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Turkey has 17 Michelin-starred restaurants holding 19 stars — led by Istanbul, with Modern Cuisine among the most represented cuisines. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.

17
Starred Restaurants
19
Total Stars
0
Three-Star Tables
5
Green Stars

Where To Look

Regions & Cities

Cuisine of Turkey

What The Country Cooks

Turkish cuisine is a rich and diverse culinary tradition that blends Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Balkan influences. It is celebrated for its masterful use of fresh herbs, spices, and high-quality meats, as well as its variety of vegetable dishes, savory pastries, and sweet desserts. Turkish food reflects the country's geography and history, offering a vibrant array of flavors and textures that emphasize hospitality and sharing.

Local Ingredients
Olive oilCuminPaprikaFresh parsleyYoghurt
Popular Dishes
KebabShish, Adana, DonerBaklavaBörek
Local Specialties
SimitSesame-covered bread ringBeyaz peynirWhite cheeseLakerdaCured bonito fishSunflower oilLocally produced cooking oilMidye dolmaStuffed mussels

New in the 2026 Guide

Promotions and first-time stars for Turkey

Newly Promoted

★★★
Vino Locale

First-Time Stars (3)

★
Araf İstanbul
Istanbul, Contemporary, Turkish
★
Mezra Yalıkavak
Bodrum, Farm to table, Turkish
★
Revithia
Ürgüp, Country cooking, Traditional Cuisine

Top Cities by Stars

Outside the capital

10
Istanbul
5
Izmir
3
Bodrum

Every Starred Table in Turkey

17 in total