Address

Bankalar Caddesi 21, Karaköy, Istanbul
Karaköy, Istanbul

Best For

wine bars, Karaköy evenings, mid-thirties crowd

Opening Hours

Tue–Sun12:00–24:00 MonClosed

Reservations

Recommended

Dress Code

Smart casual

Price Range

$$$ · Cocktails from local pricing

Karaköy Italian Wine 200 Bottles Pizza Mid-thirties

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Our Take

Karaköy's Italian Wine Bar

Forneria Bar Wine is an Italian wine focused restaurant in Karaköy. The wine list runs to around 200 Italian regional bottles — strong Tuscan, Piedmontese, and Sicilian representation — alongside a small Turkish layer.

The bartender-sommeliers explain each pour. The food is Italian — fresh pasta, pizza, antipasti, charcuterie. The room is bright and intentional, with a long wood bar and large windows.

The crowd is mid-thirties Istanbul professionals. Pair with the wider Istanbul wine scene for a complete evening.

What to Order

Italian Regional Wine

From the deep Italian section. Bartender will recommend by region.

Turkish Wine

From the small Turkish section. Distinctive.

Italian Antipasti

Charcuterie, cheese, marinated vegetables.

Pizza

Italian thin-crust. Pair with the wine.