Gault & Millau Türkiye 1 Toque
Our verdict
Matbah Restaurant şefi Kadir Yılmaz, Osmanlı saray mutfağının eşsiz lezzetlerini günümüze taşıyor. İstanbul’un tarihi semiti Sultanahmet’teki restoran menüsünde “Matbah-ı Beray-ı Has Yemekleri” koleksiyonu ile soğuk başlangıçlardan ara sıcaklara, ana yemeklerden tatlılara kadar zengin seçenekler sunuluyor. Her tarif, Osmanlı geleneğine sadık kalarak özenle hazırlanıyor. Böylece konuklara hem tarihi hem de lezzet dolu bir deneyim yaşatılıyor.
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The menu
What to order
- Lamb Shank with Marmarina
- Ballı Gemici Böreği
- Mutancana
- Hünkâr Beğendi
- Bal Helvası
Matbah Restaurant şefi Kadir Yılmaz, Osmanlı saray mutfağının eşsiz lezzetlerini günümüze taşıyor. İstanbul’un tarihi semiti Sultanahmet’teki restoran menüsünde “Matbah-ı Beray-ı Has Yemekleri” koleksiyonu ile soğuk başlangıçlardan ara sıcaklara, ana yemeklerden tatlılara kadar zengin seçenekler sunuluyor. Her tarif, Osmanlı geleneğine sadık kalarak özenle hazırlanıyor. Böylece konuklara hem tarihi hem de lezzet dolu bir deneyim yaşatılıyor.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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- Elegant
- Classic
- Sophisticated
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Casual Hangout
- Terrace
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Hotel Restaurant
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Set Menu
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
- Gluten Free Options
- Halal
Lively and elegant, with a warm, sophisticated Ottoman-era feel; reviews also describe it as beautifully designed and inviting.
Around Matbah Restaurant
Matbah Restaurant is at Ottoman Hotel Imperial, Cankurtaran, Caferiye Sok. No:6 D:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, 0.2 miles
- Avlu Restaurant, 0.2 miles
- Sankai by Nagaya, 0.3 miles
- Komana Hotel Binbirdirek, 0.3 miles
- AJWA Sultanahmet, 0.6 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 172 restaurants, 54 hotels, 21 bars and 3 wineries in Istanbul.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact Matbah Restaurant through by phone at 0212 514 61 51.
Questions about Matbah Restaurant
- Where is Matbah Restaurant?
- Matbah Restaurant is at Ottoman Hotel Imperial, Cankurtaran, Caferiye Sok. No:6 D:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
- What recognition has Matbah Restaurant received?
- Matbah Restaurant is recognised by Gault & Millau Türkiye 1 Toque (2026).
- How do I book Matbah Restaurant?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact Matbah Restaurant through by phone at 0212 514 61 51.
- What else is near Matbah Restaurant?
- Nearby in Istanbul: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet (0.2 miles), Avlu Restaurant (0.2 miles) and Sankai by Nagaya (0.3 miles).















