85
Kitchen Istanbul
San Francisco, US · $$ · casual
Outstanding·1 source·Early
Based on
1
review
Critic Consensus
What People Like
Kitchen Istanbul impresses with its exceptional hospitality and elevated contemporary Turkish cuisine, particularly notable for its wine program.
- +Exceptional hospitality
- +Excellent wine program
- +Contemporary Turkish menu elevation
SophisticatedElevated Contemporary TurkishExceptional
Score Breakdown
Service100
Food92
Authenticity96
Awards
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Individual Reviews
85
SF ChronicleCritic
Kitchen Istanbul — SF Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2026
“San Francisco Kitchen Istanbul landed on our list last year, but, if we’re being honest, it wasn’t exactly because of the food. Rather, the Inner Richmond gem was a favorite — of ours, as well as wine professionals and restaurant industry insiders — due to owner Emrah Kilicoglu’s knack for hospitality and the wine…”Read original →
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