Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Italian Restaurants

El Beso Restaurant & Club

With a cool white and gold interior, Mediterranean menu and hip music, El Beso Restaurant & Club is the ideal place to chill with friends, party to local & international DJ's or enjoy a romantic meal. ...more »

  • Location: Kurucesme
  • Type: Mediterranean
  • Tel: +90-212-2875759

Mezzaluna

Founded in New York over 25 years ago, Mezzaluna Restaurant now has 11 branches in Turkey including this one in Nisantasi. ...more »

  • Location: Nisantasi
  • Type: Italian
  • Tel: +90-212-2313142

Casa Nova Cafe

Casa Nova Cafe is a cosy cafe and restaurant in Rumeli Hisari, serving delicious homestyle Turkish breakfasts, tasty thin bread pizzas, handmade pasta, salads and desserts. ...more »

  • Location: Rumeli Hisari
  • Type: Cafes
  • Tel: +90-212-2656586

Pastarito Restaurant

With many branches across the world, Pastarito has been offering quality Italian cuisine for decades. The menu changes every 6 months and features a tempting array of dishes. ...more »

  • Location: Suadiye
  • Type: Italian
  • Tel: +90-216-3623501

Palma d'Oro Restaurant

Nestled in among the palm trees in Istanbul's plush Suadiye district, Palma d'Oro offers a range of Italian, Turkish and world cuisine dishes in a classically romantic setting. ...more »

  • Location: Suadiye
  • Type: Italian
  • Tel: +90-216-3632110

Vagabondo's Restaurant

Vagabondo's is a classic Yenikoy institution which has been in service since 1989. This Italian restaurant is known for its tasty pizzas, refreshing cocktails and rich desserts. ...more »

  • Location: Yenikoy
  • Type: Italian
  • Tel: +90-212-2990054

Panino Giusto Restaurant

Panino Giusto is an international chain of Italian restaurants which offers quality traditional fare in a relaxed environment. ...more »

  • Location: Istinye
  • Type: Italian
  • Tel: +90-212-3455420

Toscana Cafe and Lounge

Toscana Cafe & Lounge is situated in the lively Beyoglu district and serves a mouthwatering range of classic Italian fare in an elegant atmosphere. ...more »

  • Location: Tünel - Asmalimescit
  • Type: Italian
  • Tel: +90-212-2451824

Portofino Stage Restaurant

Portofino Stage Restaurant is part of the Lares Park Hotel and offers a wide range of international and Mediterranean style fare including pasta, meat, salads and vegetable dishes as well as desserts. ...more »

  • Location: Taksim
  • Type: Mediterranean
  • Tel: +90-212-3135170

Miss Pizza Cafe

Miss Pizza Cafe in Cihangir offers more than 30 different varieties of gourmet pizzas. The ingredient list is long and includes seafood, prosciutto, Italian cheeses and more. ...more »

  • Location: Cihangir
  • Type: Cafes
  • Tel: +90-212-2513278

Our Local Experts say:

Italian cuisine is popular world over for its delicious flavours and diversity of dishes. The cuisine has developed over many centuries to include the dominant use of tomatoes and other 'new world' ingredients.

There are many Italian restaurants in Istanbul offering a wide range of traditional dishes such as pasta, pizza, vegetable and meat dishes. From laid back pizzerias to elegant restaurants, there are many options available to satisfy Italian food lovers in Istanbul.

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