Celebrity Life

Style / Ambiance: Located on a hilltop in Ulus Park with spectacular views of the Bosphorus Bridge and Asian shoreline, Sunset Grill & Bar is the ultimate romantic dining destination. There is a wide-ranging menu of Turkish and international cuisine with a strong Japanese influence. A sushi bar opened here in 2000 and in 2006... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Located in a 200-year-old building, Nupera offers elegant dining and chic entertainment. In winter there are two restaurants on the ground floor: ‘67’, named after the building’s door number, is colorful and warm with a large sofa and designer tables. ‘Auf’, a smaller restaurant with capacity for 30 diners has a rustic... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Located on the rooftop floor of the fashionable Marmara Pera Hotel, its sublime views over Istanbul include the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace. With retro chrome 1950s and 1970s furniture and a bar made from wooden rail-sleepers, Mikla is urban, sleek and stylish. The unique menu reflects the Turkish-Scandinavian background of... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Situated on the 14th floor of the Swissôtel, Gaja restaurant boasts stunning views of the Bosphorus. The interior is modern and minimalist with soft blue tones that reflect the hues of the river itself. Michelin-starred Head Chef, James Wilkins, produces contemporary world cuisine with unique flavors. Wilkins’s passion is desserts; from refreshing... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Once an Ottoman police station, Feriye’s building is a rare example of 19th century classical Ottoman architecture. An advocate for Turkish gastronomy, Feriye holds regular seminars and special food presentations. The restaurant draws on Ottoman cooking techniques from the 12th to 19th century and includes such delicacies as spicy cured beef and... View Article

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The Signature of Istanbul… Maiden’s Tower stands proudly in the intersection of the Bosphorus where the two continents of Asia and Europe meet. The tower’s history stretches back 2,500 years, with a wealth of legends surrounding its place in this extraordinary city. Now the tower serves as a café and restaurant, attracting guests from near... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Müzedechanga opened in the lush gardens of the Sakip Sabanci Museum in 2005 and won Wallpaper magazine’s prestigious ‘Best New Restaurant Award’. Unlike Changa’s Art Nouveau townhouse, Müzedechanga is located in a ‘glass box’ building with 20th century Scandinavian décor and furniture by award-winning Turkish design duo Autoban. Müzedechanga serves a light... View Article

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X Restaurant & Bar is located on the top floor of the historical Deniz Palace in Şişhane, the headquarters of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV). Guests enjoy an exquisite menu conceived by Rasim Özkanca and the late Şakir Eczacıbaşı, while soaking up one of the most spectacular views in Istanbul. X restaurant... View Article

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KANDILLI BORSA RESTAURANT 0 216 460 0304 / 05 Fax: 0 216 460 03 06 Sakıp Sabancı Eğitim ve Kültür Merkezi, Adile Sultan Sarayı Kandilli Mah., Vaniköy Cad. Sıraevler Sok. No: 12, Vaniköy – Üsküdar İstanbul ISTINYE BORSA RESTAURANT A tradition of quality and taste Changing and growing since 1927, Borsa Restaurants has secured its... View Article

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Eating here is a live history class… Overlooking the Golden Horn, Asitane Restaurant is perched in the foothills of Edirnekapı, considered by many to be one of the most important areas of historical Istanbul. The restaurant lies in the shadow of the mighty Chora Church, famous for its mosaics and one of the most revered... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: True to its name, Changa – meaning ‘mix’ in Swahili – specializes in fusion food. Using ingredients from across the globe, consultant chef Peter Gordon produces fresh interpretations of classic Turkish dishes. A range of textures and ingredients are successfully harmonized, with no single flavor dominating. Within walking distance from Taksim Square,... View Article

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In 1931 a long held dream became reality. Giuseppe Cipriani opened the doors to Harry’s Bar. In a discreet stone building perched along a canal just off Piazza San Marco in Venice, he created a timeless and impeccably appointed establishment. His concept was to serve others as you would want to be served yourself. His... View Article

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