I have just returned from a trip to Istanbul and am adding more restaurants below to the original list of favorites I posted last year.  I will be posting a detailed Istanbul travel guide shortly with tips on where to go, where not to stay, what to do and more.

Refik Meyhane
Sofyali Sokak 10/12
Asmalı Mescit
Beyoğlu
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 243 2834
One of Istanbul’s most popular meyhanes (taver), packed at lunch and dinner; delicious mezes and grilled meats

Leb-i-Derya
Kumbaracı yokuşu 57/6
Tünel, Beyoğlu
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 293 49 89
www.lebiderya.com
Great views from top of an apartment building, excellent Mediterranean food

Zuma
Salhane Sokak 7
Ortaköy
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 236 2296
www.zumarestaurant.com
Sushi

Hakkasan
Kanyon Büyükdere Caddesi
Levent
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 319 8888
www.hakkasan.com
(Facebook page for photo http://www.facebook.com/pages/HAKKASAN-STANBUL/64189983808)
Chinese Fusion

Topaz Restaurant
İnönü Caddesi 50
Gümüşsuyu
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 249 1001
www.topazistanbul.com
Expensive restaurant serving modern Turkish cuisine, fabulous views over the Bosphorus bridge, good for business dinners or for celebrating a special occasion

Sunset Grill & Bar
2 Adnan Saygun Caddesi
Ulus Park
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 287 0357
www.sunsetgrillbar.com
Sushi

House Café Tünel (other locations too)
Asmalı Mescit No:9/1-2
Beyoğlu
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 245 9515
www.thehousecafe.com.tr

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Original list of favorite restaurants in Istanbul
Favorite hotels in Istanbul
Review of Witt Istanbul Suites (my recommended place to stay)
Review of Ciya Sofrasi restaurant (amazing food)

*Google map of favorite restaurants, hotels and cafes in Istanbul*

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