BİZ İstanbul

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BİZ Istanbul – Michelin-Recommended Contemporary Dining in Beyoğlu, Istanbul

A Trio of Istanbul Experiences

At Atatürk Cultural Centre, the city’s cultural heart, BİZ Istanbul brings together three dining concepts under one roof. Each celebrates the layered history of Istanbul’s table, from archival recipes to the casual warmth of home cooking. The restaurant’s commitment to cultural sustainability – reviving nearly forgotten flavours and rituals – earned it a Michelin Recommended distinction in 2026, alongside earlier recognition from Gault & Millau for its traditional cuisine.

Has Salon: Fine Dining with a View

Overlooking the ancient peninsula, Has Salon offers a prolonged, polished meal. The kitchen draws on rarely seen recipes from archives, presented with precise service on starched tablecloths. This is where BİZ Istanbul’s contemporary approach meets the city’s deep culinary memory – a tasting experience that feels both scholarly and indulgent.

Lokanta: The Soul of Istanbul Homes

In the Lokanta section, the repertoire shifts to the dishes that have sustained Istanbul’s households and tradesmen’s eateries for generations: slow-cooked casseroles, olive oil dishes, stuffed vegetables, pastries, and traditional desserts. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant, a place where the past and present of Istanbul cuisine coexist without fuss.

Bar: Street Food and Open-Kitchen Energy

The Bar is the liveliest corner, with a fully open kitchen, wood-fired ovens, and charcoal grills. Here, guests can sample Istanbul’s street-food specialities alongside signature cocktails and curated wine and rakı menus. It’s a gathering spot that captures the pulse of the city, where the future of Istanbul’s food scene is being shaped in plain sight.