ILAYDA: Vybz curation 🧜🏼♀️🪸🌞🪷✨🫐🦪
Food scene
Herise İstanbul
No:15/A Kongre CaddesiNice homemade Turkish soul food 🥘
Local gem discovered by my first guest Dani 🫶🏼
YUZU Moda
No:41 Şair Latifi SokakBest vegan sushi in town and I’m a veggie foodie :) 🍱
Great signature cocktails and good vibes in general in the hipster hood of Asian side: Moda 🍸
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Rita Moda
No:14 Şair Nefi Sk.Great signature cocktails and good vibes in general in the hipster hood of Asian side: Moda 🍸
Perfect trattoria ambiance in lovely Moda with live piano and good wine, however not my top choice for Italian in Asian side :)
23 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Aida - vino e cucina
No:10 Ressam Şeref Akdik SokağıPerfect trattoria ambiance in lovely Moda with live piano and good wine, however not my top choice for Italian in Asian side :)
Viktor Levi Şarap Evi
No:4 Damacı Sk.Nice wine garden with commercial vibes..
The Crepe Escape
Beyaz Akasya SokakBest choice for a soul breakfast after a long night 🥞
Authentic Turkish cuisine with a nice balance between kebab choices combined with olive oil home food🌯🍲
187 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Çiya Sofrası
Güneşli Bahçe SokağıAuthentic Turkish cuisine with a nice balance between kebab choices combined with olive oil home food🌯🍲
Il Padrino Ristorante
8 Caddebostan İskele Sk.My top Italian in town, a real classic too! Bennissimo 🍝👌🏽
Leaf Co.
No: 28 Hamiyet Yüceses SokakGood vibes cafe and florist, however not remote work friendly just fyi! 🪴 ☕️
A family resto owned by the sweetest Syrian family with the most delicious hands 🫶🏼🥙
23 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Arada Cafe
23a Lüleci Hendek Cd.A family resto owned by the sweetest Syrian family with the most delicious hands 🫶🏼🥙
Best jazz venue in town where you can enjoy amazing jazz music alongside your aperitif and wine 🥘
135 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.Best jazz venue in town where you can enjoy amazing jazz music alongside your aperitif and wine 🥘
Have a breakfast here when you’re in Taksim/Beyoglu area :) Hint: Spinach gözleme! 🫓
56 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cafe Privato Restaurant
No:3 Tımarcı Sk.Have a breakfast here when you’re in Taksim/Beyoglu area :) Hint: Spinach gözleme! 🫓
Helvetia
No:8 General Yazgan Sk.Turkish homemade food top choice, NY Times approved:) 🐍
Drip Coffee Istanbul
9/A General Yazgan Sk.Shot and go as they say in Roma; a cute tiny espresso bar in Taksim. ☕️🚀
Cafe Ara
2 Ara Güler SokağıA famous photographer’s cafe, lovely photos and art 🎞
J'adore Chocolatier
22 Emir Nevruz Sk.Say no more: 🍫
Avokado Bar
No:29 B Ahmet Fetgari SkOmg the vegan food here is 🪷
Good vibes and food in Nisantas :) Good for outdoor group dinners where you can actually hear each other and enjoy food at the same time :)
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Ahali Teşvikiye
No:33 Av. Süreyya Ağaoğlu Sk.Good vibes and food in Nisantas :) Good for outdoor group dinners where you can actually hear each other and enjoy food at the same time :)
Good bar yet so tight so it’s another shot and go situation (great cocktails) 🍹
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Efendi
28 Hacı Emin Efendi Sk.Good bar yet so tight so it’s another shot and go situation (great cocktails) 🍹
Agora Meyhanesi 1890
no:185 Mürselpaşa Cd.Classic raki dinner & meyhane (Turkish taverna) experience 🫶🏼
Balat Sahil Restaurant
No:245 Mürselpaşa Cd.Another raki gem in historical Jewish hood Balat :)
Actually tasty vegan food court for fair prices. PS: owners are vegan too 🐰🌱
Vegan Food Cartel by Veganzza
No: 16 Abdullah SokakActually tasty vegan food court for fair prices. PS: owners are vegan too 🐰🌱
Cup of Joy - Bebek
🫶🏼 coffee and vegan treats 🍪🥜
Good vegan food and desserts for Etiler prices :))) 🌮 (a residential $$$ hood in European side)
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bi Nevi Deli
Good vegan food and desserts for Etiler prices :))) 🌮 (a residential $$$ hood in European side)
Ready for splashing papis y mamis?! 💸 amazing view accompanied by well done sea food by the European Bosphorus 🥘
Kiss The Frog
No:4 Yahya Kemal Cd.Ready for splashing papis y mamis?! 💸 amazing view accompanied by well done sea food by the European Bosphorus 🥘
MSA’nın Restoranı
42 Sakıp Sabancı Cd.Chief resto with a great view, PS: $$$
Yenikoy is a hidden,historic and a zen gem in European side, and this is a chill cafe with live jazz.
però Yenikoy
Yenikoy is a hidden,historic and a zen gem in European side, and this is a chill cafe with live jazz.
Marinee Kaburga
40 Kurtuluş CaddesiDani says it’s top for carnivores 🥩
Local raki experience by the beautiful Bosphorus, + points for fair pricing and fam business 🫶🏼
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Suna'nın Yeri
4 Kandilli İskele Cd.Local raki experience by the beautiful Bosphorus, + points for fair pricing and fam business 🫶🏼
Good and local 🥐☕️ take the beautiful Kalamis/Moda bay route and enjoy tasty and freshly baked croissants at the end 🌈
27 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Brekkie Croissant & Cookie
No:24/1 Yoğurtçu Parkı CdGood and local 🥐☕️ take the beautiful Kalamis/Moda bay route and enjoy tasty and freshly baked croissants at the end 🌈
IL CORTILE Ristorante Pizzeria
14 Galata Kulesi SokakThe fancy shmancy Italian of town
Go get a cute cocktail or dessert in the biggest of the Prince Islands
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Splendid Palace Hotel in Buyukada
No: 39 Yirmiüç Nisan Cd.Go get a cute cocktail or dessert in the biggest of the Prince Islands
Eskibağ Restaurant
AdalarThe sunset spot
Maybe
No:15/B Gazi Mehmetçik SokakTop brunches by the corner, Chelsea vibes to be fair 🍳 Hi Selim❤️
39 Kalamis Marina Hotel & Restaurant
No:28-30 Münir Nurettin Selçuk CaddesiTop ambiance, food and art 2 minutes from mine 🖼🍻
My local coffee dealers ☕️love them and manifested my cute house right here so it’s magical + 20 seconds from mine ✨
Kalamissia
No:59 Fener Kalamış CaddesiMy local coffee dealers ☕️love them and manifested my cute house right here so it’s magical + 20 seconds from mine ✨
ROMYS BAKERY
NO:1 Üstküme SokağıPasta de nata, y punto! 🫶🏼🍮
Love them and their delicious food, another local gem with endless remote work compassion 🍩🌱
Fern Cafe
No:14 Lalezar SokakLove them and their delicious food, another local gem with endless remote work compassion 🍩🌱
Muutto
No:57 Cemal Süreya SkGreat mezes for fair prices and more importantly good vibes🍯(Asian side)
Minoa Village
No:3 /12 Kaktüs SokakMinoa is a cute bookstore & cafe where I love to go for autumnal İstanbul vibes 🍁
Petra Roasting Co.
Hoşsohbet SokağiGreat home brand coffee and even greater atmosphere :)
A restaurant opened in 1901 and hosted stars like Audrey Hepburn, Robert De Niro, Sean Connery, M.Kemal Ataturk, King Juan Carlos and Queen Elizabeth :)
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pandeli Restaurant - Mısır Çarşısı
A restaurant opened in 1901 and hosted stars like Audrey Hepburn, Robert De Niro, Sean Connery, M.Kemal Ataturk, King Juan Carlos and Queen Elizabeth :)
Demeti Meyhanesi
No:6 Şimşirci Sk.Ideal for a chill raki night gazing Bosphorus :)
Great sunset and meze spot in one of my fave prince islands: Burgaz! 🏝
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Kalpazankaya Restaurant
Great sunset and meze spot in one of my fave prince islands: Burgaz! 🏝
Kavanoz
No:1 Tekkeci Sk.Great zen garden in the heart of the city, remote work friendly as well
A gastro experience and great atmosphere in historic Balat district
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Smelt & Co. Gastro Spot / Kombucha
No:16/A Kiremit Cd.A gastro experience and great atmosphere in historic Balat district
Naïve
No:33/B Hacı Mehmet Efendi SokakIf you are a flower person addicted to coffee, this is the vibe! 🌸🧋
Dem Moda
9/1 Şair Nefi Sk.Fun cafe with nice hot and cold tea selection :)
Le Cuistot Studio
No:13 General Yazgan SokakFor a fun quick bite in Taksim area 🫔🥟
A beautiful couple who pursued their Brasilian dreams in Istanbul 🫶🏼 #lovewins Give my regards to Elif and thank her for the only real açaí in town! 🫐
Rio Coffee & Food
18/B Caddebostan İskele SokakA beautiful couple who pursued their Brasilian dreams in Istanbul 🫶🏼 #lovewins Give my regards to Elif and thank her for the only real açaí in town! 🫐
Aman da Bravo
No.5 Bebeköy SokGood food & good mood 🌴🌞
Dance Hall
Oleeee🔥🫀💃🏻
Flamenco Society of Istanbul
Bostanbaşı CaddesiBackyard
4 Bebeköy SokakBit far from the historic center however good vibes in the open air 🫧 🎶
$$$$ but many vibe here 🐰 (day and night different vibes, going from bistro to club)
48 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bebek Hotel
No:34 Cevdet Paşa Cd.$$$$ but many vibe here 🐰 (day and night different vibes, going from bistro to club)
Museums
Great one :) check the house exhibitions program, better yet: let’s go together 🎨🖼
พิพิธภัณฑ์เพอรา
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.I don’t know whether I love art or views better! Let’s go 🖼🌉
96 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
พิพิธภัณฑ์ Sakıp Sabancı ของมหาวิทยาลัย Sabancı
42 Sakıp Sabancı Cd.I don’t know whether I love art or views better! Let’s go 🖼🌉
Experiences
Feriköy Antika Pazarı
No:8 Semt PazarıFor my antiquity lovers 👨🎤
Love praising your senses? 🤩Get a chance to brew a personal candle in an English soy candle making workshop by these two beautiful ladies who quit their corporate jobs to follow their passion! #smellyourpassion
Mitto Candle & Scent Lab
No:29/A İskele SokakLove praising your senses? 🤩Get a chance to brew a personal candle in an English soy candle making workshop by these two beautiful ladies who quit their corporate jobs to follow their passion! #smellyourpassion
Belgrad Ormanı
Belgrad OrmanıBest green break to hectic istanbul 🌴
Patika Seramik Atölye & Galeri
No:32/A Rüştiye SokakHappy Sunday activity idea: ceramics workshop with the cute owners :)
Nuve Yoga
No:38 Duatepe SokakA very cool yoga studio nearby where you can also book per class :) 🧘🏻♂️ 🪷
Res Pilates
My favorite reformer pilates studio in the Asian side 💪🏽🌸
Cihangir Yoga
No: 15 Namık Kemal İlköğretim Okulu karşısıGreat vibes, also make sure to book Chris’ class and give my 🌞🧘🏽♀️
Moda216 Kitap-Plak-Kahve
Osman Zeki Üngör SokakA very cute records & books store!
Smarana Healing
No:32 Beyazgül SokakHealing space: meditation, sound baths, pranayama sessions and whatnot! 🎋🪨
Beauty
Best nail saloon in Asian side 💅🏼
Nailed it Beauty Studio
No:372 Bağdat CaddesiMembers seaside resort
A members club in biggest of Prince Islands, lmk if you want to have a day in the sun and I might make it happen 🧚🏻♀️ 🌞
Anadolu Kulubu
44 Yirmiüç Nisan Cd.