Where to Eat in Istanbul: A No-Fluff Guide to the City’s Best Bites
Awakened VoyagesTired of eating sad wraps and soggy Baklava near the Hagia Sophia?
Same. That’s why I made this.
This isn’t your average travel guide. It’s a highly edible, personally-tested food map of Istanbul—packed with the kind of places you'd only hear about from a local friend (or a very hungry writer). I skipped the influencer hype and tourist traps… and found the best of both sides of the city.
Inside you’ll get:
Restaurant recommendations by neighbourhood + budget
20+ must-try Turkish dishes (including the weird ones) A step-by-step Istanbul dessert crawl
A Google Maps link with pins for every place
A 24-hour food itinerary (perfect for layovers)
Bonus tips: what to order, how to not embarrass yourself with rakı, and more
Ideal for: Foodies, first-timers, solo travellers, or anyone who wants to skip the hotel buffet and eat like a local.
A no-fluff, deeply delicious food guide to Istanbul—created by someone who actually ate at all these spots. Includes restaurant picks, dessert trail, cultural tips, a 24-hour itinerary + a Google Map with pins.