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Best Restaurants in Istanbul

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Istanbul has no shortage of great food and hip restaurants.

Based on many dining experiences in the city, our favorite restaurants in Istanbul are the following:

Galata House Restaurant

Mikla Restaurant

Ulus 29 Restaurant

Refik Restaurant

Lebi Derya Restaurant

Istanbul Modern Cafe




Mikla Restaurant, Istanbul

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Mikla Restaurant
Address: Marmara Pera Hotel, Mesrutiyet Caddesi 167/185 Tepebasi, Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 251 4646

Mikla restaurant, the Marmara Pera Hotel’s top floor gem, is the perfect place for a romantic dinner in Istanbul.

With great views over the Bosphorus and inventive Turkish cuisine served up nightly, Mikla is one of the best restaurants in Istanbul.


Ulus 29 Restaurant, Istanbul

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Ulus 29 Restaurant
Address: Kirechane Sokak 1, Adnan Saygun Caddesi, Ulus Park, Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 358 2929

Ulus 29 restaurant is a trendy restaurant on the European side of Istanbul.

Situated in a park with amazing views over the Bosphorus, Ulus 29 has a menu that ranges from traditional Turkish to inventive Mediterranean to delicious sushi.

Ulus 29 is among the best restaurants in Istanbul, both for its food and its atmosphere.