Recommend restaurants in Istanbul for December
THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Istanbul
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Recommend restaurants in Istanbul for December
Updated in 2025
Neolokal
No. 2 of Fine Dining in Istanbul
4.6/5
13 Reviews
$$$$Reservation Available
Western-style
TURK Fatih Tutak
No. 1 of Fine Dining in Istanbul
4.8/5
11 Reviews
$$$$Western-style
Arkestra
No. 3 of Fine Dining in Istanbul
4.6/5
11 Reviews
$$$$Western-style
NICOLE
No. 6 of Fine Dining in Istanbul
4.3/5
6 Reviews
$$$$Western-style
Mikla
No. 4 of Fine Dining in Istanbul
4.4/5
11 Reviews
$$$$Western-style
Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant
No. 3 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.2/5
16 Reviews
$$-$$$Seafood
No.1 Chinese Hotpot BBQ
4.6/5
13 Reviews
$$-$$$Hot Pot
Matbah Restaurant
No. 10 of Fine Dining in Istanbul
4.3/5
11 Reviews
$$$$Reservation Available
Western-style
Sehzade Cag Kebap
No. 11 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.4/5
13 Reviews
$Barbeque
Seven Hills Restaurant
No. 1 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
5/5
35 Reviews
$$-$$$Seafood
Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi Selim Usta
No. 9 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.3/5
63 Reviews
$Western-style
Sirkeci Lokantası 1912
No. 6 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.5/5
5 Reviews
$$-$$$Western-style
Barbeku House
4.5/5
18 Reviews
$Barbeque
Beyti
One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.6/5
10 Reviews
$$-$$$Western-style
IST TOO
One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.7/5
7 Reviews
$$-$$$Halal
Isokyo
One of the Top Fine Dining in Istanbul
4.8/5
8 Reviews
$$-$$$Fusion Cuisine
Hafız Mustafa
4.3/5
70 Reviews
$Bakeries
ElbikHad an amazing experience at this dessert place! The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff were too friendly. The desserts were absolutely delicious ,, Everything was made with high-quality ingredients, and the portions were perfect. Definitely a must visit for anyone with a sweet tooth! Highly recommend to all.Hafiz Mustafa 1864, Sirkeci
No. 4 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.7/5
13 Reviews
$$-$$$Bakeries
Aheste
No. 19 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.5/5
6 Reviews
$$$$Western-style
Novikov Istanbul
No. 10 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Istanbul
4.2/5
5 Reviews
$$-$$$Fusion Cuisine
AQUA
4.6/5
12 Reviews
$$$$Western-style
TÜNEL MADO
5/5
34 Reviews
$Coffee Shops
Baran Et & Mangal
4.7/5
6 Reviews
$$-$$$Western-style
Wan How Chinese Restaurant
4.8/5
9 Reviews
$$-$$$Akira Back
4.7/5
6 Reviews
$$$$Japanese
Adora Restaurant
3.7/5
25 Reviews
$$-$$$Western-style
Hocapasa Pidecisi
5/5
3 Reviews
$Western-style
Harab'be Cafe
4.7/5
4 Reviews
$$-$$$Coffee Shops
Sultanahmet Fish House, Istanbul Restaurant, Dining
5/5
2 Reviews
$$-$$$Seafood
Shang Palace
4.7/5
16 Reviews
$$-$$$Cantonese Cuisine