Mezzaluna, Istanbul

If you're into power lunching, this is a superb place to dine while in Istanbul. The city's wheelers and dealers also gather here in the evenings to experience some of the finest Italian cuisine in town. Try out the classic pasta dishes or very garlicky thin-crust pizzas, washed down with a bottle of decent Italian, French or Californian wine. For dessert, the tiramisù is perfect with an espresso or else taste the heavenly crème brûlee with a frothy cappuccino. Set menus cost $23-30.