Mikla

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"Led by celebrity chef Mehmet Gürs, I experienced a visionary, near-20-year-old Michelin-starred restaurant on the top two floors of the Marmara Pera Hotel near Galata Tower where Finnish heritage and Anatolian ingredients like fermented boza and morel mushrooms are transformed with Scandinavian restraint; the rotating seven-course tasting menu (with a vegan version and a three-course fixed-price à la carte option) is best paired from a sommelier’s cellar of more than 450 bottles, and standout dishes include a soul-warming rabbit and mushroom soup and a smoked duck breast with crunchy almonds and a refreshing medley of rock samphire, cucumber, hazelnut and sour apple molasses — after dinner I enjoyed locally inspired cocktails on Mikla’s breezy rooftop terrace by the pool." - Amelia Dhuga, Robert McKelvey

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"Located on the 18th floor at one of Istanbul’s highest points, it promises breathtaking 360° views of the city, and from the moment the lift doors open, the panorama will blow you away. From the rooftop terrace, you can admire, in particular, the beauty of the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapı Palace, both illuminated at night. This gem serves New Anatolian Kitchen cuisine and, like the location, the standard of the cooking is sky high." - MICHELIN Guide

"Mikla's New Anatolian Kitchen combines respect for tradition with a sense of innovation. The restaurant is an ambassador for the producers they work with, as well as for the great diversity of produce that Turkey has to offer. The chefs use only the finest ingredients (and wines!), which take pride of place in original dishes that are stripped of unnecessary fuss. Everything here revolves around the depth of the flavours, which possess a distinctive Nordic purity.The dishes are not overly elaborate, but their complexity lies in their delicate harmonies. As an example, smoked duck breast is barbecued until medium-rare and then elevated with a symphony of nuances: red wine pepper jelly, roasted hazelnut, tangy cider syrup, a subtly sweet plum sauce with the perfect touch of umami and crisp samphire. The sense of balance is incredible! And those who avoid meat will be glad to know that Mikla always offers a vegan set menu. An adventure awaits you here and that also goes for the setting – the magnificent 360° view of Istanbul you get from the 18th floor of the Marmara Pera hotel really is the icing on the cake." - Michelin Inspector

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"A sleek rooftop restaurant in Karaköy serving seasonally changing, Anatolian-inspired tasting menus; while less intimate than some fine-dining villas, it’s known for dishes like slow-cooked lamb loin with apple molasses and mantı parcels finished with smoked buffalo yogurt, paired with expansive city views." - Amelia Dhuga

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"Let Mikla's view be your guide on the Route and shape your unique perception of this City." - MICHELIN Guide