Contemporary kitchens and tasting menus.
Istanbul's modern Anatolian kitchens — Michelin-listed tasting menus and design-led dining rooms, all a short ride from Casa Rosa Suites. Book ahead for these.
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Chef Civan Er's modern take on Anatolian cooking — Michelin-listed, just off Istiklal. The nine-course tasting walks you through seasonal regional dishes with the kind of pacing and service notes you expect at this level. A destination dinner, not a casual stop.
Try thisNine-course tasting menu with the suggested wine pairing
Chef Didem Çetin's modern-Turkish meze room — Michelin Bib Gourmand, the name means 'slowly' in Persian, which is the whole idea. Small plates pair with Turkish wines and well-built cocktails under exposed brick and candlelight. Limited seating; book ahead.
Try thisThe chef's seasonal meze tasting with a glass of Turkish red
Set inside a restored 18th-century inn (Muhsinzade Han) crowned with a cleverly engineered glass dome, Olden 1772 is the room you book when the dining room itself is part of the evening. Modern Turkish kitchen, beautifully plated; portions trend smaller than they look.
Try thisThe chef's tasting menu under the dome at dusk