**-25 -35 YTL. per person full-course meal. 

***-35 -55 YTL per person full-course meal. 

****55 -100 YTL per person full-course meal.   

Le Cigare(****)

Meseli Sok. No:3 4.Levent

Tel:279-8698-99.

There is also a bar section of this exquisite and luxury restaurant 100% faithful to the French Kitchen. Of course, as its name suggests, there are also cigar services from experts. There is a pool-side dining in the summer. Among the many dishes prepared by the French chef and presented in two different menus at noon and evening, one can choose the goose liver(paté) with a small salad, lamb with Porto sauce, grilled minute steak with Shoron sauce, fresh salmon frozen with sole and crab mousse, the chicken breast with shrimp and cream sauce. Brunch on Sundays. Reservations essential.

Cafe de Paris(***)

Mim Kemal Oke Cad. 19/1 Nisantasi

Tel:225-0700.

There is just one simple menu of a grilled entrecote, warmed on top of table in a pleasant, spicy sauce, fries and a salad with a special sauce at this French Restaurant. Service is fast and efficient. Open noon at 3.00 pm and 9-11 pm service daily. No lunch service on Sundays. Reservations essential on weekends.

Citronelle(****)

Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel

Tel:231-2121.

Indulge yourself to an extraordinary and exotic culinary journey at this unique French-Thai restaurant,  next to the shining stars. Discover the delicate flavours of French contemporary cuisine mixed with the subtle and ethnic scent of Galanga, Lemongrass and Thai curries. Located on the top floor, dinner available from 7 pm to 11 om. Closed in August.

La Corne D'or(****)

Swiss Hotel The Bosphorus

Tel:259-0101

One of the best restaurants in Istanbul, Corne D'or combines the delicate tastes of French cuisine with Turkish ingredients under the direction of chef to bring exceptionally delicious tastes. Furthermore, people can dine with a view overlooking the Bosphorus, the old peninsula and the Leander's Tower. It also has a rich wine list comprised of Turkish and French Wines.

La Maison(****)

Muvezzi Cad. 63 Besiktas

Tel:227-4263

Coquilles St. Jacques, salmon Marine, frog legs, salmon bundle, grilled salmon with springs of juniper, lemon chicken, and the sea bass in champagne are a few of the dishes recommended at this restaurant, located on the top floor of the La Maison Hotel. Ask for seating out on the terrace in the summer. French cooking in addition to French music in the background. Great view of Bosphorus. Reservations essential.