All Food and Drink

  • All-Day Dining

    YALI Lounge

    Just off the lobby, our all-day lounge is an intimate place to mingle with friends over afternoon tea, wind down with cocktails and cigars at night, or try the renowned Turkish pide.

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  • Fish & Seafood

    Aqua

    Overlooking stunning views of the Bosphorus, Aqua serves tasty fish and seafood dishes in a chic and stylish ambiance. Distinguished by its impeccable service, creative menu and live performances, Aqua invites guests to enjoy the beat of Istanbul and the unparalleled Bosphorus as they dine.

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  • Tea Time

    Yasemin

    Located in our Hotel lobby, Yasemin invites you to enjoy its stylish interiors and private terrace with views of the Bosphorus. Serving a delicious family breakfast in the morning hours, an elegant afternoon tea and dinner with select flavours from Turkish cuisine, Yasemin is set to become a popular meeting point for exclusive gatherings this summer.

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  • In-Room Dining

    Ideal for time-zone–hopping travellers, impromptu meetings or for a quiet, private meal, our extensive menu lets you dine in style in the comfort of your guest room or suite.

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  • Lunch – Light fare with Asian and Mediterranean inspirations

    The Club

    Dine by the pool or quay at our outdoor restaurant, serving fresh fish, grilled kebabs and locally sourced salads.

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  • Kebabs and Mezes

    Ocakbaşı

    Take a culinary journey around Turkey at our pop-up restaurant located on the terrace, specializing in a variety of different flavored kebabs and mezes.

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  • Mezes

    Anason 34

    Join us at Anason 34 for a gastronomical experience at our pop-up “meyhane’’ (a traditional Turkish tavern) located by the scenic Bosphorus. Discover colourful mezes and savoury dishes combined with a delightful ambiance by the Bosphorus.

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All-Day Dining

YALI Lounge

Just off the lobby, our all-day lounge is an intimate place to mingle with friends over afternoon tea, wind down with cocktails and cigars at night, or try the renowned Turkish pide.

Learn More

Fish & Seafood

Aqua

Overlooking stunning views of the Bosphorus, Aqua serves tasty fish and seafood dishes in a chic and stylish ambiance. Distinguished by its impeccable service, creative menu and live performances, Aqua invites guests to enjoy the beat of Istanbul and the unparalleled Bosphorus as they dine.

Learn More

Tea Time

Yasemin

Located in our Hotel lobby, Yasemin invites you to enjoy its stylish interiors and private terrace with views of the Bosphorus. Serving a delicious family breakfast in the morning hours, an elegant afternoon tea and dinner with select flavours from Turkish cuisine, Yasemin is set to become a popular meeting point for exclusive gatherings this summer.

Learn More

In-Room Dining

Ideal for time-zone–hopping travellers, impromptu meetings or for a quiet, private meal, our extensive menu lets you dine in style in the comfort of your guest room or suite.

Learn More

Lunch – Light fare with Asian and Mediterranean inspirations

The Club

Dine by the pool or quay at our outdoor restaurant, serving fresh fish, grilled kebabs and locally sourced salads.

Learn More

Kebabs and Mezes

Ocakbaşı

Take a culinary journey around Turkey at our pop-up restaurant located on the terrace, specializing in a variety of different flavored kebabs and mezes.

Learn More

Mezes

Anason 34

Join us at Anason 34 for a gastronomical experience at our pop-up “meyhane’’ (a traditional Turkish tavern) located by the scenic Bosphorus. Discover colourful mezes and savoury dishes combined with a delightful ambiance by the Bosphorus.

Learn More

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Culinary Experiences

  • TEA TIME O’CLOCK

    Afternoon tea is transformed into a special ceremony with elegant presentations by Grace Brands and exquisite delicacies from Turkish cuisine, creating a cozy home-visit feeling at YASEMIN.

    Round table with colourful tea cups and sweets at YASEMIN
    Round table with colourful tea cups and sweets at YASEMIN

    TEA TIME O’CLOCK

    Afternoon tea is transformed into a special ceremony with elegant presentations by Grace Brands and exquisite delicacies from Turkish cuisine, creating a cozy home-visit feeling at YASEMIN.

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  • LEGENDARY LOCAL FLAVOURS

    A charming location on the terrace with a surpassing Bosphorus view, Ocakbaşı offers selected kebabs and tasty mezzes, emphasizing Turkey’s rich and vast local flavours.

    LEGENDARY LOCAL FLAVOURS

    A charming location on the terrace with a surpassing Bosphorus view, Ocakbaşı offers selected kebabs and tasty mezzes, emphasizing Turkey’s rich and vast local flavours.

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  • SEAFOOD BY THE BOSPHORUS

    Distinguished by its impeccable service, creative menu and well-stocked wine cellar, AQUA invites you to enjoy fresh seafood dishes in a chic ambiance against stunning views of the Bosphorus.

    Square table with white linens, blue dinnerware, a bowl of ice with oysters on the half shell, Sea of Marmara in the background
    Square table with white linens, blue dinnerware, a bowl of ice with oysters on the half shell, Sea of Marmara in the background

    SEAFOOD BY THE BOSPHORUS

    Distinguished by its impeccable service, creative menu and well-stocked wine cellar, AQUA invites you to enjoy fresh seafood dishes in a chic ambiance against stunning views of the Bosphorus.

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Events

  • Every Sunday, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    SUNDAY BRUNCH

    Prepared by Executive Chef Savaş Aydemir and his culinary team, our Sunday Brunch features everything from delicatessen to seafood, homemade pasta to pizza, cold cuts to sushi, and international cheeses to freshly baked bread. The team prepares delicious choices emphasizing the rich local flavours of Turkey, including the renowned doner kebab. For guests preferring to eat light, the salad corner offers seasonal alternatives from Chef’s herb garden.

  • EVERY THURSDAY, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    LATIN NIGHT SON DE CUBA LIVE PERFORMANCE

    Son de Cuba will take the stage with their popular Cuban rhythms and Latin tunes, performing salsa, bachata and cha-cha each Thursday night at YALI Lounge.

  • EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

    LIVE SESSIONS WITH AYŞE EVRIM

    Spice up your Friday and Saturday nights with acoustic sounds and live music by Ayşe Evrim at YALI Lounge.

The Team

A portrait of Chef Savaş Aydemir leaning against a yellow chair

SAVAS AYDEMIR

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Born and raised in Bolu province, Chef Aydemir comes from a family of culinary professionals. After working in a variety of high-end hotel restaurants, he brings his love of local ingredients and Turkish cuisine to Aqua, The Club and YALI Lounge, always striving to learn new cooking techniques through work-study programs.

A portrait of Chef Adil Çakıcı leaning against a cream wall

Adil Çakıcı

Executive Pastry Chef

Chef Çakıcı was inspired to the culinary arts by his father, who enjoyed a long career as a chef at local restaurants. Çakıcı doesn’t overload guests, preferring to serve smaller-sized international desserts and traditional Turkish pastries crafted “with a twist” and no more than a couple of teaspoons of sugar per temptation. He takes guests’ suggestions to heart to create new tastes.