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An all-day Cihangir kitchen carrying Antioch flavours through brick-oven plates, sharing dishes and cocktails

Casius Antioch Kitchen

Cocktail Bar · Turkish · Antakya-Hatay · Breakfast

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36/A Akarsu Yokuşu St., Kılıçali Paşa, Cihangir

Casius pairs Antioch's spice, mezze and oven traditions with the ease of a contemporary Cihangir restaurant. From breakfast into late evening, the recipes retain their regional structure while presentation and service feel current; the restaurant is listed as a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide.

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 sharing carefully handled regional flavours without committing to a formal tasting menu, with a strong value-to-quality balance in Cihangir.

Casius pairs Antioch's spice, mezze and oven traditions with the ease of a contemporary Cihangir restaurant. From breakfast into late evening, the recipes retain their regional structure while presentation and service feel current; the restaurant is listed as a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide.

Order this

Start with the thin crisp lahmacun, add roasted pepper with walnut, onion and pomegranate molasses, then ask for the day's brick-oven recommendation.

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

Best time

Breakfast is calmer and dinner more animated. Reserve through the official contact line for weekends or larger groups.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon08:00–02:00
  • Tue08:00–02:00
  • Wed08:00–02:00
  • Thu08:00–02:00
  • Fri08:00–02:00
  • Sat08:00–02:00
  • Sun08:00–02:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsRequest a table via WhatsApp; your reservation is confirmed when the venue accepts it.
  • 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: 2 Aug 2026
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