DUBAI MEDIA CITY, UAE - CuisineWire -- 53 restaurants spotlighted in the first

selection of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul

• TURK Fatih Tutak awarded Two MICHELIN Stars
• 4 restaurants distinguished with One MICHELIN Star and 10 others receiving a Bib Gourmand
• A MICHELIN Green Star to hail the sustainable initiatives of Neolokal

Michelin is pleased to present the very first selection of restaurants of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul 2023. With 53 restaurants making the selection, the Istanbul culinary map greatly impressed the MICHELIN Guide inspectors.

Among these restaurants, 10 received a Bib Gourmand and 4 others were awarded One MICHELIN Star. Neolokal added a MICHELIN Green Star to its red Star, in recognition for its pioneering approach to sustainable gastronomy. Finally, TURK Fatih Tutak made its debut in the Guide with Two MICHELIN Stars for its exceptional cuisine.

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"The presentation of the first selection of restaurants of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul is a historic moment both for our teams of inspectors and for this unique city", said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. "With 53 restaurants, including 5 Starred establishments, our selection sheds light on the breadth of this talented culinary landscape, proud of its identity and traditions, but also open to the world. Istanbul has always been a prominent cultural and touristic destination; today with the MICHELIN Guide, we hope to express to local and international gourmets alike, that it is also a prime gastronomic destination".

The selection of the MICHELIN Guide Istanbul 2023 at a glance 53 restaurants selected:

• 1 restaurant with Two MICHELIN Stars;
• 4 restaurants with One MICHELIN Star;
• 1 restaurant with a MICHELIN Green Star;
• 10 Bib Gourmand restaurants;
• 38 recommended restaurants.

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