This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). There’s no shortage of good reasons to visit Istanbul — from its flagship attractions such as the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern ...

Even without arguably the best view in the city, the menu at Mikla earns it a place as one of Istanbul’s best restaurants It’s hardly surprising that Istanbul boasts one of the world’s richest ...

For delicious, time-honoured dishes served with snapshots of local life, dining at one of the city’s countless ‘esnaf’ ...

Istanbul-born chef Fatih Tutak shares his favourite culinary experiences in his hometown, from Turkish barbecue at Ahmet Ustam Ocakbaşı to micro-seasonal menus at Nazende. The SpeciaList Istanbul-born ...

Istanbul kitchen crews are abuzz with excitement and activity as the famed Michelin Guide restaurant rating system recently announced Turkiye’s largest city as its newest destination for food lovers. ...

Women, long expected to cook for their families at home, have emerged as stars in Istanbul’s male-dominated food scene. A tour of the restaurants where they are quietly defining the city’s cuisine. By ...