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MICHELIN Star

Features 6 min.

What is a MICHELIN Star?

The MICHELIN Guide explained — criteria for Stars; One Star versus Two Stars versus Three Stars; how service and decor factor in; and more. All your questions answered by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 6 min.

Two New MICHELIN Starred Restaurants in The MICHELIN Guide Istanbul, Izmir, Muğla

Discover which new restaurants have been awarded One MICHELIN Star, along with the latest Bib Gourmands and Green Stars.

Dining Out 3 min.

Born and Bred in Anatolia: Mikla’s Love Affair with Lamb

Lamb happens to be one of the most beloved ingredients both in Istanbul and in Türkiye. An extraordinary meat with its unique texture, lamb adds its aromatic taste no matter what the recipe is.

Dining Out 3 min.

The rejuvenating tastes of Istanbul

Istanbul does food, art, parks, boats, and spring, summer better than any other city on earth.

Dining Out 2 min.

Three Istanbul restaurants that made an impression on our inspectors

Istanbul's abundance of beauty is bound to make a lasting impression on any visitor. This city is steeped in history, and the sight of the Bosphorus, its unique lifeline, will stay with you for a lifetime. The restaurants in our MICHELIN selection often share in that beauty, too. Our inspectors have selected three establishments where the captivating splendour of Istanbul comes into its own.