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Istanbul, Turkey

Matbah Restaurant

CuisineTurkish
Opened2003
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeSmart Casual

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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Matbah Restaurant restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey

The menu

What to order

  • Lamb Shank with Marmarina
  • Ballı Gemici Böreği
  • Mutancana
  • Hünkâr Beğendi
  • Bal Helvası
About

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.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Gault & Millau Türkiye 1 Toque

    Gault & Millau · Gault & Millau Türkiye 2026 - 1 Toque

Matbah Restaurant

The wine

  • Extensive wine list

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Details
Vibe
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Business Dinner
  • Group Dining
  • Special Occasion
  • Casual Hangout
Experience
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel Restaurant
  • Standalone
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Views
  • Street Scene
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
  • Set Menu
Drinks Focus
  • Wine
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Vegan Options
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Halal
Noise LevelConversational
CapacityMedium
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely
KitchenTraditional

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.

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).