Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices. #EuropeInMotion
By Alessio Dell'Anna & video by Léo Arnoux
Published on
05/06/2026 - 10:21 GMT+2
Eating local is one of the best parts of travelling, but, in the most crowded places, it can also mean stumbling into tourist traps serving mediocre food at sky-high prices.
As more travellers watch their wallets, a new index by Holidu, a short-term accommodation rental platform, ranked the cities with the most Michelin-approved "Eat Like a Local" restaurants in Europe, including Turkey.
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