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🇹🇷 Turkey

Turkey has 14 Michelin-starred restaurants holding 16 stars — led by Istanbul, with Modern Cuisine among the most represented cuisines. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.

Cuisine of Turkey

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
Kebab (Shish, Adana, Doner)BaklavaBörek
Local Specialties
Simit
Sesame-covered bread ring
Beyaz peynir
White cheese
Lakerda
Cured bonito fish
Sunflower oil
Locally produced cooking oil
Midye dolma
Stuffed mussels
14
Starred Restaurants
16
Total Stars
0
Three-Star Tables
4
Green Stars 🌿

New in the 2026 Michelin Guide

The latest promotions and first-time stars for Turkey.

Newly Promoted

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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 Michelin Stars

Istanbul
9
Izmir
5
Bodrum
2

All Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Turkey