Leave central Istanbul behind and head to Grandma's Wonderland in the Silivri district. This establishment set in verdant surroundings has both a hotel and this cosy restaurant, as well as a farm that supplies poultry, vegetables and other ingredients. Local produce is treated with great respect and, specialising in plant-forward cooking, the kitchen team adopts a zero-waste approach. The menu features skewers, veal tongue pastrami with cherry sauce, kasseri cheese tortellini, spinach and a butter sauce with white wine and sage. The farm-to-table concept is taken seriously here. A spot on the

12.0km

Seraf Mahmutbey

Turkish

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Sinem Özler sets great store by goods from local producers. You can taste and see this for yourself, because they are also for sale in the shop of this spacious, modern restaurant, just outside the city centre. For example, she works with Trakya Kivircik lamb in a bid to keep traditional recipes alive. The İçli Köfte with the same lamb is an absolute must. To bring those ancient Anatolian flavours to the table, this chef likes to use a wood-fired oven, and she never loses sight of the changing seasons and her surroundings.

42.1km

Beyti

Grills, Turkish

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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

45.2km

Eleos Yeşilköy

Seafood

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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.

48.2km

Akira Back İstanbul

Japanese

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The view of the Sea of Marmara is the highlight of this modern and inviting restaurant located in the JW Marriott hotel. Be sure to go for a spot on the terrace! Akira Back has restaurants all over the world and has appointed one of his right-hand men as head chef in Istanbul. The dishes embody a distinctive fusion of predominantly Japanese and other Asian cuisines. Fine sushi, tasty gyoza, beef tataki that melts in the mouth, perfectly robata-grilled prawns… You will definitely want to come back for this contemporary whirlwind of Eastern flavours.

49.1km

Havuş Lokantası

Turkish

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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

49.8km

Anadolu Şark Restaurant

Restaurant

31.7km

SushiCo

Restaurant

Sushi

32.0km

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