Five establishments received stars and ten stood out for their value for money
The city of Istanbul, Turkey was the 2022 debut destination in the Michelin Guide, the world’s most renowned restaurant guide. In October, the publication revealed the 53 locations highlighted by its inspectors. Among them, one restaurant received two stars, four received a star, one received a green star, ten were classified as Bib Gourmand and 38 were simply recommended by the guide.
To enter the publication, the places are evaluated by inspectors who carry out anonymous visits and evaluate the quality of the products, the flavors, the culinary techniques, the personality of the chef in the kitchen, the relationship between quality and price and the consistency between visits. The best rated earn from one to three stars. The green star, in turn, is a category of recognition for sustainable restaurant practices, while those rated Bib Gourmand (the name of the Michelin mascot) are the restaurants with the best value for money.
The International Director of Michelin Guides, Gwendal Poullennec, said this is a unique moment in the history of Istanbul: “With 53 restaurants, including five-star restaurants, our selection reveals the breadth of this talented gastronomic landscape, proud of its identity and its traditions, but also open to the world. “
Michelin starred restaurants in Istanbul
Awarded two stars, the highlight of the Istanbul Michelin Guide was the restaurant TURKISH Fatih Tutaklocated in the neighborhood of Şişli, in the European part of the city. With the proposal to never abandon typically Turkish flavors, the cuisine of chefs Fatih Tutak (also owner), Ogün Koca and Taylan Yücel recalls their childhood by preparing modern and sophisticated reinterpretations of traditional Balkan, Mediterranean and Anatolian dishes, the central region of Turkey.
Traditional Istanbul cuisine is also featured in the four Michelin-starred restaurants: Araka, Mikla, Neolokal and Nicole. The restaurant arakalocated in the neighborhood of Yenikoy and led by chef Zeynep Pınar Taşdemir, is more focused on preparing seasonal vegetables, with many seasonings from the region.
or Mikla was already a constant figure on the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world, a sort of Oscar of gastronomy. Now, chef owner Mehmet Gürs also holds a Michelin star to honor his cuisine, which rethinks the use of Central Anatolian ingredients, often seen as “humble,” to create exquisite dishes. It is located in the district of Beyoglu.
The Anatolian repertoire is also present at the Neolokal, which is located at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. In addition to receiving a star for food quality, the restaurant also received a green star for its pioneering approach to sustainable gastronomy and actions to safeguard and promote Turkish culinary heritage.
Finally, also in Beyoglu, is Nicole, where traditional Turkish recipes coexist with Middle Eastern spices. The restaurant is run by chef Serkan Aksoy, who always gives priority to the use of regional and ethically sourced products. It is housed in a 1901 building built for the nuns of the Franciscan order of Istanbul, including Agnés Marthe Nicole, who gave the place its name.
Bib Gourmet Restaurants in Istanbul
Located just above the Egyptian bazaar (spice market), the Pandeli restaurant offers traditional Turkish dishes in an environment entirely covered with blue ceramic. Even with typical roots, the Alaf restaurant has the most modern vibe and is led by chef Deniz, who uses various influences in his preparations complemented by the many cocktails sold on site.
The famous Karakoy restaurant Locantasi satisfied the inspectors of the Michelin Guide for his halfquick meals that can be easily combined with the typical Turkish drink, the raki🇧🇷 Another restaurant offering a wide variety of half and the tershanelocated on the eighth floor of the Hotel Momento, in the district of Beyoglu🇧🇷 Specializing in quick meals, Giritli is located on an outdoor veranda during the summer in doesone of the busiest areas in Istanbul, and also features innovative creations rooted in more traditional Turkish cuisine.
Run by chef Volkan Türe, the restaurant Aseste brings a romantic atmosphere with original creations and several options of vegetarian dishes. Still on the Asian side, the restaurant Calypso🇧🇷 located in the district of Kuçükyalihas been recognized for its dishes based on fish, seafood, fresh seafood, half and salads. In the trendy neighborhood of cucurcumaCuma serves Mediterranean and internationally inspired cuisine such as tapas, ceviche and pizza.
SADE Beş Denizler Mutfağı also highlights Anatolian-inspired cuisine, with snacks, hearty meals and the house specialty: beef tongue with chilli. already the restaurant Aman da Bravolocated in Beşiktaşit stood out for its typically Turkish dishes served in the concept of modern bistronomy, with ingredients produced in the country itself.
The full selection of the Istanbul 2023 Michelin Guide is available on the website.
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