Time and Taste: From a Century Ago to The Present Day Istanbul

"A step into one of İstanbul’s oldest dining rooms keeps the time‑tunnel feeling alive: founded by White Russians after the 1917 Revolution and formerly known as Rejans, this storied restaurant is much more than a place where Russian food is served. Dinner can begin with the exclusive selection of house‑infused vodkas presented on an elegant trolley—vibrant in color and made with fruits and peels—the lemon‑infused yellow one a standout, especially with Russian‑style pickles, butter with salmon, and charcuterie boards. If you’d rather start with a cocktail, the signature Spice Bazaar Martini and Cheers Hemingway await, and the kitchen shines with classic flavors like pirozhki, duck with orange and apple sauce, and Medovic with honey; if you’re spoilt for choice, the 9‑course tasting menu will help. The chefs’ skillful blend of traditional flavors with a modern touch is matched by a transportive room of elegant ceramic tiles, giant crystal mirrors, glittering chandeliers, and dark wood paneling, where brass plaques name past luminaries from Agatha Christie to Greta Garbo and Atatürk’s table remains reserved." - MICHELIN Guide