Unreconstructed meat-and-two-veg posh. But the mood, under the trees of Maçka Park in Nişantaşı is soothing and cosmopolitan.

Open since 1981 and very popular with locals, chef Hüseyin Gürsoy whips up seasonal dishes for lunch and dinner. There are both a la carte menus and a special seasonal tasting menu. The olive oil dishes come highly recommended.

Brasserie and Delicatessen are other favourite lunch spots. Meanwhile, Frankie is great for a drink or a sophisticated dinner.