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A long meal pairing Istanbul cooking with Bosphorus views above the AKM

BİZ Istanbul

Turkish · Istanbul cuisine · View

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Atatürk Cultural Center, 2 Mete Ave., Gümüşsuyu

On the upper floor of the Atatürk Cultural Center, BİZ Istanbul brings its Lokanta, Has Salon and Bar together under one roof. Its seasonal cooking reads the city's layered food memory through a contemporary lens.

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

To combine a Taksim arts itinerary, a broad Istanbul panorama and a kitchen focused on the city's culinary heritage in one stop.

On the upper floor of the Atatürk Cultural Center, BİZ Istanbul brings its Lokanta, Has Salon and Bar together under one roof. Its seasonal cooking reads the city's layered food memory through a contemporary lens.

Order this

Seasonal Istanbul recipes, the day's fish, vegetable plates and meze for sharing.

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

Best time

Arrive before sunset for the terrace light; it opens daily from 12:00 to 01:00 and dinner reservations are recommended.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–01:00
  • Tue12:00–01:00
  • Wed12:00–01:00
  • Thu12:00–01:00
  • Fri12:00–01:00
  • Sat12:00–01:00
  • Sun12:00–01:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsAn online booking link is available. Reconfirm the date, time and party size on the venue's official page.
  • AccessibilitySufficient verified detail on step-free entry, lifts and accessible restrooms is not published. Confirm your requirements with the venue before visiting.

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Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 31 Jul 2026
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