Home to award-winning restaurants, Istanbul is a gastronomy metropolis of both Turkey and the world. You can find the best of local flavors across Turkey in Istanbul, like the traditional Turkish breakfast or the world-famous kebabs, as well as world cuisines, fine dining options, and fusion restaurants. Capital of empires known for their delicious palace cuisines, Istanbul is the starting point of delicious flavors spanning continents from Europe and the Middle East to Africa.