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Villa Emma

Villa Emma

5 out of 5 stars

What's it? An elegant restaurant serving international cuisine in Etiler. Why go? For foie gras parfait and comfortable environment. Villa Emma sets its...

Serafina Kanyon

Serafina Kanyon

4 out of 5 stars

What's it? The new branch of an Italian restaurant at Kanyon. Why go? To experience Italian cuisine in an elegant ambiance. The Italian restaurant Serafina,...

Gasto Street & Local Food

Gasto Street & Local Food

3 out of 5 stars

What's it? Local street food serving restaurant. Why go? For Thracian ravioli. A new restaurant was opened in Nişantaşı, and it combines the two trends of...

L’Entrecôte de Paris

L’Entrecôte de Paris

3 out of 5 stars

What's it? A French restaurant. Why go? For its cute environment. Serafina's sister venue L'Entrecôte de Paris is located right next to this restaurant. The...

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Istanbul’s top 10 cafés

If you’re in search of a hearty salad or just a cup of coffee the solution lies in a café. We have complied a list of the best cafes in Istanbul. 

Neighbourhood guides

32 unmissable things to do in Istanbul

Few cities on the planet come close to Istanbul. That sentence is true no matter the qualifier. The Turkish capital is one of the world’s great cities, a...

The EAT List

The EAT List

NOVEMBER 2019: Our list has a bit for everyone. The all-time greats as well as the new kids on the block, the posh and the downright shabby that have great...