous steakhouse providing high-end steaks and heavily theatrical service.<br>Price: <math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\"><semantics><mrow><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\"><\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Nusr-Et+Steakhouse+Etiler+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusr-et.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>G\u00fcnayd\u0131n Steakhouse<\/strong> (Etiler\/Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131)<br>A highly popular local chain renowned for sourcing and serving high-quality beef.<br>Price: $$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Gunaydin+Steakhouse+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunaydinet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"casual-bites-street-food--local-favorites\">Casual Bites, Street Food &amp; Local Favorites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fasuli<\/strong> (Karak\u00f6y\/Sirkeci)<br>The absolute best spot for low-key street food and home-style cooking, legendary for their Black Sea-style buttery kuru fasulye (white bean stew).<br>Price: $\u2013$$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Fasuli+Lokantalari+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fasuli.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hocapa\u015fa Pidecisi<\/strong> (Sirkeci\/Emin\u00f6n\u00fc)<br>Located a short walk from the Spice Bazaar, this is the definitive spot for authentic, crispy wood-fired Turkish pide.<br>Price: $<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Hocapasa+Pidecisi+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hocapasapidecisi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0627\u06cc\u0646\u0633\u062a\u0627\u06af\u0631\u0627\u0645<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emirgan S\u00fcti\u015f<\/strong> (Emirgan)<br>A beloved Bosphorus-front institution famous for its sprawling traditional Turkish breakfasts, classic dishes, and incredible milk desserts.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sutis.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sutis<\/a><br>Price: $$<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Emirgan+Sutis+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sutis.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"desserts\">Desserts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Karak\u00f6y G\u00fcll\u00fco\u011flu<\/strong> (Karak\u00f6y)<br>The city&#8217;s most iconic destination for traditional Turkish baklava and sweets; an essential after-meal stop.<br>Price: $<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Karakoy+Gulluoglu+Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karakoygulluoglu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0648\u0628\u200c\u0633\u0627\u06cc\u062a<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ suggestions <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Q: What are the best rooftop restaurants on Istanbul\u2019s European side? <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: Top rooftop picks include Mikla, Sunset Grill &amp; Bar and Ulus 29 for skyline and Bosphorus views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: Where to find authentic Ottoman cuisine in Istanbul? <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: Asitane specializes in historic Ottoman palace recipes recreated from archival sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: Which restaurants are best for seafood on the European side?<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: Rumelihisar\u0131 \u0130skele, Bal\u0131k\u00e7\u0131 Sabahattin and Feriye are standout seafood destinations on the European shore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: Do these restaurants accept reservations? <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: Most fine-dining and popular spots (Mikla, Neolokal, Nusr\u2011Et) take reservations \u2014 book in advance, especially weekends and rooftop tables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more on top restaurants in <strong>Asian side<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/homist.tr\/a-taste-of-two-continents-the-top-20-restaurants-on-istanbuls-asian-side\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/homist.tr\/a-taste-of-two-continents-the-top-20-restaurants-on-istanbuls-asian-side\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the 20 best restaurants on Istanbul\u2019s European side \u2014 rooftop dining, Bosphorus seafood, modern Anatolian tasting menus, Ottoman classics, and top steakhouses.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":22214,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Top Restaurants on Istanbul\u2019s European Side","_seopress_titles_desc":"Discover the best restaurants on Istanbul\u2019s European side \u2014 rooftop dining, Bosphorus seafood, modern Anatolian tasting menus, Ottoman classics, and top steakhouses.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[315],"tags":[530,529],"developer":[],"class_list":["post-22210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-about-istanbul","tag-best-restaurants-in-istanbul","tag-istanbul-food"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22210"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22210\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22215,"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22210\/revisions\/22215"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22210"},{"taxonomy":"developer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homist.tr\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/developer?post=22210"}],"curies":[{"name":"\u0648\u0631\u062f\u067e\u0631\u0633","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}