Back to restaurantsChoose Istanbul
TR / EN
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
A view of Arkestra restaurant and its cuisine
1 / 10
Etiler, Istanbul

A starred Etiler night where food, records and late hours share one house

Arkestra

Modern European · Fine Dining

₺₺₺₺

Etiler, Dilhayat St. No:28, Beşiktaş

Inside a 1960s villa, Cenk Debensason combines French technique with flavours drawn from Asia and beyond.

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
View profile
Call for a table
CallInstagramWebsite
Do you run this restaurant?
Why go

To extend dinner into the upstairs Listening Room instead of ending the night at the table.

Inside a 1960s villa, Cenk Debensason combines French technique with flavours drawn from Asia and beyond.

Order this

Seasonal starters, the katsu sando and the chef’s current main course.

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

Best time

Tuesday to Saturday evening; plan the Listening Room before or after dinner.

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

Opening hours
  • MonClosed
  • Tue18:00–01:00
  • Wed18:00–01:00
  • Thu18:00–01:00
  • Fri18:00–01:00
  • Sat18:00–01:00
  • SunClosed
Before you plan
  • ReservationsCall the venue to check table availability and reservation arrangements.
  • AccessibilitySufficient verified detail on step-free entry, lifts and accessible restrooms is not published. Confirm your requirements with the venue before visiting.
In Choose Istanbul guides

Editorial guides that place the restaurant within the right neighbourhood, occasion and pace—not in isolation.

Keep exploring

Choose Istanbul editorial standard
Contact details, location and editorial claims are checked before publication. Sponsored placements are always labelled.
Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 30 Jul 2026
Sources and corrections policy