Lamb happens to be one of the most beloved ingredients both in Istanbul and in Türkiye. An extraordinary meat with its unique texture, lamb adds its aromatic taste no matter what the recipe is.

Istanbul does food, art, parks, boats, and spring, summer better than any other city on earth.

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Imagine a city where fish has played an important role in its gastronomy since ancient times with fish patterns on its coins and different fish dishes: there, this is Istanbul.

Spend a day with Fatih Tutak, chef of the very first 2 Star restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul. Hidden among the skyscrapers, this place offers a mesmerizing journey to the new Anatolian cuisine spiced up with Chef Fatih's fantasies.

Despite the fact that cooking has been seen primarily as a female duty for centuries, it is an unfortunate irony that cuisine, and especially refined cuisine continues to be considered a male exclusive profession. Female chefs still have to exert harder work compared to their male counterparts in order to achieve a similar level of success and regard. However, as is the case in the rest of the world, plenty of female chefs in Istanbul have proven themselves and achieved the recognition they deserve. And they all reflect their own personalities and signature styles in their cuisines.

For unique views of the metropolis on the Bosphorus and world-class cuisine recommended by MICHELIN inspectors, these rooftop restaurants are where it’s at. So, where in Istanbul should you book to be sure to have the best experience of all this first-hand? Our inspectors have collated 10 establishments that deserve a slot in your itinerary.

Cappadocia is famous for the general strangeness of its landscape, most especially the unique vertical rock formations known as “fairy chimneys.” But in our offices, this region in Türkiye is equally famous for what’s below ground level, and it’s one of the most delicious two-word phrases in the language: cave hotels.