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Best Restaurants in August in Istanbul (Updated 2025)

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1. Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

2025 Global 100 – Local Restaurants
4.3/5
16 Reviews
£31SeafoodView of landmarks
GraceThis restaurant is a very famous place in Istanbul and can be regarded as an Internet celebrity store. I especially recommend everyone to try their braised beef and naan, which taste very good. The taste of frog is different from that in China, but it is worth a try.

2. Neolokal

2025 Global 100 – Restaurants for Views & Experiences
5/5
8 Reviews
£167Reservation AvailableWestern-styleTerraceOpen LateViewView of landmarksCity viewsNight views
没有蜡ollingNeolokal is recognized by many as the best restaurant in Turkey, and I went there with great expectations. For me, I like two types of restaurants the most: traditional and authentic, or innovative. Neolokal gave me the feeling that it wanted to innovate, but it could not break away from traditional thinking, and the overall taste was average. However, the companions who dined with me that night were very chatty, which made up for the regret in food.

3. NICOLE

2025 Global 100 – Restaurants for Views & Experiences
4.3/5
6 Reviews
£132Western-styleHistorical architectureSea viewTerraceViewCity views
没有蜡ollingThe ingredients are a blend of characteristics from all over the world. It is not only a feast for taste and smell, but also a visual enjoyment~ Pasta and soup are specially prepared for babies. They taste good and are paired with a small cute ice cream [kiss] The restaurant has a super cool bar. The bartender team will provide special cocktails every day. Conch people can come here for a drink after nightfall. It is cozy

4. Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi Selim Usta

No.2 of Light Bites in Istanbul
4.3/5
63 Reviews
£9Western-styleTime-honored Brand
没有蜡ollingTarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi This restaurant is ranked high and has a lot of people. The rice pudding is slightly sweet, the grilled meatballs are delicious, and the potato soup is recommended for dipping bread. Rice in Turkey is very expensive, 5 lira per serving🤨​​​

5. Seven Hills Restaurant

No.16 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Istanbul
5/5
30 Reviews
£74Western-styleOpen LateViewTerraceSea view
没有蜡ollingLast day in Istanbul Lunch at Seven Hills Restaurant Although it was mostly fried food But it tasted good Beautiful terrace Facing Hagia Sophia Every day is so fresh and unforgettable I love Turkey🇹🇷[I like it so much][So happy] ​

6. TÜNEL MADO

No.17 of Light Bites in Istanbul
5/5
34 Reviews
£5Coffee ShopsOpen LateAfternoon Tea
携Cheng携ChengTurkish ice cream From the rainbow stairs, we walked through the alleys to Istiklal Street. Istiklal Street is the largest pedestrian street in Istanbul, with many shopping malls and restaurants. We just came here and it was not lunchtime yet, so we decided to have ice cream first. I didn't choose the funny Turkish ice cream. I had eaten it at the attractions in Antalya. It might be the stalls at the attractions. It was not very delicious. I chose this one-MADO. This is a national chain ice cream shop in Turkey. It may not be the one linked, because the store on Ctrip's receipt is not complete. This one is also a chain with many stores. Although it is more expensive than others, it is indeed delicious and the standards are uniform. There are many flavors to choose from. Pistachio flavor is the most recommended. The taste is not very sweet and has a strong milky taste, but the pistachio flavor is not too tasted. Cranberry flavor is not recommended, it is too sour. The chocolate one is okay, not sweet or bitter, just right. I like to eat vanilla flavor, which is full of milk flavor. You can put two balls in each cone, so you can taste one more flavor. Delicious!

7. Mikla Restaurant

No.4 of Fine Dining in Istanbul
4.4/5
10 Reviews
£188Western-styleTerraceSea view
红妆人NefelibataWithout a doubt, the main course of steak is always the most anticipated. Whether it is ribeye or sirloin, the meaty aroma wafts through the air when it is served. The rich and extreme aroma of fat is simply amazing~

8. Barbeku House

No.16 of Local Restaurants in Istanbul
4.5/5
18 Reviews
£4BarbequeOpen Late
没有蜡olling点餐，付账，付小费 He ordered drinks in the barbecue house and left me to foot the bill. it's my treat, my round. put away your money, I'm going to treat you. what are you having, it's on me, it's on the house. let's split the bill. we went Dutch on a the meal in a new restaurant yesterday. tip the waiter. did you leave a tip?

9. Hafız Mustafa

No.1 of Light Bites in Istanbul
4.4/5
69 Reviews
£8BakeriesTime-honored BrandAfternoon Tea
ElbikHad an amazing experience at this dessert place! The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff were too friendly. The desserts were absolutely delicious ,, Everything was made with high-quality ingredients, and the portions were perfect. Definitely a must visit for anyone with a sweet tooth! Highly recommend to all.

10. Beyti

No.5 of Local Restaurants in Istanbul
4.6/5
10 Reviews
£34Western-styleTerrace
没有蜡ollingThe recommended dishes, vegetable soup and beef, potato and cheese, are also good. We were also given Turkish black tea and scones (a bit like walnut cakes)~~~ It was my first time to try Turkish coffee. It does not need to add sugar, so it is not sour or bitter. It’s so delicious (although it also has dregs, but it tastes better than Greek coffee [laughs cry] [laughs cry] [laughs cry]) ~~~ Paired with 🍮rice pudding and 🍦ice cream as a dessert finish, it’s really perfect A 🇹🇷 Turkish dinner, the foreign taste is really something I haven’t seen for a long time [tears][tears][tears]

11. Zubeyir Ocakbasi

4.3/5
21 Reviews
£19BarbequeOpen Late
携Cheng携ChengTurkish Kebab This is a kebab restaurant in Istanbul. After more than ten days of group meals, I don't have any extravagant expectations for Turkish food. In fact, Turkish cuisine is a well-known cuisine in the world, especially Turkish kebab is very famous. But the group meals along the way were really unpalatable. I came to Istanbul and could travel independently, so I must try what real Turkish rice is like. I chose to visit Independence Street for a free trip. I searched for this nearby restaurant and found it very popular, so I decided to eat here. This restaurant is charcoal barbecue, with chicken, beef, and lamb. Everything is delicious. The meat is fragrant and the roasting is just right, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I also ordered grilled onions, which are not bad, without the raw taste of onions. There is no problem in communicating in English when ordering, and it is more convenient to use translation software. The waiter is quite interesting and asked us how to say cattle and sheep in Chinese. PS: Don't be confused by group meals, Turkish food is still good, at least this one is.

12. Sultanahmet Fish House, Istanbul Restaurant, Dining

No.10 of Local Restaurants in Istanbul
5/5
2 Reviews
£22Seafood
M26***56This restaurant is very elegant and the waiters are very good. I originally ordered a plate of flatbread and was given another one for free. The juice is particularly pure and the shrimp meat is very tender and smooth. I hope everyone will come!

13. Hocapasa Pidecisi

No.4 of Light Bites in Istanbul
5/5
3 Reviews
Western-styleTime-honored Brand
没有蜡ollingHocapasa Pidecisi is really the best Turkish food I have eaten in the past few days! It's great. When I was about to give up Turkish food, it saved the face of Turkish food! I must promote it to friends who come to Istanbul!

14. Hafiz Mustafa 1864, Sirkeci

4.8/5
13 Reviews
£19BakeriesAfternoon TeaTime-honored BrandOpen Late
红妆人NefelibataThe sashimi is super large. Dip it in the prepared sauce. Facing such a tender tongue beauty, you can't control yourself at all! It is chewy, crispy and chewy. Puffer fish sashimi is the best! Very low in fat, no fat growth!

15. Guney Restaurant

No.8 of Local Restaurants in Istanbul
4.5/5
6 Reviews
£5Western-styleTime-honored BrandViewOpen Late
没有蜡ollingTurkey🇹🇷 Guney Restaurant This restaurant is highly recommended Night view and good restaurant atmosphere There are also street musicians In this environment, you will be satisfied with anything you eat ​

16. Massa Bistro

No.15 of Local Restaurants in Istanbul
4.8/5
18 Reviews
£1Reservation AvailableWestern-styleOpen Late
boyzhangWhen we arrived, there was no one in the restaurant. The owner was very nice and invited us to dinner. First of all, the decoration was exquisite and simple and very comfortable. For the dishes, we ordered lentil soup, clay pot meat, Turkish cake, and especially recommended roast beef, which was very tender. I give it a thumbs up! After the meal, the owner also sent two cups of black tea, which was very considerate.

17. Sultanahmet Buhara Kebab House Restaurant

No.4 of Local Restaurants in Istanbul
4/5
8 Reviews
£24Western-style
没有蜡ollingBuhara Ocakbasi Restautant, Istanbul's number one restaurant, is the best meal I've had in the past two days. The grilled lamb chops are amazing, and the grilled fish tastes very good, without any fishy smell. It tastes better than what I eat in China. The size of the main dish, the grilled dough, scared me [covering my face] ​

18. Antakya Restaurant

4.5/5
14 Reviews
£5HalalOpen Late
没有蜡ollingLast night, I wandered around the hotel, went into caves based on my mood, had some snacks, and chose this restaurant for dinner. The dishes were repeated, two beef haha, but one was roasted and the other was stewed. P2, I don't know what it's called. Roast beef and roast eggplant mixed with naan bread, the beef is relatively tender. P3~5, the famous clay pot beef, the main selling point is the performance of the little brother. But I remember that the clay pot should be broken, in fact, the one I ate was just the tin foil on it was opened and the beef was poured out. The portion is really too much, the beef is a little dry, but it's all lean meat. P6, apple tea, a very famous after-meal snack here. It's sugar-free, the taste is very light, and the apple flavor is not very strong. I thought it would be a sweet fruit tea, but it turned out to be very light haha, suitable for relieving greasiness after a meal. P7~9, mixed vegetable pita, similar to pizza, a large boat shape. It's quite cheap. I ordered too much meat, so I chose a simple vegetable + cheese for this one, but it's still good.

19. AQUA

No.12 of Fine Dining in Istanbul
5/5
5 Reviews
£43SeafoodBrunchViewTerraceSea view
他心她驻Excellent breakfast facing the Bosphorus with an outstanding buffet and a large selection of continental, Turkish and Asian cuisine for lunch or dinner which doesn't need to be the same day! Beautiful views of the Bosphorus and the city on both sides, in a secluded calm waterfronting terrace. Outstanding!

20. Gulhane Sark Sofrasi

5/5
16 Reviews
£8HalalOpen Late
没有蜡ollingGulhane Sark Sofrasi The third-ranked restaurant in Istanbul. The food is very delicious, especially the grilled platter. The service is very good, and they are very friendly. They chat and joke with the guests, and even folded paper roses for me. At the end, they also gave desserts, Turkish tea and apple tea. Thumbs up~ I will try the lamb chops next time I have the chance. It is said to be his signature dish.