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Food and atmosphere at Garden 1897 Restaurant
Food and atmosphere at Garden 1897 Restaurant
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Sultanahmet, Istanbul

A calm dinner in the garden of 19th-century mansions

Garden 1897 Restaurant

Turkish · Ottoman · Peaceful

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Binbirdirek Mah., Terzihane Sok. No:7, Fatih, İstanbul

Turkish and Ottoman dishes are served in the courtyard of restored historic houses with a peaceful, romantic mood.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For greenery and historic texture instead of another Sultanahmet rooftop.

Turkish and Ottoman dishes are served in the courtyard of restored historic houses with a peaceful, romantic mood.

Order this

Ottoman starters, a lamb main and a house dessert.

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

Best time

Early evening while the garden is quiet.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon09:00–23:00
  • Tue09:00–23:00
  • Wed09:00–23:00
  • Thu09:00–23:00
  • Fri09:00–23:00
  • Sat09:00–23:00
  • Sun09:00–23:00
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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