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The dining room and atmosphere at Dafni Ateşbaşı
The dining room and atmosphere at Dafni Ateşbaşı
The dining room and atmosphere at Dafni Ateşbaşı
The dining room and atmosphere at Dafni Ateşbaşı
The dining room and atmosphere at Dafni Ateşbaşı
The dining room and atmosphere at Dafni Ateşbaşı
The dining room and atmosphere at Dafni Ateşbaşı
A carefully presented dish from Dafni Ateşbaşı
A carefully presented dish from Dafni Ateşbaşı
A carefully presented dish from Dafni Ateşbaşı
A carefully presented dish from Dafni Ateşbaşı
A carefully presented dish from Dafni Ateşbaşı
A carefully presented dish from Dafni Ateşbaşı
A carefully presented dish from Dafni Ateşbaşı
A carefully presented dish from Dafni Ateşbaşı
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Nakkaştepe, Istanbul

Hatay-inspired cooking shaped by a stone oven, fire and Bosphorus views in Nakkaştepe

Dafni Ateşbaşı

Turkish · Hatay · Breakfast

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Nakkaştepe, Üsküdar

Dafni Ateşbaşı reworks its Hatay influences through a stone oven, open-fire cooking and contemporary presentation. Panoramic Bosphorus views, a softly lit room and weekend breakfast make it useful for both business lunches and occasion dinners.

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 spice-led, fire-focused sharing table with a wide Bosphorus view.

Dafni Ateşbaşı reworks its Hatay influences through a stone oven, open-fire cooking and contemporary presentation. Panoramic Bosphorus views, a softly lit room and weekend breakfast make it useful for both business lunches and occasion dinners.

Order this

Share tepsi kebabı, a zahter salad and warm dishes from the stone oven; finish with künefe or pumpkin dessert.

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

Best time

Closed Mondays; reserve for weekend breakfast or a sunset dinner.

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
  • Sun10:00–00:00
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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Last checked: 31 Aug 2026
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