The big-night tables of Istanbul

Michelin stars and World's 50 Best, for the big night.

10 places in Istanbul · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: Superbass, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

1. 1

   Araf

   Kadıköy (Asian side)

   Michelin 1★ (2026); previously Bib Gourmand · Turkish, coal-cooked · $$$

   Araf Sokak, 34906 Pendik · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Araka

   Yeniköy, Sarıyer

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · Creative · $$$$

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2025, Gault & Millau Turkey 2023, The World's 50 Best (Discovery).

   The crowd: 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor (26 ratings).

   Kapalı Bakkal Sokak No:8, Yeniköy/Sarıyer, Istanbul, 34464, Türkiye · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Mikla

   Modern Anatolian · Beyoğlu (Marmara Pera Hotel rooftop)

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · Mediterranean / New Anatolian · $$$$

   Critics: 88% liked it, from 4 reviews (2025). Read Michelin Guide 2025, World's 50 Best Discovery, Time Out Istanbul, Fodor's Travel.

   Also on the list: Romantic dinners in Istanbul.

   Meşrutiyet Caddesi 15, 34430 Beyoğlu · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Nicole

   Beyoğlu (Tomtom Suites)

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · Modern Turkish · $$$$

   Critics: 82% liked it, from 4 reviews (2019). Read Michelin Guide, Time Out Istanbul, Wikipedia (citing La Liste) 2019, Fodor's Travel.

   The crowd: 4.6 of 5 on TripAdvisor (699 ratings).

   Tom Tom Kaptan Sokak 18, 34433 Beyoğlu · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Tatbak

   Fatih

   Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) · Pide, kebab, lahmacun · $

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2025.

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6. 6

   Arkestra

   Modern fine dining · Etiler, Beşiktaş

   Michelin 1★ (2026) · Fusion · $$$$

   Critics: 83% liked it, from 5 reviews (2023 to 2024). Read Michelin Guide 2024, The World's 50 Best Discovery, Surface Magazine 2024, Wallpaper* 2024.

   The crowd: 4 of 5 on TripAdvisor (23 ratings).

   Etiler, Dilhayat Sokak No:28, 34337 Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Türkiye · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Neolokal

   Modern Anatolian · Karaköy (Istanbul Modern)

   Michelin 1★ (2026); Michelin Green Star · Modern Turkish · $$$

   Critics: 83% liked it, from 5 reviews (2023 to 2025). Read Michelin Guide 2025, Michelin Guide (Ceremony Article) 2025, The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Michelin Guide (Travel Feature) 2023.

   The crowd: 4.1 of 5 on Tripadvisor (496 ratings).

   Bereketzade Medresesi Sokağı 11, 34421 Beyoğlu · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Ali Ocakbaşı

   Istanbul

   Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) · Ocakbaşı grill · $$

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9. 9

   Casa Lavanda

   Şile (40 km from city centre)

   Michelin 1★ (2025-26); Green Star · Mediterranean / Turkish · $$$

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide (Travel/Editorial) 2025, Michelin Guide 2025, Gault & Millau Türkiye 2024.

   The crowd: 4.5 of 5 on TripAdvisor (33 ratings).

   Ulupelit Köyü, Seçilmiş Sokak No:2, Şile, Istanbul, 34980, Türkiye · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Sankai by Nagaya

    Japanese, kaiseki · Bebek, Beşiktaş

    Michelin 1★ (2026) · Japanese · $$$$

    Critics: 82% liked it, from 4 reviews (2023 to 2025). Read Michelin Guide 2025, Michelin Guide (Dining Out feature) 2024, Gault & Millau Türkiye 2023, Time Out Istanbul 2024.

    The crowd: 2.7 of 5 on TripAdvisor (6 ratings).

    Bebek, Cevdet Paşa Caddesi No:34, 34342 Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Türkiye · Map · Add to Chef Amazing