Grasping sustainability in a big city: A farm trip with Maksut Askar - Neolokal, Istanbul

İstanbul’s centuries-old, rich, multicultural cuisine displays diverse traditions in various locations today. Some restaurants reunite people with the palace cuisine, some reinterpret familiar flavors with a chef’s touch; some try to serve the dishes everyone likes in a usual way, and some recreate familiar dishes from scratch. Frankly, there is room for everyone in this great metropolis.

Every year, the number of MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in Croatia increases, as does the number awarded a MICHELIN Green Star thanks to the country’s growing interest in sustainability

From Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants to charming residences nestled in the beautiful Italian countryside, the MICHELIN Guide helps make your travels even more special.

Gostilna Krištof is a family-run establishment approximately thirty minutes from Ljubljana. In the village of Predoslje, in the heart of Gorenjska, in one of the finest examples in the area of a Gostilna (traditional Slovenian restaurant) and its hospitality. This you can see on parking your car outside the fine villa housing the restaurant, with the green of the arbor cooling the summer outdoor area, but also on entering where old family photos peer from the walls, while the wood tables, covered with white tablecloths, are a prelude to a decidedly engaging experience.

In almost every country, the capital city evokes images of “refined cuisine” due to its association with palaces and aristocracy. In Türkiye, the spotlight naturally falls on the “old capital,” Istanbul. First established as the capital by Emperor Constantine, Istanbul has maintained this prestigious status for centuries.

• Sir Kwinten is promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars while Hof van Cleve, who is starting a new chapter, is awarded Two MICHELIN Stars directly. • 9 restaurants awarded One MICHELIN Star for the first time. • Neon, in Lierre, receives the MICHELIN Green Star for its remarkable commitment to sustainable gastronomy.

Sankai by Nagara is one of the latest One-Star restaurants in Istanbul. It serves the city’s most sophisticated Japanese flavors and promises to offer an authentic Japanese dining experience with a kitchen led by Chef Nagaya and Chef Shibata. And how could they create this “authentic Japanese dining experience” in Istanbul?

The MICHELIN Guide continues the trip through Slovenia to discover its chefs and their tasteful cuisine. Following the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia in September 2024, we take a closer look at Hiša Linhart in Radovljica, run by chef Uroš Štefelin.

From great value Bib Gourmands to Michelin Stars, sustainable Green Stars to Special Awards, discover all the new awards presented at The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony

An avenue of approximately two kilometers beckoning flaneurs and flaneuses of the city; monumental stone buildings on both sides reflecting diverse architectural styles, each more glamorous than the other; chic restaurants, patisseries, and cafés embracing the entire neighborhood: Welcome to İstiklal Street, also known as Cadde-i Kebir or Grand Rue de Pera!

Front-of-house teams are made up of professionals who can elevate a dining experience to a whole new level. The team at Restaurant Tuğra in Istanbul, headed up by Ismail Kahveci, is a case in point… and recipient of our Service Award. This article is supported by Mastercard, official partner of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul, Izmir & Bodrum.