Scenarios and venues in Istanbul
Meeting formats and venues we work with: five-star hotels in the centre, signature restaurants, theatres, private spaces.
Dinner in Istanbul
Dinner is the most frequent scenario. Istanbul offers several forms: dinner with a Bosphorus view, dinner in a historic interior, dinner at a terrace by the water. We hold direct contacts at Mikla, Neolokal and Sunset Grill — we book straight with the maître d'. Friday in April at Mikla — you need 2-3 weeks, no less.
Mikla Restaurant
Marmara Pera Hotel, Meşrutiyet Cd. 15, Beyoğlu (rooftop)
Scandinavian and Anatolian fusion
Chef Mehmet Gürs, consistently in the World's 50 Best lists. Rooftop of Marmara Pera, panoramic view over the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and both shores — one of the best views of Istanbul, full stop. Menu changes by season, focus on local …
Neolokal
Salt Galata, Bankalar Cd. 11, Karaköy
Modern Anatolian
Chef Maksut Aşkar, one of the keystone Istanbul restaurants of recent years. Located in the former Ottoman Bank building — Salt Galata. The cooking is built on Anatolian produce and techniques reread through a contemporary restaurant format…
Sunset Grill & Bar
Adnan Saygun Cd., Yeniköy Mh., Sarıyer (Yeniköy)
International grill concept
A restaurant on the Bosphorus shore in Yeniköy — already on the European bank north of the city. An open terrace right above the water, a view of the strait, boats passing within metres. In summer — one of the strongest evening formats in I…
Carne Restaurant
Kuruçeşme Cd. 53, Kuruçeşme
Steak concept, Argentine influence
Kuruçeşme — Bosphorus shore, just west of Beşiktaş. A steak restaurant with a view of the water. Argentine techniques, good cuts, dry ageing. For a business dinner where a serious masculine register matters — one of the right picks. Atmosph…
Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi)
Salacak, Üsküdar (island in the Bosphorus)
A small island in the middle of the Bosphorus on the Asian side, reachable only by boat. A restaurant inside the tower, one of the most romantic addresses in Istanbul. For dinner for two with a view of both shores of the strait — a one-of-a…
Tip:
if it's your first dinner in Istanbul and you want "the best" — Mikla. If conversation matters more than the view — Neolokal or Carne.
Hotel meeting
Five main hotels — each with its character. For a cultural evening in the Old City — Four Seasons Sultanahmet. For a summer Bosphorus night — Four Seasons Bosphorus. For a business audience — Ritz-Carlton or Raffles. For the full impression — Çırağan Palace Kempinski. The manager picks for the scenario.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Tevkifhane Sk. 1, Sultanahmet
A former 19th-century prison, rebuilt into one of the finest hotels in Istanbul. 65 rooms, an intimate atmosphere, a courtyard with a view of the gardens beside Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. For clients who want Sultanahmet without the …
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Çırağan Cd. 28, Beşiktaş
A 19th-century palace right on the Bosphorus shore, two blocks from Çırağan Palace. A terrace opening onto the water, a view of the strait, the pool deck in summer. Our main pick for summer evenings — dinner on the water is its own level.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Çırağan Cd. 32, Beşiktaş
A late-Ottoman-era palace handed to Kempinski. The only palace-hotel directly on the Bosphorus shore. Interiors preserved, ballroom and banquet halls — for events. For meetings with foreign partners — one of the strongest addresses, it spea…
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul
Süzer Plaza, Askerocağı Cd. 15, Şişli
A high-rise in Şişli — the business district, Nişantaşı next door. Bosphorus views from the upper floors, strong fitness and spa. For clients staying in the business area who don't want to drive to the embankment — the right pick.
Raffles Istanbul
Zorlu Center, Levazım Mh., Beşiktaş
Raffles inside Zorlu Center — part of a retail-and-business complex with a theatre, restaurants and brand shopping. Modern design, established service level, three restaurants on site. For clients who want everything in one place — without …
Tip:
if you choose the hotel yourself — name it to the manager, he'll clarify the details: reception nuances, which entrance, where to meet best.
Business accompaniment
The business format in Istanbul — meetings in Şişli and Nişantaşı, conferences in hotels, corporate dinners. The model works in a strict business image, speaks English, knows the etiquette of business negotiations. Istanbul is a bridge between two markets, and the business audience here understands that.
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul
Süzer Plaza, Askerocağı Cd. 15, Şişli
A high-rise in Şişli — the business district, Nişantaşı next door. Bosphorus views from the upper floors, strong fitness and spa. For clients staying in the business area who don't want to drive to the embankment — the right pick.
Raffles Istanbul
Zorlu Center, Levazım Mh., Beşiktaş
Raffles inside Zorlu Center — part of a retail-and-business complex with a theatre, restaurants and brand shopping. Modern design, established service level, three restaurants on site. For clients who want everything in one place — without …
Nişantaşı district
The high-end shopping and restaurant district of Istanbul. Brand boutiques, Italian restaurants, cafés above the average level. Business audience, local high-end. For afternoon meetings and shopping inside a scenario — one of the principal …
Tip:
for a first business format with us — send the event details ahead: dress code, participants, character of the meeting; it helps us match more precisely
Evening on the Bosphorus
A separate format, specific to Istanbul. A Bosphorus yacht charter (boats out of Bebek), dinner on the embankment, a private boat for the evening. From May through October this is one of the most-requested scenarios — the Bosphorus on a fine evening is hard to compare with anything else. We organise it together with the yacht transfer or a booking at a waterside restaurant.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Çırağan Cd. 28, Beşiktaş
A 19th-century palace right on the Bosphorus shore, two blocks from Çırağan Palace. A terrace opening onto the water, a view of the strait, the pool deck in summer. Our main pick for summer evenings — dinner on the water is its own level.
Sunset Grill & Bar
Adnan Saygun Cd., Yeniköy Mh., Sarıyer (Yeniköy)
International grill concept
A restaurant on the Bosphorus shore in Yeniköy — already on the European bank north of the city. An open terrace right above the water, a view of the strait, boats passing within metres. In summer — one of the strongest evening formats in I…
Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi)
Salacak, Üsküdar (island in the Bosphorus)
A small island in the middle of the Bosphorus on the Asian side, reachable only by boat. A restaurant inside the tower, one of the most romantic addresses in Istanbul. For dinner for two with a view of both shores of the strait — a one-of-a…
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Çırağan Cd. 32, Beşiktaş
A late-Ottoman-era palace handed to Kempinski. The only palace-hotel directly on the Bosphorus shore. Interiors preserved, ballroom and banquet halls — for events. For meetings with foreign partners — one of the strongest addresses, it spea…
Tip:
a yacht evening — 3-5 days ahead, not at the last moment; a waterside restaurant — 1-2 weeks ahead in season
Weekend in Istanbul
24-48 hours or more. Istanbul is a two-day city: day one on the European side, day two on the Asian side or the Bosphorus. Breakfast at the hotel, a walk through Beyoğlu, dinner at Mikla, the next morning — a ferry to Kadıköy or a drive to Yeniköy. The model accompanies the whole route. Accommodation, transport and meals — on the client.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Çırağan Cd. 28, Beşiktaş
A 19th-century palace right on the Bosphorus shore, two blocks from Çırağan Palace. A terrace opening onto the water, a view of the strait, the pool deck in summer. Our main pick for summer evenings — dinner on the water is its own level.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Çırağan Cd. 32, Beşiktaş
A late-Ottoman-era palace handed to Kempinski. The only palace-hotel directly on the Bosphorus shore. Interiors preserved, ballroom and banquet halls — for events. For meetings with foreign partners — one of the strongest addresses, it spea…
Raffles Istanbul
Zorlu Center, Levazım Mh., Beşiktaş
Raffles inside Zorlu Center — part of a retail-and-business complex with a theatre, restaurants and brand shopping. Modern design, established service level, three restaurants on site. For clients who want everything in one place — without …
Tip:
best season — April-May and September-October; in summer it's hot and crowded with tourists, but possible too
Cultural programme
Istanbul is one of the most culturally dense cities on the Mediterranean. Pera Museum, Istanbul Modern, the Salt gallery, walking architecture routes through Karaköy, a visit to Hagia Sophia. The Istanbul Biennial in odd years and Istanbul Fashion Week shift the city into a separate register; Galataport on the embankment in Karaköy collects museums, galleries and restaurants in one stretch. A model with a cultural background isn't rare in our Istanbul base. The kind of scenario where conversation matters as much as the place.
Beyoğlu / Pera district
The historic European quarter of Istanbul — İstiklal Avenue, the Galata gallery, Karaköy. Restaurants, galleries, late-night spots. Pedestrian zone, lively in the evening. For walks between dinner and an evening format — the strongest distr…
Nişantaşı district
The high-end shopping and restaurant district of Istanbul. Brand boutiques, Italian restaurants, cafés above the average level. Business audience, local high-end. For afternoon meetings and shopping inside a scenario — one of the principal …
Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi)
Salacak, Üsküdar (island in the Bosphorus)
A small island in the middle of the Bosphorus on the Asian side, reachable only by boat. A restaurant inside the tower, one of the most romantic addresses in Istanbul. For dinner for two with a view of both shores of the strait — a one-of-a…
Tip:
if you want to combine a cultural route with dinner — give the manager the details; the route and the restaurant are agreed as one block
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