Celebrating Excellence & Recognition

At Octo Istanbul, every achievement is the result of unwavering dedication to culinary excellence, sustainability, and authentic storytelling through food. Our commitment to local sourcing, creative expression, and refined hospitality has earned us recognition from some of the most respected institutions in the gastronomy world. Each award we receive is a reflection of the values we uphold in our kitchen and the experiences we strive to create for our guests — thoughtful, memorable, and rooted in purpose. These honors not only celebrate our past efforts but also inspire us to continue shaping the future of contemporary Turkish cuisine with integrity and vision.

Gault & Millau

Octo Istanbul has been proudly recognized in the Gault &Millau Guide with 1 Toque and a score of 12.5/20 in the category of Modern Cuisine.

Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurant

Octo Istanbul has been proudly featured in the Michelin Guide as a “Recommended Restaurant” for two consecutive years, in 2023 and 2024.

İncili Gastronomy Guide Awards

Octo has been honored with the prestigious awards by İncili Gastronomy Guide with this year’s new category called “The Menus of The Future”.

Creative People Talks & Hospitality Awards

The second edition of Creative People Talks & Hospitality Awards 2025, a celebration that honors the visionary names who inspire the world of gastronomy through their knowledge, experience, passion, and dedication, was held under the theme “Creative Stories: Portraits.”