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Aegean cuisine is highly appreciated for its delicious dishes that are prepared with natural and local products. Offering a wide variety of salads from the Aegean herbs, from olive oil appetizers to seafood, the cuisine is loved by many for being both healthy and delicious. If you would like to discover these unique flavors but think you won't be able to go to the Aegean anytime soon, we have good news. There are beautiful Aegean cuisine restaurants in various districts of İstanbul that will take you on a short journey to the Aegean with each bite. Here, we have compiled the most popular addresses of Aegean cuisine in İstanbul for you in our article.

The First Stop of Aegean Flavors: Beyoğlu

Located in the heart of İstanbul and one of the liveliest spots of the city, Beyoğlu can be an ideal option to discover the unique flavors of Aegean cuisine. Beyoğlu, where you can experience the most delicious fish such as fresh sea bass, red mullet, sea bream, sole fish and turbot, hosts a variety of restaurants that can appeal to almost every budget.

The district, famous for its fine dining concept restaurants, fun taverns and small eateries, also stands out with flavors that will leave an unforgettable taste on the palate such as midye kavurma, saganaki, fava and deniz börülcesi flavored with olive oil and garlic. Do not forget that you will also be accompanied by a magnificent view of İstanbul and the Bosphorus while experiencing all these flavors.

A Tasty Discovery: Karaköy

Starting from Beyoğlu and heading towards Galata, you can have the opportunity to taste the delicious dishes of the Aegean cuisine when you reach Karaköy. The beautiful restaurants and taverns that are located among the most famous historical structures of İstanbul can make you feel like you are in a small Aegean town.

While enjoying the entertainment and music in the colorful evenings of Karaköy, you can discover the unique flavors of fresh fish that are blended with special seasonings. Although the appetizers change seasonally, you can find the opportunity to try the delicious olive oil dishes whenever you pass by Karaköy. Restaurants that offer special flavors such as tahinli köz biber, Ermeni pilakisi, Girit ezme, kabak çiçeği dolması can provide you with an unforgettable experience.

Flavors from the Sea to the Table: Kadıköy

If you are looking for places that offer special flavors of Aegean cuisine in İstanbul, you can also turn your route to Kadıköy. Kadıköy, one of the most preferred places for entertainment and dining, hosts restaurants that are suitable for every budget and palate.

During the lively evenings of Kadıköy, you can taste fresh fish from the sea and try scrumptious appetizers in restaurants that will take you on a short journey to the Aegean. Restaurants that offer a wide selection from enginar dolması, kuzu etli şevketi bostanı, karides güveci made from Aegean herbs and Girit kabağı dolması can be a good option for a pleasant dinner with your loved ones.

The Address of the Most Delicious Food: Elite World Hotels & Resorts - The Grill

If you are looking for a place that brings together the freshest and most delicious products of Aegean cuisine with quality service, you can experience the restaurants of the hotels within Elite World Hotels & Resorts. The restaurants, where the most special flavors of Aegean cuisine are served with appetizing presentations, will offer you a taste experience that leaves a mark on the palate.

You can choose The Grill restaurant that is located in Elite World İstanbul Florya, Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres and Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı hotels to have a pleasant time at lunch and dinner and taste fish varieties and delicious appetizers. Delicious recipes that are prepared by experienced and award-winning chefs can be a special experience for those looking for a different taste. The Grill restaurants offer cold appetizers such as sisam köz biberli ezme, Ermeni pilakisi, tarhunlu marin levrek, vişneli yaprak sarma, taze nane with fesleğenli Santorini cacık and köz patlıcan biber. Hot appetizers such as süryani yaprak ciğer, şiş çili biber soslu Suvlaki, domates soslu Keftedakia and kavurmalı humus are also available.

If you would like to have an unforgettable taste experience with your loved ones and discover the special flavors of Aegean cuisine, you can contact Elite World Hotels & Resorts and make your reservation right away.