The view from any of Istanbul's rooftop bars and restaurants back down its sloping streets is a sight to behold. Across the city, rooftop restaurants and bars offer a different perspective on its neighbourhoods. Over in Karaköy, rooftop bars become lively evening destinations, with guests lingering late into the night above the glow of the city. For those looking to survey the skyline for themselves, here are the best rooftop bars and restaurants in Istanbul. Alaf, Istanbul Courtesy Alaf Alaf, Istanbul Alperen Bozkurt/ Courtesy AlafAlafLocated in the quaint waterside suburb of Kuruçeşme, Alaf is a vibrant restaurant with a rooftop terrace and bar perched right on the edge of the Bosphorus.