2 Best Restaurants in Turkey

With ornate Arabesque decorations and mosaic lamps, this centrally located café is an atmospheric place to spend a long morning. The picturesque breakfast spread is expansive and includes a mixture of Turkish and Lebanese dishes. Arada has two other outposts, one a five-minute walk up the hill from this one and the other in Üsküdar.

Housed in a historic building not far from Istiklal Caddesi, Zeytuna serves elegant Middle Eastern dishes that are made for sharing. You can choose to eat in the dining hall or at the adjacent bar, with its low-slung couches and moody lighting, for a more casual experience.