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As New Year's Eve 2026 approaches, restaurants across Istanbul are preparing special menus and celebration programs for those planning to welcome the new year outside their homes. From fine dining venues to well-known local favorites, a curated selection highlights Istanbul-based restaurants offering New Year's Eve experiences.
Mikla
Mikla is a rooftop fine‑dining restaurant in Beyoglu, offering stunning Istanbul views. Chef Mehmet Gurs blends traditional Anatolian ingredients with modern techniques. Michelin‑starred, it serves creative seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes in a stylish, sophisticated setting ideal for special occasions.
The Marmara Pera, 15 Mesrutiyet Street, 34430 Beyoglu, Istanbul
Sankai by Nagaya
Sankai by Nagaya is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Bebek with stunning Bosphorus views. Led by chef Yoshizumi Nagaya, the menu features modern Japanese cuisine in omakase and kaiseki styles. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are served in sushi and small plates within a stylish, sophisticated setting. Its intimate space makes it perfect for special occasions and gastronomy enthusiasts.
No. 34 Cevdet Pasa Street, Bebek, 34342 Besiktas/Istanbul
Loti Roof Lounge
Loti Roof Lounge is a stylish rooftop restaurant in Istanbul’s historic peninsula, offering stunning views of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet. The menu blends Turkish and international flavors, featuring mezes, grilled dishes, and sushi-style options. With its panoramic terrace and sophisticated atmosphere, it is ideal for dinner, social gatherings, and tourist evenings.
Binbirdirek, 27 Divan Yolu Street, 34112 Fatıh/Istanbul
Deraliye Restaurant
Deraliye Restaurant is located in Sultanahmet and offers a modern take on Ottoman palace cuisine. The menu features mezze, kebabs, and other traditional Ottoman dishes designed for sharing. With its historic ambiance and central location, it’s ideal for special dinners and tourists.
Divanyolu Street, Alemdar Neighborhood, Ticarethane Street, No:10, Sultanahmet/Istanbul
Olden 1772 Restaurant
Olden 1772 is a stylish restaurant located in a 250-year-old historic han in Istanbul’s Sirkeci district. The menu offers modern takes on classic Turkish and Istanbul cuisine, featuring mezes, seafood, and traditional dishes. With its historic ambiance and elegant decor, it’s ideal for special dinners, gatherings, and tourists.
Hobyar, 3 Mimar Vedat Street, 34112 Fatıh/Istanbul
Olden 1545 Restaurant
Olden 1545 is a stylish restaurant located in a historic hammam building in Istanbul’s Samatya district. The menu focuses on Turkish fusion cuisine, featuring meat, seafood, mezes, and specialty desserts. With its historic ambiance and elegant decor, it is ideal for special dinners and celebrations.
Cerrahpasa, 74 Nafiz Gurman Street, 34098 Fatıh/Istanbul
Turk Fatıh Tutak Restaurant
Turk Fatıh Tutak is a Michelin two-star restaurant in Istanbul, led by chef Fatıh Tutak. It offers modern interpretations of Turkish cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients. Known for its bold flavors, artistic presentation, and intimate atmosphere, it’s ideal for special dining experiences.
Cumhuriyet Hacıahmet, Silahsor Street, Yeniyol Street No:2, 34440 Sisli/Istanbul
ROKA Istanbul
ROKA offers a stunning Bosphorus view thanks to its prime location at Galataport. With its contemporary and vibrant atmosphere, it delivers a refined dining experience where Asian cuisine meets global flavors. Its rich, shareable menu highlights sushi selections, crab dishes, chicken specialties, and robatayaki cod marinated in yuzu miso.
14/2E Meclis-i Mebusan Street, Kilicalipasa Neighborhood, Beyoglu/Istanbul
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