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List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Turkey

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Michelin Guide Turkey
Company typePublication
IndustryHospitality, Food and Drink
Founded2023
Headquarters
Istanbul
,
Turkey
Area served
Turkey
ProductsRestaurant ratings, Michelin stars
Websitehttps://guide.michelin.com/tr/en

As per the 2025 Michelin Guide, Turkey boasts 14 establishments honored with Michelin star distinctions.

Initially introduced by the French tire manufacturer Michelin in 1900, the Michelin Guides were created to encourage driving and boost tire sales by showcasing notable dining venues. Over the years, these stars evolved into highly coveted culinary accolades.

The Turkish edition debuted in 2023, focusing exclusively on Istanbul at first. By 2024, it broadened its scope to incorporate coastal areas such as Bodrum and İzmir Province. Plans are in place to further extend coverage to the Cappadocia region by 2026.

Among Turkish restaurants, TURK Fatih Tutak stands out as the sole venue awarded multiple Michelin stars. Prominent chefs recognized by Michelin include Fatih Tutak, who received a Michelin Plate in 2018, and Maksut Aşkar of Neolokal, distinguished with a Michelin green star.

Evaluations are conducted by anonymous Michelin inspectors possessing a minimum of ten years’ expertise. Their assessments focus on five key aspects: ingredient quality, command of flavor and technique, the chef’s unique expression within the dining experience, value for money, and consistency over repeated visits. Inspectors compile their selections based on media presence and customer popularity. The Michelin star system awards one to three stars: a single star denotes "high-quality cooking worth a stop," two stars signify "excellent cooking worth a detour," and three stars represent "exceptional cuisine worth a special journey." These ratings are reviewed periodically; restaurants that do not uphold standards risk losing their stars.

List

Michelin-starred restaurants
Name Cuisine Location 2023 2024 2025
Araka Modern Turkish Istanbul – Sarıyer Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
Arkestra Fusion Istanbul – Beşiktaş Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
Casa Lavanda Mediterranean Istanbul – Şile Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
Kitchen Modern Turkish Bodrum – Yalıkavak Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
Maçakızı Mediterranean Bodrum – Göltürkbükü Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
Mikla Mediterranean Istanbul – Beyoğlu Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
Narımor Turkish İzmir – Urla Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
Neolokal Turkish Istanbul – Beyoğlu Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
Nicole Turkish Istanbul – Beyoğlu Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell
OD Urla French İzmir – Urla Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell Template:Michelin stars table cell


Criticism

In 2025, the guide was criticized for excluding dining establishments located in major, densely inhabited areas like Ankara and Antalya, thereby restricting its representation of Turkey's growing gastronomic scene.

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