Ottoman Palace Cuisine Ottoman palace cuisine is an indisputable masterpiece and cultural heritage of Turkey. It combines the best characters from many cultures: Turkish, Arabic, Mediterranean, Balkan, Caucasian and others… Best chefs of the magnificent period, during many centuries, created their culinary masterpieces for the Sultans and their courtiers. Recipes were carefully stored and transmitted from one generation to another! Unfortunately, with the fall of the Ottoman Empire, this unique legacy almost completely disappeared and became oblivious. ⠀ We believe that this is wrong and unfair! And we really want to fix it!!

DERALIYE RESTAURANT SULTANAHMET

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   Armin S 
 2024-05-13
 
 
 Verified Culinary travel back to the past!
What a spot! The restaurant was highly recommend to me by a Turkish friend and we got not disappointed. Definitely the best dining experience we made in Turkey. All dishes we tried were typical recipies out of the old Ottoman tradition and not comparable to what is offered usually in "normal" turkish restaurants. Many signature dishes and thus I would especially recommend the goose pastry. My octopus as a starter was one of the best I ever had (and believe me, I had quite a few!). The wine selection is the best I have seen in Turkey - but get prepared to pay the price. Service level was outstanding, distinguished but nevertheless with a very good sense of humour. We had a great evening and were the last guests standing.....and leaving happily!
  
 
       
   Rick 
 2024-05-13
 
 
 Verified Great experience
Wonderful dining experience. Food was delicious. Our server / host Emrah was very helpful. A few items we wanted to try he suggested a similar item as he thought we would enjoy it better. Everything was prepared perfectly and tasted delicious.
  
 
       
   Stephkrill57 
 2024-05-10
 
 
 Verified Beautiful table
Recommended by Michelin and Gault et Millau and rightly so. Original and quality cuisine. Friendly setting despite the bustle of the street.
  
 
       
   sharelike83 
 2024-05-05
 
 
 Verified Great discovery and taste experience!
A very nice discovery and experience! We took the Sultan's menu and enjoyed some delicious dishes presented by a very friendly, professional and passionate waiter (çok teşekkürler Zeydon Bey). We were very touched by the arrival of a birthday cake offered on the occasion of our daughter's birthday. We will return on our next trip to Istanbul for sure! We recommend.
  
 
       
   Monica L 
 2024-05-04
 
 
 Verified Lovely good food in beautiful surroundings!
Lovely good food. Very good service. Great, delicious, exciting premises. Kublai gave us a great experience with his recommendations and great stories. Thank you for a great experience!
  
 
       
   SRMVDB 
 2024-05-02
 
 
 Verified Must visit restaurant in Istanbul. Amazing food.
Amazing food. Try the Lamb rack. Fantastic ambiance. The best service. Zeydan took great care of us. The open kitchen gives you a nice view on the food preparation.
  
 
       
   Stephane P 
 2024-04-27
 
 
 Verified Very nice experience
Tasty and refined cuisine Impeccable service and friendly staff We had a great time as a family

NECATİ YILMAZ

Executive
Chef

For over a decade, Necati Yilmaz has meticulously studied and amassed ancient palace recipes, resulting in a collection of 425 culinary masterpieces. These dishes, once savored by Sultans and their entourage, now grace the tables of Necati's restaurants in Istanbul. From sweet melon stuffed with beef and almonds to cherry soup and delicate goose kebabs, his menu boasts mouthwatering delights. Guests can also partake in cooking classes led by Necati himself, where they learn to recreate these royal dishes. Necati's culinary expertise extends to consultancy work for TV series like "Magnificent Century" and consistently high ratings on TripAdvisor, earning accolades even from esteemed critics like Dr. Oz and George Miller. With recognition from Lonely Planet among the world's best restaurants, Necati Yilmaz's establishments offer a truly regal dining experience.

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Mustafa
Yılmaz

Restaurant Director

Hazal
Yılmaz

Angel Chef

HAKAN
BOZKURT

Head Chef (Deraliye Terrace)

Hilal
Gül

Creative Chef

Büşra
Taşdöğen

Reservation Manager

Emrah
Soğukçeşme

Head Waiter

Koray
maden

Head Chef (Deraliye Ottoman Palace Cuisine)

Caner
alageyik

Manager (Deraliye Terrace)

Samet
Yılmaz

Chef

Osman
Sunal

Coordinator Chef (All Deraliye Restaurants)

DERALIYE RESTAURANT SULTANAHMET

NECATİ YILMAZ

Executive Chef

Executive
Chef