Istanbul's Italian Restaurants
20 hand-picked places in İstanbul, with photos, notes and a map.
GeziBilen · Digital Guide
Italian cuisine, with its Mediterranean influence, shows significant similarities with Turkish cuisine and palate. Maybe that's why there are so many Italian restaurants in the city. Even if we can't directly call it an Italian restaurant, the fact that there are many pizzerias may come from the fact that two different cultures love pastry dishes.
What do you think? Special sauce pasta and spaghetti varieties, lasagna, which we make as a type of oil but handled in a different way, pizza varieties that we all love very much and our must-have tiramisu. Enjoy your meal in advance for this gastronomic experience in Istanbul's Italian restaurants.
1. Da Vittorio Ristorante
Da Vittorio Ristorante is a stylish Italian restaurant located inside the Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Bosphorus in Beşiktaş. It offers handmade pasta and pizzas. It offers authentic Italian flavors to its guests in the heart of Istanbul.
2. Nello’s Italian Restaurant
Nello's Italian Restaurant is a cozy Italian restaurant located in Erenköy. Chef Nello is of Neapolitan origin and serves authentic Italian dishes such as handmade lasagna and four cheese rigatoni. The antipasti menu is also extensive.
3. Aida Wine and Cuisine
Aida - Vino e Cucina is an authentic Italian trattoria located in Moda. It serves classic Italian dishes such as homemade bread, seafood fettuccine and tiramisu. It is listed on the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand.
4. Brio Italian Restaurant
Brio Italian Restaurant is an Italian restaurant in Zekeriyaköy that serves handmade pizza and pasta in a warm atmosphere. It is an ideal venue for family meals and gatherings with friends, offering a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.
5. Marcello
Marcello is located on the terrace floor of The Stay Boulevard in Nişantaşı. Led by chefs Luigi Mariconda and Massimiliano Nardo, it offers original recipes from Italian cuisine. Thin-crust Milanese pizzas are the highlight.
6. Il Padrino Restaurant
Il Padrino Ristorante is an Italian restaurant in Kadikoy Caddebostan, serving since 1990. It is famous for its handmade pasta and pizzas. It won the Authentic Italian Restaurant Award in 2013.
7. Trattoria Rosario
Trattoria Da Rosario is an authentic Italian restaurant in Koşuyolu, Kadıköy. It offers fresh pasta and thin crust pizzas. With its Italian themed decoration, it gives its guests the feeling of dining in Italy.
8. Cipriani
Cipriani Istanbul is located in Park Hyatt Maçka Palas in Nişantaşı. It offers Italian culinary tradition in an elegant atmosphere. The menu includes classic Italian flavors such as pasta, risotto, fresh fish and Mediterranean vegetables.
9. Da Mario
Da Mario is a well-established Italian restaurant located in Etiler, serving since 1993. It offers homemade pasta, pizza in a wood oven and Italian dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. It is also preferred for special occasions.
10. Imperia Restaurant
Imperia Ristorante is a modern Italian restaurant in Etiler Armutlu. It serves thin, crispy sourdough pizzas and fresh pasta. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available, and it offers a friendly atmosphere.
11. Cecconi’s Istanbul
Cecconi’s Istanbul is located in Palazzo Corpi in Beyoğlu. It offers Italian delicacies such as handmade pasta, seafood and cicchetti. It offers both indoor and outdoor service in its garden surrounded by olive trees.
12. Stefano by Ismet Saz
Stefano by İsmet Saz is a stylish Italian restaurant in Kuruçeşme with a Bosphorus view. Its menu includes beef carpaccio, risotto truffle and various pizzettes. It has a decoration dominated by wood and pastel tones.
13. Divella Bistro Restaurant
Divella Bistro Restaurant is located in Sultanahmet and serves Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu includes lamb shank, eggplant and seafood. It is a popular choice among tourists.
14. Antica Locanda
Antica Locanda is located in Arnavutköy and offers traditional recipes prepared with seasonal Italian ingredients. Truffle pasta and seafood are the highlights. It is popular with both local and foreign guests.
15. Byzantium Bistro Restaurant
Byzantion Bistro Restaurant is located in Fatih and offers dishes inspired by Turkish and world cuisine. The menu includes kebabs, seafood and salads. It offers a friendly atmosphere to its visitors.
16. Paper Moon Meat
Paper Moon Etiler is an Italian restaurant located at the entrance of Akmerkez AVM. It offers homemade pasta, seafood and pizzas. It attracts attention with its elegant interior design and the importance it gives to customer satisfaction.
17. Pinoli Italian
Pinoli Italian is a stylish Italian restaurant located in Levent. Its menu includes pastas, risottos and seafood. It is known for its traditional Italian flavors presented with modern touches.
18. Cotto Gastro
Cotto Gastro is a restaurant and bar concept located in Nişantaşı. It offers Italian and Mediterranean cuisine experiences. Its menu includes fresh pasta, pizzas and seafood. It has a modern and stylish atmosphere.
19. Il Boccalino
Il Boccalino is a friendly Italian trattoria in Kızıltoprak. It serves burrata, cappelletti with lemon sauce and cheesecake with mascarpone. Due to its small size and high demand, advance reservations are required.
20. Osteria Salvatore
Osteria Salvatore is an Italian restaurant in Çengelköy with Bosphorus views. The menu includes handmade pasta, wood-oven pizzas and seafood. It stands out with its terrace overlooking the Bosphorus.
