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The considered interior and atmosphere at Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
The considered interior and atmosphere at Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
The considered interior and atmosphere at Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
A carefully prepared dish from Dama
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Teşvikiye, Istanbul

A daytime cafe that turns into a hi-fi bar in Nisantasi

Dama

Restaurant · Cocktails

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Sakayik Street, Tesvikiye

Dama shifts character from morning coffee to late cocktails in a warm, record-lined neighbourhood room. Comfort-driven plates from the open kitchen meet a rising evening soundtrack and a serious bar list.

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 breakfast, a work break or a music-led night at the same easy address.

Dama shifts character from morning coffee to late cocktails in a warm, record-lined neighbourhood room. Comfort-driven plates from the open kitchen meet a rising evening soundtrack and a serious bar list.

Order this

Try the savoury doughnut with poached egg or Dama manti, then look to the Banana Umami Velvet after dark.

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

Best time

Open daily 08:00-02:00. Reserve for evening tables and music nights.

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
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Last checked: 2 Sept 2026
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