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A Spanish-Mediterranean summer menu by the Bosphorus at The Peninsula

Abelia x Diego Guerrero

Seafood · View

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The Peninsula Istanbul, Karakoy

Abelia’s seasonal collaboration with Diego Guerrero brings Spanish-Mediterranean cooking to a poolside garden on the Bosphorus. The shareable dishes are technical without feeling heavy, and the evening comes alive after sunset.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For a special occasion, sunset and a seasonal chef-led dinner in Karakoy.

Abelia’s seasonal collaboration with Diego Guerrero brings Spanish-Mediterranean cooking to a poolside garden on the Bosphorus. The shareable dishes are technical without feeling heavy, and the evening comes alive after sunset.

Order this

Share Diego Guerrero’s seafood paella, then add the jumbo prawns and lamb chops.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Open Thursday-Monday 18:30-23:00; closed Tuesday-Wednesday. Reservations are required.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • Mon18:30–23:00
  • TueClosed
  • WedClosed
  • Thu18:30–23:00
  • Fri18:30–23:00
  • Sat18:30–23:00
  • Sun18:30–23:00

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Last checked: 2 Sept 2026
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