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.
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One Michelin Star award to restaurants that use very good ingredients, and where food is cooked to a high standard and with successful consistency.
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Two Michelin Stars award according to the character and talent of the restaurant's chef.
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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, Silahsor Cad, Yeniyol Sk. No:2, 34440 Sisli/Istanbul
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
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Araka (Istanbul)
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Arkestra N (Istanbul)
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Mikla (Istanbul)
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Neolokal (Istanbul)
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Nicole (Istanbul)
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Sankai by Nagaya (Istanbul)
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OD Urla (Izmir)
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Teruar Urla (Izmir)
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Vino Locale (Izmir)
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Kitchen (Izmir)
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Macakizi (Bodrum)
Michelin Green Star
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Neolokal (Istanbul)
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Circle by Vertical (Istanbul)
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Od Urla (Izmir)
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Vino Lcoale (Izmir)
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Hic Lokanta (Izmir)
Bib Gourmand Award Restaurants by Michelin Guide in Istanbul
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Aida - vino e cucina (Istanbul)
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Aheste (Istanbul)
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Alaf (istanbul)
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Aman da Bravo (Istanbul)
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Calipso Fish (Istanbul)
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Circle by Vertical (Istanbul)
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Cuma (Istanbul)
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Efendy (Istanbul)
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Fauna (Istanbul)
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Foxy Nisantasi (Istanbul)
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Giritli (Istanbul)
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Inari Omakase Kurucesme (Istanbul)
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Karakoy Lokantasi (Istanbul)
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Pandeli (Istanbul)
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SADE Bes Denizler Mutfagi (Istanbul)
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Tavaci Recep Usta Bostanci (Istanbul)
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The Red Balloon (Istanbul)
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Tershane (Istanbul)
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Adil Muftuoglu (Izmir)
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Aysa Bosnak Borekcisi (Izmir)
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Begendik Abi (Izmir)
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Hic Lokanta (Izmir)
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LA Mahzen (Izmir)
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Tavaci Recep Usta (Izmir)
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Iki Sandal (Bodrum)
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Otantik Ocakbasi (Bodrum)
38 Recommended Restaurants Michelin Guide in Istanbul
Istanbul
1924 Istanbul - Aila - Akira Back istanbul - AQUA- AsEKA – Atolye - Avlu Restaurant - AZUR - Balikci Kahraman- Banyan – Beyti - Borsa Restaurant - cok cok Thai – Deraliye - Eleos Beyoglu - Eleos Yesilkoy - Gallada – Glens - Hakkasan istanbul – itsumi – Khorasani - Kiss the frog – Kiyi - Kubbeli Lounge - Lokanta 1741 - Lokanta Feriye - Lokanta Gokturk – Matbah – Murver - Nobu Istanbul - OCAK – Octo - Park Fora – ROKA – Ruby - Rumelihisari Iskele – Saku – sans - Seraf Mahmutbey - Seraf Vadi - Sofyali 9 – Spago - St. Regis Brasserie - Sunset Grill & Bar – Tatbak - The GALLiARD Vadistanbul – Topaz - Tugra Restaurant - Vogue Restaurant - Yeni Lokanta - Zuma Istanbul
Izmir
Amavi - Isabey Bagevi - Kasap Fuat - Levan - Ristorante Pizzeria Venedik - SOTA ALAcATI
Bodrum
Bagarasi – Derekoy - Lokantasi Ent Restaurant - Hakkasan Bodrum - Isola Manzara - Kismet Lokantasi - Kurul Bitez - Loft Elia Malva - Orfoz Restaurant - Orkide Balik - 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, 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.