Michelin Star Restaurants in Istanbul

Getting a Michelin star is a huge deal for a restaurant. It´s like a culinary gold star. Chefs and restaurants work really hard to get recognized because it boosts their reputation and brings in more customers.When tourists visit Turkey, they often pick restaurants that Michelin Guide has given awards to. This helps them find and enjoy the tastiest local foods. This way, they can make sure they try the best local dishes.

Updated Date : 19.11.2023

 

The Michelin Star is the world's most prestigious restaurant rating system and gives stars to luxury restaurants. Michelin Guide announces the stars every year restaurants are awarded based on factors such as the harmony of flavors, the quality of the ingredients used, the mastery of cooking techniques, the reflection of the chef's character in the restaurant, and the consistent success in the menu.

  • One Michelin Star award to restaurants that use very good ingredients, and where food is cooked to a high standard and with successful consistency.
  • Two Michelin Stars award according to the character and talent of the restaurant's chef.
  • Three Michelin Stars award to restaurants run by chefs who turn food into art.

On this year, there are 111 recommended restaurants in total, with 77 in Istanbul, 15 in Izmir, and 19 in Bodrum. It is the first time, Izmir and Bodrum has michelin has award by Michelin. Araka, Mikla, Neolokal, and Nicole restaurants were awarded 1 Michelin Star each, while Turk Fatih Tutak's restaurant retained its 2 Michelin Stars in the Michelin Guide 2023.

The Michelin Guide recommends a total of 11 One MICHELIN Star restaurants, with 6 situated in Istanbul, 3 in Izmir, and 2 in Bodrum. For those seeking quality dining at more affordable prices, there are 26 Bib Gourmand restaurants, distributed among 18 in Istanbul, 6 in Izmir, and 2 in Bodrum. If you're open to a diverse range of culinary experiences, the guide lists 73 selected restaurants, encompassing 52 in Istanbul, 6 in Izmir, and 15 in Bodrum. Additionally, the Michelin Guide recognizes 5 MICHELIN Green Star restaurants, with 2 located in Istanbul and 3 in Izmir. These Green Star establishments are acknowledged for their commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious practices.

Michelin Awarded Restaurants in Istanbul

TURK Fatih Tutak – 2 Michelin-starred

For reservation: https://guest.rezervem.com.tr/Turk-Fatih-Tutak
Website: https://turkft.com/
Address: Cumhuriyet, Cumhuriyet, Silahşör Cad, Yeniyol Sk. No:2, 34440 Şişli/İstanbul
How to get TURK Fatih Tutak Restaurant
From Taksim to Turk Fatih Tutak Restaurant: Take M1 Metro from Taksim Square to Osmanbey Station and walk for around 15 minutes
From Sultanahmet to Turk Fatih Tutak Restaurant: Take the T1 tram to Laleli University station, change to M1 Metro from Vezneciler station to Osmanbey station, and walk for around 15 minutes. 
Opening Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays open between 06:30 to 11:30 pm. On Sundays and Mondays closed.

One Michelin Starred Restaurants

  • Araka (Istanbul)
  • Arkestra N (Istanbul)
  • Mikla (Istanbul)
  • Neolokal (Istanbul)
  • Nicole (Istanbul)
  • Sankai by Nagaya (Istanbul)
  • OD Urla (Izmir)
  • Teruar Urla (Izmir)
  • Vino Locale (Izmir)
  • Kitchen (Izmir)
  • Maçakızı (Bodrum)

Michelin Green Star

  • Neolokal (Istanbul)
  • Circle by Vertical (Istanbul)
  • Od Urla (Izmir)
  • Vino Lcoale (Izmir)
  • Hiç Lokanta (Izmir)

Bib Gourmand Award Restaurants by Michelin Guide in IstanbulAheste (Istanbul)

  • Aida - vino e cucina (Istanbul)
  • Alaf (Istanbul)
  • Aman da Bravo (Istanbul)
  • Calipso Fish (Istanbul)
  • Circle by Vertical (Istanbul)
  • Cuma (Istanbul)
  • Efendy (Istanbul)
  • Fauna (Istanbul)
  • Foxy Nişantaşı (Istanbul)
  • Giritli (Istanbul)
  • Inari Omakase Kuruçeşme (Istanbul)
  • Karaköy Lokantası (Istanbul)
  • Pandeli (Istanbul)
  • SADE Beş Denizler Mutfağı (Istanbul)
  • Tavacı Recep Usta Bostancı (Istanbul)
  • The Red Balloon (Istanbul)
  • Tershane (Istanbul)
  • Adil Müftüoğlu (Izmir)
  • Ayşa Boşnak Börekçisi (Izmir)
  • Beğendik Abi (Izmir)
  • Hiç Lokanta (Izmir)
  • LA Mahzen (Izmir)
  • Tavacı Recep Usta (Izmir)
  • İki Sandal (Bodrum)
  • Otantik Ocakbaşı (Bodrum)

38 Recommended Restaurants Michelin Guide in Istanbul

Istanbul

1924 Istanbul - Aila - Akira Back İstanbul - AQUA- AŞEKA – Atölye - Avlu Restaurant - AZUR - Balıkçı Kahraman- Banyan – Beyti - Borsa Restaurant - Çok Çok Thai – Deraliye - Eleos Beyoğlu - Eleos Yeşilköy - Gallada – Glens - Hakkasan İstanbul – Itsumi – Khorasani - Kiss the frog – Kıyı - Kubbeli Lounge - Lokanta 1741 - Lokanta Feriye - Lokanta Göktürk – Matbah – Mürver - Nobu Istanbul - OCAK – Octo - Park Fora – ROKA – Ruby - Rumelihisarı İskele – Saku – Şans - Seraf Mahmutbey - Seraf Vadi - Sofyalı 9 – Spago - St. Regis Brasserie - Sunset Grill & Bar – Tatbak - The GALLIARD Vadistanbul – Topaz - Tuğra Restaurant - Vogue Restaurant - Yeni Lokanta - Zuma Istanbul

Izmir

Amavi - İsabey Bağevi - Kasap Fuat - Levan - Ristorante Pizzeria Venedik - SOTA ALAÇATI

Bodrum

Bağarası – Dereköy - Lokantasi Ent Restaurant - Hakkasan Bodrum - Isola Manzara - Kısmet Lokantası - Kurul Bitez - Loft Elia Malva - Orfoz Restaurant - Orkide Balık - Sait Sia Eli - Tuti - Zuma Bodrum

The Michelin Guide is a fancy book that tells us about really good restaurants. In Istanbul, a big city with lots of different foods, some restaurants get special Michelin stars. By this blog the Istanbul E-pass helps people easily find these awesome restaurants in the Michelin Guide. So, if you want to eat at the best places in Istanbul, the Michelin Guide and E-pass are like your foodie friends, showing you where to go and best attractions in Istanbul.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Michelin star?

    The Michelin Star is the world's most prestigious restaurant rating system that gives stars to luxury restaurants and suggests the best restaurants in cities. 

  • How many stars does Michelin give?

    Michelin-guide has a maximum of 3 stars. One Michelin Star award to restaurants that use very good ingredients, and where food is cooked to a high standard and with successful consistency. Two Michelin Stars award according to the character and talent of the restaurant's chef. Three Michelin Stars award to restaurants run by chefs who turn food into art.

  • Does Istanbul have Michelin-star restaurants?

    Yes, it does. Istanbul has 7 Michelin-star restaurants. One of them has 2 stars, other six restaurants have 1 star. (TURK Fatih Tutak – 2 Michelin-starred, Araka - 1 star, Arkestra N 1 star 1 star - Mikla 1 star - Neolokal 1 star - Nicole 1 star- Sankai by Nagaya 1 star)

     

  • Are Michelin Guide suggestions reliable?

    Yes it is. Many people trust the Michelin Guide for finding great restaurants. Inspectors from Michelin visit places secretly and decide which ones are excellent. They look at things like the chef's skills, the quality of the ingredients, and how good the food is.

  • How many restaurants recomended in Turkey by Michelin?

    111 restaurants are chosen by Michelin. 77 of them are in Istanbul, other 15 restaurants are chosen in Izmir and 19 restaurants are in Bodrum.

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