Best of Istanbul
Michelin-starred restaurants in Istanbul
Start with Mikla in Beyoğlu, Neolokal in Beyoğlu and Nicole in Beyoğlu. Here are all 10, with why each one is worth it.
- Casa LavandaŞile (40 km from city centre)
Michelin 1★ (2025-26); Green Star · Mediterranean / Turkish · $$$
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What are the michelin-starred restaurants in Istanbul?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Mikla (Beyoğlu), Neolokal (Beyoğlu) and Nicole (Beyoğlu). All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
Which neighborhood is best for michelin-starred restaurants in Istanbul?
Most of these are in Beyoğlu. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Istanbul: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated October 25, 2026.