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Born and Bred in Anatolia: Mikla’s Love Affair with Lamb
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.
Editor's Picks
What is a Michelin Star?
All your questions answered by a MICHELIN Guide Inspector.
The rejuvenating tastes of Istanbul
Istanbul does food, art, parks, boats, and spring, summer better than any other city on earth.
Grasping sustainability in a big city: A farm trip with Maksut Askar - Neolokal, Istanbul
We spent a day in Urban Gardens in Gümüşdere, Istanbul with Maksut Askar, chef of Neolokal restaurant, the only one awarded a MICHELIN Green Star in Istanbul 2022.
İzmir and Bodrum added to the MICHELIN Guide’s Turkish map
İzmir and Bodrum join İstanbul as the two new Turkish territories scrutinized by the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors. This extension to two iconic and touristic territories confirms Türkiye as a rich and thrilling gourmet destination. Restaurant selections for İzmir and Bodrum will be announced together with the İstanbul one, during the same Ceremony to be hold on November 9th 2023 in İstanbul
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony

53 restaurants spotlighted in the first selection of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul
Michelin is pleased to present the very first selection of restaurants of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul 2023. With 53 restaurants making the selection, the Istanbul culinary map greatly impressed the MICHELIN Guide inspectors.
Dining Out
Born and Bred in Anatolia: Mikla’s Love Affair with Lamb
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.
The rejuvenating tastes of Istanbul
Istanbul does food, art, parks, boats, and spring, summer better than any other city on earth.
Three Istanbul restaurants that made an impression on our inspectors
Istanbul's abundance of beauty is bound to make a lasting impression on any visitor. This city is steeped in history, and the sight of the Bosphorus, its unique lifeline, will stay with you for a lifetime. The restaurants in our MICHELIN selection often share in that beauty, too. Our inspectors have selected three establishments where the captivating splendour of Istanbul comes into its own.
Features
What is a Michelin Star?
All your questions answered by a MICHELIN Guide Inspector.
Istanbul and its fishes: traditional and modern interpretations
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.

What Is The MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award?
Discover more about our award for good quality, good value cooking
People

Coming back to Istanbul to find yourself: a day with Fatih Tutak - Restaurant TURK Fatih Tutak
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.

Diverse women, diverse styles: Female chefs of Istanbul
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.

A living legend, a signature dish: Beyti
Beyti is a dish known to almost everyone in Türkiye. Even though there may be different versions, everyone still thinks of a delicious meat dish upon hearing the word “beyti.” While often we aren’t aware when a certain dish is made for the first time or who created it, but that’s not the case for beyti: the creator and namesake, Beyti Güler, is one of the most prominent masters alive.
Wine
Restaurants Carry Türkiye's Heritage Grapes to The Future
Anatolian land has blessed us with grapes. Discussion about the local food or cuisine automatically brings the topic of local wines. What grows together, goes together.
Travel
10 restaurants from which to admire Istanbul’s skyline
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.
Rock Stars: the incredible cave hotels of Cappadocia
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.
Cave Inn: Constructing a cave hotel in Cappadocia
Once upon a time, the cave dwellings of Cappadocia were hidden. Not anymore. The ancient residences have been restored by hoteliers who believe the best way to enjoy the odd geology of the region is from within it.
News & Views

İzmir and Bodrum added to the MICHELIN Guide’s Turkish map
İzmir and Bodrum join İstanbul as the two new Turkish territories scrutinized by the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors. This extension to two iconic and touristic territories confirms Türkiye as a rich and thrilling gourmet destination. Restaurant selections for İzmir and Bodrum will be announced together with the İstanbul one, during the same Ceremony to be hold on November 9th 2023 in İstanbul
Sustainable Gastronomy

Grasping sustainability in a big city: A farm trip with Maksut Askar - Neolokal, Istanbul
We spent a day in Urban Gardens in Gümüşdere, Istanbul with Maksut Askar, chef of Neolokal restaurant, the only one awarded a MICHELIN Green Star in Istanbul 2022.

What is a MICHELIN Green Star?
Introduced in 2020 during the presentation of the MICHELIN Guide France selection, and now deployed in all of the Guide's selections, the Green Star is the newest MICHELIN award. Let's take a closer look at this new green award.