{"id":436647,"date":"2022-04-22T19:33:26","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T16:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/istanbuls-best-luxury-hotels-and-restaurants-for-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T19:33:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T16:33:26","slug":"istanbuls-best-luxury-hotels-and-restaurants-for-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/istanbuls-best-luxury-hotels-and-restaurants-for-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"#Istanbul&#8217;s best luxury hotels and restaurants for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dcba9ebd15\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dcba9ebd15\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/istanbuls-best-luxury-hotels-and-restaurants-for-2022\/#%E2%80%9CIstanbuls_best_luxury_hotels_and_restaurants_for_2022%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Istanbul&#8217;s best luxury hotels and restaurants for 2022&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/istanbuls-best-luxury-hotels-and-restaurants-for-2022\/#The_guide\" >The guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/istanbuls-best-luxury-hotels-and-restaurants-for-2022\/#Where_to_shop\" >Where to shop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/istanbuls-best-luxury-hotels-and-restaurants-for-2022\/#Where_to_stay\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/istanbuls-best-luxury-hotels-and-restaurants-for-2022\/#Where_to_eat\" >Where to eat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIstanbuls_best_luxury_hotels_and_restaurants_for_2022%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Istanbul&#8217;s best luxury hotels and restaurants for 2022&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>Last summer the American billionaire crew, led by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, steered their yachts to the Turkish Aegean to frolic in the azure waters off Dalaman and Bodrum. <\/p>\n<p>This year, we hear the yachts will be stopping near reenergized and revitalized Istanbul, where they\u2019ll refuel their boats, take in the sights and shop till they drop.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our guide to Istanbul\u2019s best hotels, restaurants and shopping districts (so you can visit before they <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear as a backdrop in a TMZ shoot). <\/p>\n<p>After all, the city is one of the rare world capitals where you can <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> like the yacht crowd \u2014 with or without the billions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_guide\"><\/span>The guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-spice-bazaar-12.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Open-air shot of customers at the Spice bazaar. \" class=\"wp-image-21898018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-spice-bazaar-12.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-spice-bazaar-12.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-spice-bazaar-12.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Istanbul\u2019s bustling Spice Bazaar is for food flourishers. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Istanbul can be an overwhelming place \u2014 there\u2019s so much to see and do, eat and drink and, of course, shop. While wandering through the Grand Bazaar or the Spice Bazaar alone is magic, if you are on a time crunch or want to first get your bearings, or have someone tell you the significance of \u2014 well, everything \u2014 you might want to hire a guide. Our pick?\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/istanbultourstudio.com\/\">Istanbul Tour Studio<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Founded by Sinan Sokmen, a hospitality professional who is married to the former editor of Vogue Turkey,\u00a0the company employs art historians, archeologists, gourmands and fashion advisers to guide you through not just Istanbul but all of Turkey.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The guides take you beyond the basics and show you the real beating heart of this ancient city\u2019s coffee houses, tea gardens, bazaars and traditional workshops.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_shop\"><\/span><strong>Where to shop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Galataport<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-4.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=683\" alt=\"Interior of Galataport.\" class=\"wp-image-21678958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-4.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-4.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=683 683w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-4.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=341 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><figcaption>Galataport is home to some 250 retailers and restaurants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Until recently, the Galataport in the Karakoy district was a daunting eyesore \u2014 filled with warehouses, a worn-down ship terminal and an overgrown park. But the area has been transformed into a showpiece on the Bosporus.\u00a0The result redefines Istanbul\u2019s urban space, and is nothing short of awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Inside Istanbul's new Galataport.\" class=\"wp-image-21678856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The fancy new port can host three large ships at a time.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Ali Bekman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The cruise ship port, which can accommodate three extra-large ships (not to mention the smaller private yacht port nearby) is now underground, so those long lines of passengers and luggage no longer mar the view of Topkapi Palace or the Asian side of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Spanning\u00a0a three-quarter-mile stretch of coastline, the mixed-use development will incororporate offices as well as 250 retail and dining establishments, including some inside the old Post Office, which was renovated to keep its original footprint intact. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-5.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"The lobby of the Renzo Piano-designed Istanbul Modern Museum\" class=\"wp-image-21679197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-5.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-5.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/travel-istanbul-5.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>The Renzo Piano-designed Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Istanbul Modern Museum<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A formerly overgrown park has been transofrmed into an open space where families congregate and musicians play \u2014 all next to the Renzo Piano-designed Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Istanbul Museum of\u00a0Painting and Sculpture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Grand Bazaar<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-grand-bazaar-istanbul-13.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Interior shot of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar.\" class=\"wp-image-21898050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-grand-bazaar-istanbul-13.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-grand-bazaar-istanbul-13.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-grand-bazaar-istanbul-13.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>A Turkish flag hangs proudly above the city\u2019s famed Grand Bazaar. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Grand Bazaar is the largest and oldest market in the world, filled with ageless materpieces crafted by Turkish artisans. Be warned: The place is massive. And overwhelming. But worth it. Especially the Cevahir Bedesteni (a k a the Antique Old Bazaar), which dates to the 15th century. It still retains some of its original warehouse design, and boasts more than 120 shops selling all kinds of handcrafted treasures. Pro tip: Scout for Turkish bath towels which are pennies on the dollar compared to what they sell for in the States, as well as ceramics and (yes) rugs. Don\u2019t be frightened to bargain and sit for a cup of tea while going in for the kill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Serdar-\u0131 Ekrem<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-istanbul-11.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Exterior shot of Serdar-\u0131 Ekrem Street.\" class=\"wp-image-21897948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-istanbul-11.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-istanbul-11.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-istanbul-11.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Serdar-\u0131 Ekrem is a colorful and bustling shopping strip.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Near the historic Galata Tower is a tiny cobblestone street packed with boutiques and small shops carrying the best fashion Istanbul has to offer. There are no Zara\u2019s, H&amp;M\u2019s or other international brands, just fashionable spots to browse, including the Arzu Kaprol boutique,\u00a0the Atelier 55 or the antique-filled Kashif Sofa. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kempinski.com\/en\/istanbul\/ciragan-palace\/\"><strong>Ciragan Kempinksy Palace<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u00c7\u0131ra\u011fan Palace Kempinski Istanbul\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p69mbIouEKQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>If you really want to feel like a sultan, why not stay in a sultan\u2019s home? The Ciragan Kempinski, the only Ottoman palace and hotel along the Bosporus, was\u00a0built by Sultan Abdulaziz in 1872 as his family home (although he only lived there for four years before he was mysteriously found dead inside after being dethroned). <\/p>\n<p>The palace fell into a state of disrepair until the 1990s, when it was turned into a hotel by developers, who thankfully left its grand architecture intact. A stay here is a true once-in-a-lifetime experience, as everyone who enters its doors is treated like royalty.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-greetings-at-the-Ciragan-Palace.jpeg?w=768\" alt=\"Exterior of the doorman at Ciragan Palace.\" class=\"wp-image-21897942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-greetings-at-the-Ciragan-Palace.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1152 1152w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-greetings-at-the-Ciragan-Palace.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=768 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-greetings-at-the-Ciragan-Palace.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/travel-greetings-at-the-Ciragan-Palace.jpeg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><figcaption>The doormen at the palace greet you as royalty. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Paula Froelich<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Come for the view and the architecture and stay for the impeccable service and the food, some of which is straight from the original sultan\u2019s menu.\u00a0Although it may be more than 200 years old, the Ciragan Kempinski also has the amenities a modern-day VIP might need: a helicopter pad, a new yacht dock and many, many electrical outlets.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peninsula.com\/en\/istanbul\"><strong>The Peninsula<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/The-Peninsula-Istanbul-rendering.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Rendering of the coming Peninsula hotel in Istanbul.\" class=\"wp-image-21678734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/The-Peninsula-Istanbul-rendering.png?w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/The-Peninsula-Istanbul-rendering.png 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/The-Peninsula-Istanbul-rendering.png?w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Istanbul is welcoming a new ship-to-chic Peninsula hotel later this year.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">The Peninsula Hotels<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Later this year, the Peninsula will debut its first Istanbul outpost, right on the edge of the Galataport (so that well-heeled cruise passengers can walk directly from the ship to their five-star hotel). Designed to complement the historic Post Office next door, the hotel features classic architecture, 177 guest rooms and a Turkish spa. <\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixsenses.com\/en\/resorts\/kocatas-mansions-istanbul\"><strong>Six Senses Kocatas Mansions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>This stunning hotel opened in November 2019 \u2014 just in time for a global pandemic. Comprised of two Ottoman-era mansions on the banks of the Bosporus in the\u00a0Sariyer district north of Sultanahmet, the \u201cboutique\u201d hotel re-opened late last year, offering 45 rooms, some with fireplaces. Attention has been paid to original architectural details of the former mansions. The result is a true urban resort complete with spas, a commitment to sustainability, and a houseboat to take you and your friends on sunset cruises along the Bosporus.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat\"><\/span>Where to eat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lokanta 1741<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>The new restaurant inside the Gaglogu Hamajmi, a 300-year-old hammam, is a jewel box \u2014 a true secret garden hidden among the hubbub of the\u00a0Ca\u011falo\u011flu neighborhood. To get to it, you must pass through the hammam, enter\u00a0a rabbit-hole-like corridor and finally wander into this hidden restaurant, which has a beautiful terraced garden overlooking the ancient hammam domes.\u00a0While everything on the menu is spectacular, the\u00a0Turitli Pide (which visually resembles a Turkish calzone \u2014 fresh bread stuffed with chopped lamb) is a must. It\u2019s served with assorted side dishes of bone broth, sour cream and fresh oregano, all of which should be added to the Pide before eating. The result is a bit messy but miraculous \u2014 a dish we still dream about weekly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pandeli<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"\/>\n<p>This historic restaurant inside the Spice Bazaar founded by PanDeli \u00c7obano\u011flu, reopened its doors in December 2018 \u2014 but it has been open in one way or another, serving traditional Istanbul cuisine, since the early 20th\u00a0century. PanDeli was renowned for feeding the likes of Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk, Queen Elizabeth II and Audrey Hepburn. The new owners have kept the original ambience and basic menu, while adding a few new, must-try dishes, including sea bass cooked in paper, <em>d\u00f6ner<\/em> on pastry (<em>su b\u00f6re\u011fi<\/em>) and <em>hamsi pilav<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foxy Istanbul<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"\/>\n<p>The intimate wine bistro, in the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.subkarakoy.com\/en\/\">SuB Hotel Karak\u00f6y<\/a>, is a huge cult hit with locals according to Sokmen, due to its unusual pairings of natural local wines with creative dishes that reinterpret endangered culinary delights of the region, including\u00a0<em>lakerda<\/em>\u00a0(pickled bonito) and <em>topik<\/em>\u00a0(the ever-popular Armenian dish made of a potato and chickpea shell filled with a paste of onions, currants, pine nuts and tahini).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Street cafes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While in Istanbul, you must try\u00a0<em>lahmacun<\/em> \u2014 the Turkish street food that resembles a pizza. 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