Istanbul, which is being mentioned more frequently in the world of gastronomy with the arrival of the Michelin Guide in Türkiye, maintains its activities...
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Istanbul, which is being mentioned more frequently in the world of gastronomy with the arrival of the Michelin Guide in Türkiye, maintains its activities...
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Villa Emma
What's it? An elegant restaurant serving international cuisine in Etiler. Why go? For foie gras parfait and comfortable environment. Villa Emma sets its...
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Serafina Kanyon
What's it? The new branch of an Italian restaurant at Kanyon. Why go? To experience Italian cuisine in an elegant ambiance. The Italian restaurant Serafina,...
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Gasto Street & Local Food
What's it? Local street food serving restaurant. Why go? For Thracian ravioli. A new restaurant was opened in Nişantaşı, and it combines the two trends of...
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L’Entrecôte de Paris
What's it? A French restaurant. Why go? For its cute environment. Serafina's sister venue L'Entrecôte de Paris is located right next to this restaurant. The...
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