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A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
The considered interior and atmosphere at Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
The considered interior and atmosphere at Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
The considered interior and atmosphere at Banca Unione
A carefully prepared dish from Banca Unione
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Karaköy, Istanbul

Turkish-Italian cooking in a historic building on Bankalar Avenue

Banca Unione

Italian · Date Night

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L’Union Han, Bankalar Avenue

Inside the restored L’Union Han, Banca Unione sets a quietly grand scene with high ceilings and original details. Chef Müjdat Gürsoy brings Turkish and Italian food memories together in a polished contemporary menu.

Recommended by Elif TanerCoffee & Pastry Editor · Istanbul
Elif Taner — Coffee & Pastry Editor

Elif Taner

Coffee & Pastry Editor

Elif looks at the small details separating an everyday coffee stop from a considered pastry experience. Freshness, pastry balance, coffee preparation and a venue’s rhythm through the day shape her editorial view.

Areas of focus

  • Pastry and dessert
  • Turkish coffee
  • Third-wave coffee
  • Breakfast

Editorial principles

  • Put freshness before appearance
  • Evaluate sweetness and texture together
  • State the right time of day to visit
Neighbourhoods followed
Moda · Nişantaşı · Karaköy · Cihangir
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For an architecture-led, all-day table in Karakoy that is especially suited to a long dinner.

Inside the restored L’Union Han, Banca Unione sets a quietly grand scene with high ceilings and original details. Chef Müjdat Gürsoy brings Turkish and Italian food memories together in a polished contemporary menu.

Order this

Share a few seasonal starters, then ask about the Turkish-Italian mains and the dessert of the day.

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

Best time

Open daily 08:00-23:45. Reservations are wise for evenings and weekends.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon08:00–23:45
  • Tue08:00–23:45
  • Wed08:00–23:45
  • Thu08:00–23:45
  • Fri08:00–23:45
  • Sat08:00–23:45
  • Sun08:00–23:45
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Last checked: 2 Sept 2026
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