Green Garden Hotel

Leave the bustle of central Istanbul behind and head to Ataköy, where celebrated chef Ömür Akkor – television personality and prolific cookbook author – welcomes you to his latest project. On your way to the modern dining space, you pass a delicatessen brimming with all manner of tempting treats. The à la carte selection features traditional fare, spotlighting specialities from Kilis, the chef's hometown. The rice with sautéed pistachios, served alongside a succulent leg of lamb is a good example. This is not overcomplicated cuisine, just straightforward dishes packed with flavour. The set men

This exciting restaurant, reminiscent of a Greek tavern and complete with a lovely terrace, lies just a couple of streets from the marina in Yeşilköy, a residential area on the outskirts of Istanbul with the feel of a seaside resort. The wonderful seafood on display also takes centre stage on the menu, which includes a variety of mezze brimming with Mediterranean zest and beautifully crispy-fried red mullet with skin-on potatoes and a fresh salad. Expect a relaxed dining experience – unpretentious and focused on honest flavours.

Beyti Güler is a living legend in Istanbul. Since the 1980s, Istanbulites have been coming to dine in this stylish building, a fine example of nostalgic Turkish charm, with its little fountains at the entrance and sculptures in the garden. And this historical establishment boasts no fewer than 12 dining rooms! The charcoal grill is at the centre of the kitchen, where the experienced chefs cook all kinds of meat to perfection. Take the imam bayildi, for example: meltingly tender braised aubergine topped with tomatoes, bell peppers and onions, cooked just long enough to bring out all their flavo

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