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Michelin star restaurants in Istanbul: what they cost.

Dinner, lunch and wine pairing prices per person at the starred restaurants in Istanbul, side by side. Prices are in Turkish lira (TRY), with a switch to see them in pounds, euros or US dollars. Prices checked October 2026; where a restaurant's price isn't shown yet, it's still to be added.

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In short: Istanbul has 9 Michelin-starred restaurants: 1 with two stars and 8 with one (MICHELIN Guide, October 2026). Dinner tasting menus cost TRY 5,500 to TRY 19,900 per person, and half cost less than TRY 8,100. The cheapest way in is dinner at Sankai by Nagaya, for TRY 5,500.

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Switch between dinner and lunch below. Prices are for the tasting or set menu unless marked “per main” or “typical spend”, and the bars compare each menu with the most expensive on the list. Each price links to where it came from.

  1. TURK FATİH TUTAK · 2 Michelin stars · Modern Cuisine · Istanbul · dinner TRY 19,900
  2. Araf İstanbul · 1 Michelin star · Contemporary · Istanbul · dinner TRY 1,600
  3. Araka · 1 Michelin star · Creative · Istanbul · dinner TRY 6,900
  4. Arkestra · 1 Michelin star · Fusion · Istanbul · dinner TRY 5,800
  5. Casa Lavanda · 1 Michelin star · Traditional Cuisine · Istanbul · dinner TRY 6,000
  6. Mikla · 1 Michelin star · Mediterranean Cuisine · Istanbul · dinner TRY 10,500
  7. Neolokal · 1 Michelin star · Turkish · Istanbul · dinner TRY 8,500
  8. Nicole · 1 Michelin star · Modern Cuisine · Istanbul · dinner TRY 8,100
  9. Sankai by Nagaya · 1 Michelin star · Japanese Contemporary · Istanbul · dinner TRY 5,500
By stars

How much each extra star adds

Average menu price for the meal chosen above, grouped by Michelin stars. À la carte restaurants are counted but left out of the averages and ranges.

One star

TRY 7,329avg dinner
Restaurants
8
Range
TRY 5,500–TRY 10,500
Avg Google rating
4.4

Two stars

TRY 19,900avg dinner
Restaurants
1
Range
TRY 19,900–TRY 19,900
Avg Google rating
4.7
vs 1 star
+TRY 12,571

Three stars

No Three stars restaurants listed.

Method

How the prices are counted

Per person, before service

Every figure is for one guest. Menu prices include VAT; a tip of around 10% is customary. Supplements such as caviar are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.

Where prices come from

Dinner is the restaurant's main tasting menu, and wine is its wine pairing where one is offered. Prices come from each restaurant's own website and menus; restaurants that don't publish them are still to be priced.

Stars and Google rating

The Google reviews score out of 5 and the number of reviews, checked in October 2026. Stars come from the latest MICHELIN Guide covering Türkiye.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many Michelin-starred restaurants are there in Istanbul?

There are 9 Michelin-starred restaurants in Istanbul: 1 two-star and 8 one-star (MICHELIN Guide, checked Oct 2026).

Are there any three-star Michelin restaurants in Istanbul?

No. The highest rating in Istanbul is two stars, held by TURK FATİH TUTAK.

How much does a Michelin-starred dinner cost in Istanbul?

Dinner menus at the starred restaurants in Istanbul cost from TRY 5,500 (≈ US$110) to TRY 19,900 (≈ US$405) per person, with a median of TRY 8,100 (≈ US$165).

What is the cheapest Michelin-starred meal in Istanbul?

The cheapest is the dinner menu at Sankai by Nagaya: TRY 5,500 (≈ US$110) per person.

Which restaurants in Istanbul gained Michelin stars in the latest guide?

Araf İstanbul won its first Michelin star in the latest guide (Dec 2025).

How far ahead should you book a Michelin-starred restaurant in Istanbul?

As early as you can: many starred restaurants open bookings one to three months ahead, and the best known fill soon after. Weekday and lunch tables are usually easier to get.

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