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Sunset tables on the Dudu Istanbul rooftop
The full rooftop dining room at Dudu Istanbul
A meze table at Dudu Istanbul
Sharing plates at Dudu Istanbul
A green cocktail from the Dudu Istanbul bar
Cocktail and table service at Dudu Istanbul
The Dudu Istanbul rooftop seen from outside at night
The evening atmosphere at Dudu Istanbul
A music performance at Dudu Istanbul
A guest photographing the table at Dudu Istanbul
Food and atmosphere at Dudu Istanbul
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Asmalımescit, Istanbul

Meze, sunset views and Turkish pop on Palazzo Donizetti’s Pera rooftop

Dudu Istanbul

Turkish · Modern Meyhane · View

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Palazzo Donizetti Hotel, 7th floor, 85 Meşrutiyet Ave., Asmalımescit

Dudu Istanbul brings updated meyhane plates, Golden Horn and Historic Peninsula views, and an 80s–90s Turkish soundtrack together on the seventh floor of Palazzo Donizetti Hotel. Reached by the hotel’s historic lift, the rooftop shifts into a livelier late-evening rhythm as dinner progresses.

Recommended by Can ArelMeyhane & Seafood Editor · Istanbul
Can Arel — Meyhane & Seafood Editor

Can Arel

Meyhane & Seafood Editor

Can’s approach focuses on the way a table unfolds over time. Seasonality of fish, freshness of meze, service pace, sound level and billing clarity are all treated as parts of one experience.

Areas of focus

  • Meyhane culture
  • Fish and seafood
  • Meze
  • Bosphorus restaurants

Editorial principles

  • Ask about seasonality and the day’s catch
  • Include the table’s rhythm in the review
  • Check pricing clarity
Neighbourhoods followed
Arnavutköy · Karaköy · Samatya · Kadıköy
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For a lively group dinner where the terrace view, nostalgic music and shared plates carry the table into late evening.

Dudu Istanbul brings updated meyhane plates, Golden Horn and Historic Peninsula views, and an 80s–90s Turkish soundtrack together on the seventh floor of Palazzo Donizetti Hotel. Reached by the hotel’s historic lift, the rooftop shifts into a livelier late-evening rhythm as dinner progresses.

Order this

Vişneli yaprak sarma, prawns cooked in Trabzon butter and a balanced selection of cold meze.

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

Best time

Reserve the terrace around sunset; open daily 19:00–02:00. Confirm the booking through the official phone or WhatsApp line.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon19:00–02:00
  • Tue19:00–02:00
  • Wed19:00–02:00
  • Thu19:00–02:00
  • Fri19:00–02:00
  • Sat19:00–02:00
  • Sun19:00–02:00
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: 1 Aug 2026
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