Deraliye Restaurant

10/09/2026

On an Ottoman table, the first plates set down tell you what kind of evening it is going to be. Meze does exactly that at Deraliye Restaurant in Sultanahmet: it slows the meal down, invites conversation to the table and prepares the ground for the main courses to come. In Turkish cuisine meze is not a snack; it is an independent culinary language served in small plates, built on balance, and meant to be shared. This guide looks at the place of meze in Ottoman dining, the unwritten rules of a meze table, and the cold starters on Deraliye’s own menu, one plate at a time.

What is meze in Ottoman cuisine? Humus, muammara, baba ganoush and mutabbal: a guide to the cold starters at Deraliye Restaurant in Sultanahmet.

10/09/2026

When a table is set in Istanbul, one of the first ingredients that comes to mind has always been fish. In a city built between two seas this was inevitable: the currents of the Bosphorus, the shallow waters of the Marmara and the seasonal migrations shaped the calendar of Istanbul’s kitchens for centuries. The seafood section on the menu of Deraliye Restaurant in Sultanahmet continues that inheritance. This article looks at the place of fish in Ottoman cuisine, the cooking methods used in the palace kitchen, and the dishes on Deraliye’s own fish menu, one plate at a time.

Sea bass in salt, grilled sea bream, sea bass on paper and octopus: a guide to fish in Ottoman cuisine and the seafood menu at Deraliye, Sultanahmet.

27/08/2026

Long before Istanbul had supermarkets or specialty grocers, the city had the Egyptian Spice Bazaar — a covered market so central to daily life that its stalls have barely changed in function since it first opened in the 17th century. For visitors exploring Sultanahmet’s culinary heritage, walking through its arched corridors is as close as you can get to experiencing how the Ottoman capital actually shopped, cooked, and traded.

A guide to Istanbul's Egyptian Spice Bazaar — its Ottoman-era origins, what to look for among the stalls, and how it still shapes the city's cuisine today.

25/08/2026

At Deraliye, our cooking classes are a chance to discover Turkish cuisine in a different way — through traditional recipes, new flavors and a shared experience in the kitchen.

A special way to spend time together and take a little piece of Istanbul home with you.

For more information about our cooking classes, contact us via DM or visit our website.

19/08/2026

At Deraliye, every table is an invitation to discover the richness of Ottoman cuisine — historic recipes, distinctive flavors and centuries of culinary heritage brought to life today.

Welcome to Deraliye. ✨

13/08/2026

Deraliye is more than a restaurant — it is a journey through centuries of Ottoman cuisine.

Recipes inspired by the kitchens of the Ottoman palaces, traditional flavours, beautiful presentation and a setting that brings the history of Istanbul to life.

Recommended by the MICHELIN Guide for four consecutive years.
Recognized by Gault&Millau for four consecutive years.

A celebration of Ottoman culinary heritage, right in the heart of Istanbul.

Come to Deraliye and taste a piece of Istanbul’s history.

27/07/2026

A unique culinary experience in the heart of Sultanahmet. 🍴

Join our Ottoman Cooking Class and discover the stories, techniques, and flavours behind one of the world’s richest culinary traditions.

Learn from our chefs, prepare centuries-old recipes with your own hands, and experience the true taste of Ottoman cuisine.

For more details and bookings, visit our website via the link in our bio.

22/07/2026

One of the most fascinating characteristics of Ottoman cuisine is the harmonious combination of meat and fruit. While modern diners often associate meat dishes with savory flavors alone, Ottoman palace chefs believed that true culinary excellence came from balancing sweetness, acidity, aroma, and texture. This philosophy shaped some of the empire’s most celebrated recipes and remains one of the defining features of Ottoman palace cuisine.

From lamb slowly braised with apricots to chicken enriched with raisins and almonds, these dishes reflected the sophistication of the imperial kitchens at Topkapı Palace. Today, this extraordinary culinary tradition continues at Deraliye Restaurant in Sultanahmet, where historic palace recipes are carefully recreated under the leadership of Chef Necati Yılmaz.

Discover why Ottoman chefs paired meat with fruits and explore the culinary philosophy behind palace cuisine. Experience authentic Ottoman recipes by Chef Necati Yılmaz at Deraliye Restaurant in Sultanahmet.

11/07/2026

Hadi Kirde kebabı yapalım !

Malzemeler !

İnce kurutulmuş bir yufka
Bir miktar bonfile ya da dana antrikot
Bir miktar sarımsak
Yoğurt
Kırmızı pul biber
Tereyağı
Yeşil ve kırmızı kapya biber
Taze kekik
Biraz tuz

Bu malzemeden temin edip videodaki gibi yapın yaptığınızı tadın

Herkese afiyet olsun:)

07/06/2026

Dinner, the Ottoman way.

Silver cloches lifted at the table.
Recipes once served in palace kitchens.
Warm lights, rich flavours and stories hidden in every dish.

At Deraliye, history is not displayed behind glass — it is served on a plate.

✨ Recommended by MICHELIN Guide Türkiye for four consecutive years.
✨ Recommended by Gault&Millau for four consecutive years.

📍 Sultanahmet, Istanbul