Top Restaurants in Istanbul

Jazz Café

Jazz Café is a cozy bar with subdued lighting where you can catch some killer jazz acts like the Önder Focan Trio. The bar occupies two floors. On the top level there's a performance space where you can enjoy live funk/acid or jazz/blues Tuesday through Thursday. If there is a live gig happening expect to pay extra cover for the charge on top of your drinks. The place caters to both students and thirty-something-professional types. The staff are a little less flamboyant than at some of the other bars that traffic in rock and metal, but they're no less friendly and are very laid-back.

Q Jazz Club

You don't need to be as rich as Croesus to languish on the Bosphorus shore and watch fleets of yachts sail by, but it helps. Natalie Cole and Ray Charles are just a couple of the entertainers who have performed here; Whitney Houston is even rumoured to have jammed here once or twice. In winter, the 17th century brick cellar-style bar inside the ornate Ottoman palace caters to the whims of jazz fans with the likes of Keisa Brown and Imer Demirer. The cover charge varies depending on who's performing, so it is a good idea to call first. The club is located inside Les Ottomans.

Spazio Restaurant

Spazio Restaurant in the Hyatt Regency Istanbul lets you enjoy the best of the Turkish, Japanese and Italian cuisines. From classical dishes, to a range of exotic wines from the vineyards of Italy...Spazio has it all. The traditional wooden ovens in the kitchen, a specialty of the restaurant, gives pizzas and breads a distinct flavor. The pastas, risottos and seafood dishes are also certainly worth a try.

Agora Cafe Restaurant

Located in the Hyatt Regency Istanbul, Agora Cafe Restaurant serves authentic princely Turkish specialties. Try the wide range of lunch, desserts and salads, all arranged buffet style. With stress on local flavors, the dishes are all prepared from fresh, local produce. The comfortable and intimate ambiance and the friendly staff make dining here a memorable experience.

The Brasserie

This stylish restaurant in the InterContinental Ceylan Istanbul, is the right place for an intimate dining experience. The Brasserie serves the best international buffets that includes an extensive variety of oven fresh breads, pastries, soups and choicest delicacies picked from traditional Turkish recipes. For something a little different, the ham or bacon pizzas with pineapple, peppers and mozzarella is a must try. Wash it down with some of the best wines and champagnes from France, Turkey and Spain.

Garden Grill

There's nothing more peaceful than spending time in the Garden Grill at InterContinental Ceylan Istanbul Hotel. The ambiance here, works perfectly after a hard days work. Here, you can enjoy a variety of tasty steaks and a range of wines. Away from the city's busy streets, Garden Grill offers delicious hot grilled barbecues, and a never ending fillet of beef, entrecote and lamb. The restaurant's specialty of fine seafood, seabass, salmon and prawns offered here is really amazing.

Life Roof

A cafe-restaurant with a winter garden, Life Roof offers its guests comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Live music is one of the highlights of this place and is immensely enjoyed by patrons.

True Blue

True Blue is a beach club that needs little introduction. The club restaurant serves delectable world cuisine and the Sunday buffet breakfast is something to look forward to in particular. The bar is an ideal place to relax for an evening with friends over a drink. Live music is played quite often, while the club also hosts group events. A mini-golf club is an added bonus for guests, when being offered so much. With a beautiful view of the sea, True Blue Beach Club will truly take away those blues.

Cuba

Cuba is one of its kind in the city of Istanbul. The atmosphere is very entertaining with various events like belly dancing, Latin dances and DJ's playing at its best every night. Here, you can actually avail about 8 kinds of Cuban cocktails and delicious traditional and local food items from the menu. Very reasonable, this place is definitely not worth a miss, For further details, please check the website.

Zazie Restaurant

Zazie opened in 2007 and has been receiving rave reviews ever since. The restaurant's popularity is apparent the minute you walk in: even on a weeknight, this restaurant is packed to the hilt. The interiors are courtesy famous designer Vicki Hünal and the ambiance is warm and inviting. The staff is friendly and will be more than happy to help you with choosing your meal, which can be quite a task. The menu includes a variety of French and Italian specialties. The restaurant's thin crust pizza, made using famous pizza guru Guagneli Gianluca's guidance, is a hot favorite and should definitely feature on your must-try list. A good selection of wines and cocktails only add to this irresistable mix. Whether it is a lazy afternoon meal or a night out with friends, Zazie is sure to be a hit all the way!