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title: What assistants recommend in Istanbul · The Direct Index
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 Recommended by assistants · Istanbul, TR · November 2026

# What assistants recommend in Istanbul

ChatGPT and Gemini were asked 22 questions the way people ask them, with web search on, and told to link each place's own site. Below is every question, with the places named, who named them, and the direct link where the place has one.

96

places named across the 22 questions

20,370

businesses in this index

2,956

with a website of their own

81%

of the places named came with their own site

Every other business in the index was never named. The questions are a sample of what people ask, and the places named change from one round to the next.

Asked on 2026-11-04. [Where the answers send people](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/assistants) · [The Istanbul index](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul) · [Markdown](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended?format=md).

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [I'm feeling like chicken tonight. Where can I order from?](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/chicken)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Popeyes Türkiye](https://directindex.org/r/popeyes.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [popeyes.com.tr](https://popeyes.com.tr/) |
| [Tavuk Dünyası](https://directindex.org/r/tavukdunyasi.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [tavukdunyasi.com](https://tavukdunyasi.com/) |
| [Chicken Company](https://directindex.org/scan/chickencompany.com.tr)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [chickencompany.com.tr](https://chickencompany.com.tr/) |
| [KFC Türkiye](https://directindex.org/r/kfcturkiye.com) | Gemini with its own site | [kfcturkiye.com](https://kfcturkiye.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [I want to book a table for two tonight somewhere romantic.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/romantic)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Mikla](https://directindex.org/r/miklarestaurant.com) | Gemini with its own site | [miklarestaurant.com](https://miklarestaurant.com/) |
| [Neolokal](https://directindex.org/r/neolokal.com) | Gemini with its own site | [neolokal.com](https://neolokal.com/) |
| [Nicole](https://directindex.org/r/nicole.com.tr) | Gemini with its own site | [nicole.com.tr](https://nicole.com.tr/) |
| [Novikov Istanbul](https://directindex.org/scan/mandarinoriental.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [mandarinoriental.com](https://mandarinoriental.com/) |
| [Pepo’s Galata](https://directindex.org/r/pepogalata.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [pepogalata.com](https://pepogalata.com/) |
| [The Red Balloon](https://directindex.org/r/theredballoon.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [theredballoon.com.tr](https://theredballoon.com.tr/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Best pizza delivered to where I'm staying, right now.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/pizza-delivery)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Pizza Nostrum](https://directindex.org/scan/atakanandco.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [atakanandco.com](https://atakanandco.com/) |
| [The Upper Crust Pizzeria](https://directindex.org/r/uppercrustturkiye.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [uppercrustturkiye.com](https://uppercrustturkiye.com/) |
| [Miss Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/misspizza.com.tr) | Gemini by name | no link given |
| [Nappo Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/nappopizza.com) | Gemini by name | no link given |
| [Pizzeria Il Pellicano](https://directindex.org/r/pizzeriailpellicano.com) | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [A good vegan or vegetarian lunch near the centre, today.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/vegan-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Vegan Dükkan Lokanta](https://directindex.org/r/vegandukkanlokanta.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [vegandukkanlokanta.com](https://vegandukkanlokanta.com/) |
| [Fuego](https://directindex.org/r/fuegosultanahmet.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [fuegosultanahmet.com](https://fuegosultanahmet.com/) |
| [Vegan Masa](https://directindex.org/r/veganmasa.com) | Gemini with its own site | [veganmasa.com](https://veganmasa.com/) |
| Zencefil | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [I want sushi delivered this evening.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/sushi)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Sushi Lab](https://directindex.org/r/sushilab.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [sushilab.com.tr](https://sushilab.com.tr/) |
| [Lucky Sushi & Chinese](https://directindex.org/r/luckysushichinese.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [luckysushichinese.com.tr](https://luckysushichinese.com.tr/) |
| [Nobu Istanbul](https://directindex.org/r/noburestaurants.com) | Gemini with its own site | [noburestaurants.com](https://noburestaurants.com/) |
| [Sushi Şah](https://directindex.org/scan/sushisah.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [sushisah.com](https://sushisah.com/) |
| [SushiCo](https://directindex.org/r/sushico.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [sushico.com.tr](https://sushico.com.tr/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [A traditional local restaurant that tourists don't know. Book me a table for Saturday.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/local-saturday)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Karaköy Lokantası](https://directindex.org/r/karakoylokantasi.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [karakoylokantasi.com](https://karakoylokantasi.com/) |
| [Çiya Sofrası](https://directindex.org/r/ciya.com.tr) | Gemini with its own site | [ciya.com.tr](https://ciya.com.tr/) |
| [Emek Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/emekrestaurant.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [emekrestaurant.com.tr](https://emekrestaurant.com.tr/) |
| [Hacı Abdullah Lokantası](https://directindex.org/r/haciabdullah.com.tr) | Gemini with its own site | [haciabdullah.com.tr](https://haciabdullah.com.tr/) |
| [Kanaat Lokantası](https://directindex.org/r/kanaatlokantasi.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [kanaatlokantasi.com.tr](https://kanaatlokantasi.com.tr/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Brunch on Sunday for four. Where can I reserve?](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/brunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Sabrosa Brunch at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul](https://directindex.org/scan/restaurantreservation.istanbul)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [restaurantreservation.istanbul](https://restaurantreservation.istanbul/) |
| [The Peninsula Brunch at The Peninsula Istanbul](https://directindex.org/scan/peninsula.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [peninsula.com](https://peninsula.com/) |
| Novikov Istanbul at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Seafood dinner with a view, table for four this week.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/seafood-view)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [By Muzaffer](https://directindex.org/r/bymuzaffer.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [bymuzaffer.com](https://bymuzaffer.com/) |
| [Azur](https://directindex.org/r/azurrestaurants.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [azurrestaurants.com](https://azurrestaurants.com/) |
| [Seafront Lounge](https://directindex.org/r/seafrontlounge.com) | Gemini with its own site | [seafrontlounge.com](https://seafrontlounge.com/) · [book direct](https://seafrontlounge.com/reservation/) |
| [Yıldızlar Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/yildizlarrestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [yildizlarrestaurant.com](https://yildizlarrestaurant.com/) · [book direct](https://yildizlarrestaurant.com/contact/#rezervasyon) |
| [Adella Seafood Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/adellaseafood.com) | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [A cheap lunch menu near the centre.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/cheap-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Sirkeci Balkan Lokantası](https://directindex.org/r/sirkecibalkanlokantasi.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini by name | [sirkecibalkanlokantasi.com.tr](https://sirkecibalkanlokantasi.com.tr/) |
| [Kanaat Lokantası](https://directindex.org/r/kanaatlokantasi.com.tr) | Gemini with its own site | [kanaatlokantasi.com.tr](https://kanaatlokantasi.com.tr/) |
| [Meşhur Sultanahmet Köftecisi](https://directindex.org/r/sultanahmet-koftecisi.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [sultanahmet-koftecisi.com](https://sultanahmet-koftecisi.com/) |
| [Sultanahmet Kent Lokantası](https://directindex.org/r/ibb.istanbul) | ChatGPT with its own site | [ibb.istanbul](https://ibb.istanbul/) |
| [Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta](https://directindex.org/r/sultanahmetkoftesi.com) | Gemini with its own site | [sultanahmetkoftesi.com](https://sultanahmetkoftesi.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Birthday dinner for eight on Friday. I want to book online.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/birthday-8)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [360 Istanbul](https://directindex.org/r/360istanbul.com) | Gemini with its own site | [360istanbul.com](https://360istanbul.com/) |
| [Mikla](https://directindex.org/r/miklarestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [miklarestaurant.com](https://miklarestaurant.com/) |
| [Novas Hagiasophia](https://directindex.org/r/novashagiasophia.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [novashagiasophia.com.tr](https://novashagiasophia.com.tr/) |
| [Pepo’s Galata](https://directindex.org/r/pepogalata.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [pepogalata.com](https://pepogalata.com/) |
| [Seafront Lounge](https://directindex.org/r/seafrontlounge.com) | Gemini with its own site | [seafrontlounge.com](https://seafrontlounge.com/) · [book direct](https://seafrontlounge.com/reservation/) |
| [Topaz](https://directindex.org/r/topazistanbul.com) | Gemini with its own site | [topazistanbul.com](https://topazistanbul.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Best burger in town, and I want to order online.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/burger)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [WetBurger](https://directindex.org/scan/wetburger.co)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [wetburger.co](https://wetburger.co/) |
| [Zula](https://directindex.org/r/kojohospitality.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [kojohospitality.com](https://kojohospitality.com/) |
| [House of B](https://directindex.org/r/houseofbturkey.com) | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Route Burger House | Gemini by name | no link given |
| [Virginia Angus](https://directindex.org/r/virginiaangus.com.tr) | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Something to eat after midnight, delivered or open late.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/late-night)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Dominos Pizza](https://directindex.org/r/dominos.com.tr) | Gemini with its own site | [dominos.com.tr](https://dominos.com.tr/) |
| [Erzenler Et Sofrası](https://directindex.org/scan/erzenleretsofrasi.com.tr)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [erzenleretsofrasi.com.tr](https://erzenleretsofrasi.com.tr/) |
| [Lucky Sushi & Chinese](https://directindex.org/r/luckysushichinese.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [luckysushichinese.com.tr](https://luckysushichinese.com.tr/) |
| [Smash House](https://directindex.org/r/smashhouse.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [smashhouse.com.tr](https://smashhouse.com.tr/) |
| Website (via Yemeksepeti)
not in the index | Gemini through a marketplace | marketplace only |
| [Deniz Lokantası](https://directindex.org/r/fbf.bz) | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Turgut Kebab Restaurant | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Dinner with two kids tonight, somewhere relaxed. Book a table for four.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/kids-family)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Galeyan Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/galeyann.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [galeyann.com](https://galeyann.com/) |
| [Big Chefs](https://directindex.org/r/bigchefs.com.tr) | Gemini by name | no link given |
| Massa Bistro | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [I'm coeliac. A restaurant with real gluten-free options for dinner, book it.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/gluten-free)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Ege’den Kağıthane](https://directindex.org/scan/egedenyemek.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [egedenyemek.com](https://egedenyemek.com/) |
| [Glutensiz.com Market ve Cafe](https://directindex.org/scan/glutensiz.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [glutensiz.com](https://glutensiz.com/) |
| [Olive Anatolian](https://directindex.org/r/oliverestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [oliverestaurant.com](https://oliverestaurant.com/) |
| [Rolla Gluten Free](https://directindex.org/r/rollaistanbul.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [rollaistanbul.com](https://rollaistanbul.com/) |
| [Rolla GlutenFree](https://directindex.org/scan/rollaglutenfree.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [rollaglutenfree.com](https://rollaglutenfree.com/) |
| [Ege’den](https://directindex.org/r/egedenrestaurant.com) | ChatGPT by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Lunch on a terrace in the sun tomorrow. Where can I reserve?](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/terrace)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [360 Istanbul](https://directindex.org/r/360istanbul.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [360istanbul.com](https://360istanbul.com/) |
| [By Muzaffer](https://directindex.org/r/bymuzaffer.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [bymuzaffer.com](https://bymuzaffer.com/) |
| [Panoramic Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/panoramicrestaurant.com) | Gemini with its own site | [panoramicrestaurant.com](https://panoramicrestaurant.com/) · [book direct](https://panoramicrestaurant.com/how-to-secure-a-table-with-bosphorus-view-sultanahmet-reservation-guide/) · [order direct](https://panoramicrestaurant.com/turkish-meze-101-how-to-order-like-a-local/) |
| [Safran Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/intercontinental.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [intercontinental.com](https://intercontinental.com/) |
| [Seven Hills Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/sevenhillsrestaurant.com) | Gemini with its own site | [sevenhillsrestaurant.com](https://sevenhillsrestaurant.com/) |
| [Sunset Grill & Bar](https://directindex.org/r/sunsetgrillbar.com) | Gemini with its own site | [sunsetgrillbar.com](https://sunsetgrillbar.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [A dinner for a group of twelve next Thursday. Who takes big tables online?](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/group-12)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [360 Istanbul](https://directindex.org/r/360istanbul.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [360istanbul.com](https://360istanbul.com/) |
| [Banca Unione](https://directindex.org/scan/bancaunione.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [bancaunione.com](https://bancaunione.com/) |
| [Nicole Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/nicolerestaurant.com) | Gemini with its own site | [nicolerestaurant.com](https://nicolerestaurant.com/) |
| [Nusr-Et Steakhouse Maçka Palas](https://directindex.org/r/nusr-et.com.tr) | Gemini with its own site | [nusr-et.com.tr](https://nusr-et.com.tr/) |
| [Rüya Istanbul](https://directindex.org/scan/ruyarestaurants.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [ruyarestaurants.com](https://ruyarestaurants.com/) |
| [Sunset Grill & Bar](https://directindex.org/r/sunsetgrillbar.com) | Gemini with its own site | [sunsetgrillbar.com](https://sunsetgrillbar.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [A special tasting menu for our anniversary next month. Book us in.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/fine-dining)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [TURK Fatih Tutak](https://directindex.org/r/turkft.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [turkft.com](https://turkft.com/) |
| [Neolokal](https://directindex.org/r/neolokal.com) | Gemini with its own site | [neolokal.com](https://neolokal.com/) |
| [Nicole](https://directindex.org/r/nicole.com.tr) | Gemini with its own site | [nicole.com.tr](https://nicole.com.tr/) |
| [The Red Balloon](https://directindex.org/r/theredballoon.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [theredballoon.com.tr](https://theredballoon.com.tr/) |
| [Tuğra Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/tugrarestaurant.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [tugrarestaurant.com.tr](https://tugrarestaurant.com.tr/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [A quiet place for a business lunch on Tuesday, book for three at noon.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/business-lunch)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Şans Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/sansrestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [sansrestaurant.com](https://sansrestaurant.com/) |
| [Itsumi](https://directindex.org/r/itsumijp.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [itsumijp.com](https://itsumijp.com/) |
| [Paper Moon Istanbul](https://directindex.org/r/papermoonrestaurants.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [papermoonrestaurants.com](https://papermoonrestaurants.com/) |
| [Ulus 29](https://directindex.org/r/ulus29.com) | Gemini with its own site | [ulus29.com](https://ulus29.com/) |
| Vogue Restaurant
not in the index | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Good breakfast near the centre tomorrow from 8. Can I book?](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/breakfast)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Cafe Privato](https://directindex.org/scan/privatocafe.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [privatocafe.com](https://privatocafe.com/) |
| [Central Istanbul Cafe](https://directindex.org/r/centralistanbulcafe.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [centralistanbulcafe.com](https://centralistanbulcafe.com/) |
| [Khaldi](https://directindex.org/scan/khaldi.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [khaldi.com](https://khaldi.com/) |
| [Meşale Restaurant & Cafe](https://directindex.org/scan/mesalecafe.net)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [mesalecafe.net](https://mesalecafe.net/) |
| [Sa Va Anatolian Breakfast House](https://directindex.org/r/savaanatolianbreakfasthouse.com) | Gemini with its own site | [savaanatolianbreakfasthouse.com](https://savaanatolianbreakfasthouse.com/) |
| [Tarihi Van Kahvaltı Evi](https://directindex.org/r/tarihicivan.com) | Gemini with its own site | [tarihicivan.com](https://tarihicivan.com/) |
| Sultanahmet / Old City
not in the index | ChatGPT by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Something healthy like bowls or salads delivered to my office at lunch.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/healthy-bowl)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Bowl Kase](https://directindex.org/scan/bowlkase.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [bowlkase.com](https://bowlkase.com/) |
| [Konoha Fit](https://directindex.org/scan/konohafit.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [konohafit.com](https://konohafit.com/) |
| [Mama Bowl Healthy & Happy Kitchen](https://directindex.org/r/mamabowl.net) | Gemini with its own site | [mamabowl.net](https://mamabowl.net/) |
| [TuftaFIT](https://directindex.org/scan/tuftafit.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [tuftafit.com](https://tuftafit.com/) |
| [Your Greens Salads](https://directindex.org/scan/yourgreenssalads.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [yourgreenssalads.com](https://yourgreenssalads.com/) |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [A wine bar with small plates tonight. Reserve two seats.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/wine-bar)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Pano Wine Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/panowinebar.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [panowinebar.com](https://panowinebar.com/) |
| [Beyoğlu Winehouse](https://directindex.org/scan/beyogluwinehouse.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [beyogluwinehouse.com](https://beyogluwinehouse.com/) |
| [WAYANA Wine Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/wayanatapas.com)
not in the index | ChatGPT with its own site | [wayanatapas.com](https://wayanatapas.com/) |
| [WAYANA Wine Bar](https://directindex.org/scan/wayana.com)
not in the index | Gemini with its own site | [wayana.com](https://wayana.com/) |
| [Vigneron Wine House](https://directindex.org/r/vigneronwinehouse.com) | Gemini by name | no link given |

 Asked on 2026-11-04

## [Somewhere good that's actually open on Monday evening, book a table.](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/recommended/open-monday)

| Place | Named by | Direct link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Mikla](https://directindex.org/r/miklarestaurant.com) | ChatGPT with its own site
Gemini with its own site | [miklarestaurant.com](https://miklarestaurant.com/) |
| [360 Istanbul](https://directindex.org/r/360istanbul.com) | ChatGPT with its own site | [360istanbul.com](https://360istanbul.com/) |
| [Balıkçı Sabahattin](https://directindex.org/r/balikcisabahattin.com) | Gemini with its own site | [balikcisabahattin.com](https://balikcisabahattin.com/) |
| [Nicole Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/nicole.com.tr) | Gemini with its own site | [nicole.com.tr](https://nicole.com.tr/) |
| [Tuğra Restaurant](https://directindex.org/r/tugrarestaurant.com.tr) | ChatGPT with its own site | [tugrarestaurant.com.tr](https://tugrarestaurant.com.tr/) |

 Method

## How this is read

Each assistant was asked each question once, with web search on, for up to three places and the link to each one's own website. Names are read from the answer and matched against the index. Any link between one name and the next belongs to that place. "With its own site" means the assistant linked the place's own website. "Through a marketplace" or "a directory" means it linked a listing instead, and "by name" means it gave no link. The direct links come from the Direct Index's own scan of the place's site. The assistant didn't supply them.

[Where assistants send people in Istanbul](https://directindex.org/city/istanbul/assistants).

#### The Direct Index

[Why direct](https://directindex.org/why)[What agent-direct means](https://directindex.org/agent-direct)[About and principles](https://directindex.org/about)[Methodology](https://directindex.org/methodology)[Privacy](https://directindex.org/privacy)[Terms](https://directindex.org/terms)[Corrections](https://directindex.org/corrections)[Legal notice](https://directindex.org/legal)

#### Use it

[Free scanner](https://directindex.org/scan)[City indexes](https://directindex.org/cities)[Search the index](https://directindex.org/search)[Rankings](https://directindex.org/rankings)[What assistants recommend](https://directindex.org/assistants)[Ask the index](https://directindex.org/ask)

#### Vendors and help

[Booking and ordering vendors](https://directindex.org/vendors)[Which vendors' terms allow agents](https://directindex.org/vendors/terms)[Vendor verification](https://directindex.org/vendors/verification)[Website builders](https://directindex.org/builders)[Who can fix this](https://directindex.org/providers)[For agencies](https://directindex.org/agency)

#### For agents

[llms.txt](https://directindex.org/llms.txt)[llms-full.txt](https://directindex.org/llms-full.txt)[OpenAPI](https://directindex.org/openapi.json)[MCP server](https://directindex.org/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json)[A2A agent](https://directindex.org/.well-known/agent-card.json)[Direct feeds](https://directindex.org/direct.json)

#### Data

[Open data, CSV and JSON](https://directindex.org/data)[The quarterly edition](https://directindex.org/editions)[City data, JSON and Markdown](https://directindex.org/cities)[Sitemap](https://directindex.org/sitemap.xml)

Business listings come from OpenStreetMap contributors, under the ODbL. Scores are published under the same licence.

```json
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Muzaffer","url":"https://directindex.org/r/bymuzaffer.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":34,"name":"Azur","url":"https://directindex.org/r/azurrestaurants.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":35,"name":"Seafront Lounge","url":"https://directindex.org/r/seafrontlounge.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":36,"name":"Yıldızlar Restaurant","url":"https://directindex.org/r/yildizlarrestaurant.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":37,"name":"Adella Seafood Restaurant","url":"https://directindex.org/r/adellaseafood.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":38,"name":"Sirkeci Balkan Lokantası","url":"https://directindex.org/r/sirkecibalkanlokantasi.com.tr"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":39,"name":"Meşhur Sultanahmet Köftecisi","url":"https://directindex.org/r/sultanahmet-koftecisi.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":40,"name":"Sultanahmet Kent Lokantası","url":"https://directindex.org/r/ibb.istanbul"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":41,"name":"Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim 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```