Vogue Restaurant

Sweeping views over the Bosphorus, an extensive sushi selection and molecular cocktails are the top drawcards of this long-standing restaurant. Turkish contemporary art and floor-to-ceiling windows line the sleek, simple dining room. The main menu has a modern Mediterranean twist, with mezze platters, pasta dishes and grilled meats. In good weather, tables on the terrace are packed with businesspeople enjoying an after-work meal overlooking the city. Right at the top of an apartment building in Beşiktaş, Vogue feels a bit like a "hidden secret" – even if it's been winning accolades since 1997.