Best Restaurants in Istanbul 2025: From Bosphorus Seafood to Beyoglu Meyhanes

Istanbul's food scene spans thousands of years of culinary tradition — from the freshest Bosphorus sea bass and mezes to the legendary kebab houses of Beyoglu and the street simit and balık-ekmek fish sandwiches at the Galata Bridge. This guide covers the best restaurants in Istanbul across every budget and neighbourhood.