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A leafy Bebek garden carrying a quiet lunch into cocktails

Blend

Cocktail Bar · International · Mediterranean · Brunch

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Bebek, 3 Bebeköy St., Beşiktaş

Blend is a small-scale bistro up the Bebek hill, pairing its garden and fireside dining room with seasonal, Mediterranean-leaning international cooking. Weekend mornings, daytime plates and early-evening cocktails each have their own rhythm.

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 a long lunch, weekend brunch or low-key dinner a few steps away from Bebek's busiest tables.

Blend is a small-scale bistro up the Bebek hill, pairing its garden and fireside dining room with seasonal, Mediterranean-leaning international cooking. Weekend mornings, daytime plates and early-evening cocktails each have their own rhythm.

Order this

A seasonal salad, one sharing plate from the kitchen and a balanced cocktail from the bar.

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

Best time

Arrive early for the garden at weekends; it is closed Monday and reservations are wise for dinner on other days.

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

Opening hours
  • MonClosed
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat10:00–00:00
  • Sun10:00–23:00
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.

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Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 1 Aug 2026
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