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    Istanbul is a city that never sleeps. It is also a food paradise, and there is no better place in the town than Karaköy to reflect it. This cool area is home to some of Istanbul's best restaurants, from traditional Turkish cuisine to French pubs and seafood restaurants, with fresh fish arriving every day. In addition, in Karaköy, Istanbul, there are several balconies and restaurants on the roof.

    The nearby suburb of Sultanahmet is not a favorite dining destination for local people (Sultanahmet still has many good restaurants), but if you want to eat like them, Karaköy will be crowded with local people in Istanbul. Another reason Karaköy is a good place to visit regularly is that it is only a 20-30 minute walk from the Sultanahmet and Taksim hotels, which is very convenient for guests.

Difference Between “Lokanta” and “Restaurant”

You will notice that in this case, we use the Turkish terms lokanta and restaurant alternately. Although rocantar's literal translation is a restaurant, there are some cultural differences that deserve attention.

Locanta restaurant functions like a restaurant, but more casual. You don't need to dress or book locanta (dinner is usually the exception).

Although this is not always the case, in locanta, there is usually no menu and you can order a can of food prepared for the buffet.

Generally speaking, Turks go to locanta just as Englishmen go to bars. Most locals also offer alcoholic drinks, which is the perfect place for close friends and couples to enjoy good time while enjoying delicious food.

Best restaurants in Karaköy:

1.     Nato Lokantası

NATO lokantas ı was founded in 1972. At that time, Turkey joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, so the name of the restaurant came from this historical event.

This restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants in the region, specializing in Turkish kebabs. We strongly recommend that you taste their forest kebab or eggplant.

No fixed menu is provided; Instead, they change the menu every day. If you're having fun for the first time, go back to Turkish food and find new flavors.

2.     Karaköy Lokantası

     This family restaurant is located in the center of Karaköy and has served delicious food since 2000. This is one of the best choices to experience the rocantar tradition in Turkey.

The decoration of this place looks like a French pub, and the tiles are inspired by the allusions of Iznik and Turkish local style.

This restaurant offers Turkish food and classic Turkish food.

Their most popular main course is Hünkar Beğendi, which is made of mutton slices and placed on a layer of vanilla butter eggplant puree.

If you are looking for a great example of Turkish hospitality, exquisite decoration and delicious food, Karaköy lokantas ı should be your first choice.

3.     Mükellef Karaköy

Mükellef Karaköy is a good choice if you want to get a meal from one of Turkey's most famous chefs. This restaurant is the property of the famous Turkish chef Arda Türkmen, which specializes in traditional cuisine with contemporary characteristics.

It may not be difficult to guarantee 120 seats, but it is recommended to book a table in advance.

Music is an important part of Turkish traditional culture in mehane (Turkish wine restaurant) and lokanta. This is one of the best places to taste "rakı". The background music is Turkish classical music.

If you tell the waiter that you will try rakı for the first time, they may suggest you go with tacos and appetizers.

 

As you can see, Karaköy people have all kinds of delicious food and karaköy restaurant. Whether it's eating bread with family or snacking on the back street of Karaköy street with friends, there are many reasons to visit this historic area.