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The King's List
Modern Turkish in Istanbul
The finest modern turkish tables in Istanbul, adjudicated by King's Score.
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# Kalemiş 53rd
Istanbul's modern Turkish dining scene reaches its apex at restaurants that command the highest price tier, where Kalemiş 53rd stands among peers like Nicole Restaurant and Ulus 29, each defining contemporary Turkish cuisine at the $$$$ level. These establishments represent the city's most refined interpretations of Turkish gastronomy, positioned above moderately priced alternatives such as Yeni Lokanta in Beyoğlu and 360 Istanbul, which operate at the $$$ price point.
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Kalemiş 53rd
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Karaköy Lokantası
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Yeni Lokanta
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Nicole Restaurant
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Ulus 29
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360 Istanbul
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Araf İstanbul
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Kantin
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Lokal
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Lokanta Maya
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How the order is decided
Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.