Neolokal
📍 Arap Cami, Mahı, Bankalar Cd. No:11, 34420, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Google: 4.3 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Located in the heart of Istanbul, Neolokal is a Michelin-starred gem that beautifully marries traditional Turkish cuisine with contemporary culinary techniques. With stunning views of the Bosphorus, this restaurant offers an inviting ambiance that complements its innovative menu. Guests rave about the restaurant's creative dishes, which are not only flavorful but also artistically presented. The attentive service enhances the overall dining experience, making it ideal for special occasions or a romantic dinner. Diners can expect to enjoy a leisurely meal, often taking up to three hours, as they savor each course paired with exceptional wines. Neolokal is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in a unique gastronomic journey in Istanbul.
Signature Dishes
- •Olive oil poached haddock
- •Slow-cooked lamb
- •Morel dumplings
- •Spanish and egg dish
- •Vegetarian tasting menu
Overall rating 4.2 / 5 (1,570 reviews)
Google: 4.3 (1096 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (474 reviews)
Customer Reviews
The Neolokal was by far our best one star Michelin experience world wide. The food was creative, yet deeply rooted in the history and geography of its origin country. One fish was better than the other, only one lacked the aromas and exciting flavor combinations from all the other dishes. The bluefish was simply too fishy and overpowering. The service was truly extraordinary however lacked in the very beginning of coordination. This however was no problem, after a few minutes the team worked like a Swiss watch. The view from the restaurant is stunning and the ambience is extremely cozy. We've spent 3 hours at the place and the time flew by like nothing. We highly recommend you to visit the Neolokal !
We had a very nice dinner experience at Neolokal. We chose a regular and a vegetarian tasting menu each pair with premium wine pairing. All the chosen wines are well pair and complement with the dishes. Of the regular menu, the olive oil poached haddock and slow cook lamb were cooked to perfection, they both were tender and juicy. But our most favor dish definitely is the morel dumpling, the morel flavor were amusing and delicious. The Spanish and egg dish was also very good but it was a bit overly salty for my taste. I reflected this to our server and he immediately offer another dish to be made. We had politely declined since we are really full by that time. Our view was also amazing, as we were seated outside overlooking the night view of Istanbul. Overall we had an incredible experience at Neolokal.
Incredible Michelin star restaurant in the heart of Istanbul. We got the wine pairing of Anatolian wines (you can get international if you want). There were several courses including an amuse bouche, appetizers, vegetable course, two mains which were wonderful, and of course, dessert. The food is not only absolutely delicious, but so gorgeously presented that it is hard to believe. The chefs are definitely artists! There are several tables in the restaurant; not as small as some of the Michelin restaurants I’ve visited. The wines paired wonderfully with the courses. We got five wines … two whites, two reds, and a dessert wine that was really good. The view of Istanbul at night was breathtaking, and our servers were top notch. We had a magical night at this restaurant.
What a fun place and gustatory delight. It is very expensive relative to other Turkish restaurants. But every bite was a joyful experience.