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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   Metluid Zejneli 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ushqim fantastik, shërbim fantastik, çdo gjë perfekte💯
  
 
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   LucaGenas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ristorante inserito nella guida Michelin. Il ristorante offre un menù completo Ottomano (della Corte del sultano). Il locale è molto curato e ben tenuto, anche con un bancone per i cocktail e una parte della cucina a vista. Il servizio è eccellente (in alcuni frangenti anche troppo, non ti lasciano versarti l’acqua da solo) senza essere eccessivamente ingessato. Le pietanze cucinante in modo superlativo, con una sapiente combinazione di sapori e odori. Consiglio lo squisito Kazi Kebab!
  
 
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   Julia K. 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Delicious authentic Turkish food with exceptional, attentive service. The atmosphere is beautiful, with elegant décor inspired by the Ottoman era.
  
 
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   Viviana Cubides 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everything was delicious. People in the restaurant is so kind
  
 
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   EMRAH ELVER 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lezzetler o kadar iyiki anlatamam aradan uzun süre geçmesine rağmen tadlar daha ağzımda bu tadları bize sunan şef necati beye ve görünmez diğer kahramanlara teşekkür ederiz çok ilgiliydiler sunumlar ve mezeler gerçekten mükemmeldi herşey için teşekkür ederiz tekrar görüşmek üzere inşlh
  
 
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   Christopher Collins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing food and great service.  This was the prefect final dinner destination for our trip from the UK.  House wines were excellent and everyone was really happy with the food. If you’re happy to pay for real quality rather than the usual tourist traps then definitely come here.
  
 
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   kevin kao 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. HARUM服務非常好
  
 
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   Kaplan Yilmaz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Çok güzel bir restoran, yemekler lezzetliydi ve ailemle keyifli bir akşam geçirdik. Tavsiye ederim
  
 
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   Kübra Yiğit 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. İftar menüsü ve alakart denedik. Hem hizmet hem de lezzetlerden çok memnun kaldık. Ayrıca alakart tercihinde de iftar eklerinin ücretsiz servis edilmesi ayrıca güzel bir jest oldu. Kaz kebabını ve peynirli ballı böreği özellikle tavsiye ederim 👌🏻

      EXCELLENT  
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   Bill F 
 
 
 
 Verified Great food, geat service This was the best place we ate wile we were in Istanbul, hands down. Service staff is professionally trained, and it shows. Food preparation is perfect. The menu offers great food selection.
  
 
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   Ann-Marie D 
 
 
 
 Verified Don’t judge a book by its cover Don’t judge a book by its cover. Deraliye doesn’t look particularly special from the outside, but the food was absolutely excellent. Every dish was full of flavour, beautifully cooked and much more memorable than we expected. A lovely introduction to Istanbul and Ottoman cuisine. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Christine P 
 
 
 
 Verified Intolerances well catered Probably one of the places we enjoyed a lot in Istanbul with delicious food and well able to cope with our annoying food intolerances - two gluten free and one both gluten and dairy free.
  
 
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   RxA 
 
 
 
 Verified Heerlijk Heerlijk gegeten! Bijzondere gerechten, vriendelijk personeel.
  
 
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   Татьяна Манько 
 
 
 
 Verified Вкусно и быстро! Отличный ресторанчик!!! Очень вкусно, быстро, уютно!!! Брали утиное мясо в тесте это Очень вкусно!!! Местный десерт , вообще отрыв башки!!!! Обслуживание на высоте!!!! Рекомендую !!!! Один нюанс, заказывайте столик заранее, ресторан забит!!!!
  
 
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   jacarme 
 
 
 
 Verified Gran sitio Posiblemente el mejor sitio en el que comí en Estambul. Me dejé recomendar por el camarero y fue todo excelente. Tiene también vinos turcos. Los postres excelentes.
  
 
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   Ricky M 
 
 
 
 Verified Nice restaurant! Nice Michelin restaurant. Food is perfect. You'll feel like in ancient civilization. Your money will worth to eat. Thanks to my guide emrullah 🙏🏻
  
 
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   Metluid Z 
 
 
 
 Verified Exceptional Ottoman Cuisine – A Must-Visit in Sultanahmet! During our 6-day stay in Istanbul, dining at Deraliye was one of our culinary highlights. Located just a short walk from the main historical sites, this restaurant offers an authentic taste of traditional Ottoman recipes cooked to perfection. The flavors were incredible, and the service was top-notch. If you are looking for high-quality, traditional food in a wonderful atmosphere, I highly recommend this place. We will definitely come back!

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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.

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