A Gastronomy Capital

The selection of the MICHELIN Guide İstanbul 2023 reflects the diversity, culinary traditions and openness of the local culinary landscape. With 53 restaurants in the selection, İstanbul’s culinary scene offers unique experiences for international gourmets. 

The selection of the MICHELIN Guide İstanbul 2023 at a glance: 1 restaurant with Two MICHELIN Stars, 4 restaurants with One MICHELIN Star, 1 restaurant with a MICHELIN Green Star, 10 Bib Gourmand restaurants, 38 recommended restaurants.

Appetizing street delicacies, most colorful pickles, freshest fruits, daily caught fish and seafood, delicious vegetables cooked in olive oil and dozens of different meze plates on white linen tablecloths… From stylish dinner tables to the simplest dishes İstanbul is a real paradise for every foodie. 

In the city, some traditional places strive for keeping the culinary heritage alive. Esnaf lokantaları (workingman’s eats) are a centuries old Turkish tradition serving dozens of daily cooked homey dishes.

Muhallebiciler (pudding shops) consists of another unique Turkish specialty, traditionally serving milk puddings. 

Throughout İstanbul and the rest of the country, street food culture is a pervasive and common thread of everyday life. If your clients are feeling a little hungry they can opt for heartier street delicacies. Simit (sesame bread), kokoreç (charcoal grilled mutton’s intestines), deep fried mussels with special garlic sauce tarator, midye dolma (mussels stuffed with rice and spices), all kinds of pastries, if your clients are fish lovers,  balık ekmek (fish sandwich)is always a good option on the go.