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A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
A carefully presented dish from Gün Lokantası
The dining atmosphere at Gün Lokantası
The dining atmosphere at Gün Lokantası
The dining atmosphere at Gün Lokantası
The dining atmosphere at Gün Lokantası
The dining atmosphere at Gün Lokantası
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Asmalımescit, Istanbul

An Asmalımescit address reviving lokanta and meyhane traditions through contemporary sharing plates

Gün Lokantası

Meyhane · Modern Turkish · Late Night

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Asmalı Mescit Mah., Gönül Sk. No:8, Beyoğlu

Gün Lokantası blends Asmalımescit’s old lokanta and meyhane rhythm with contemporary Turkish sharing plates. The intimate room becomes livelier as the evening progresses, while the menu carries traditional flavours in a present-day format.

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 a social Beyoğlu table that can begin with dinner and stretch into a long evening.

Gün Lokantası blends Asmalımescit’s old lokanta and meyhane rhythm with contemporary Turkish sharing plates. The intimate room becomes livelier as the evening progresses, while the menu carries traditional flavours in a present-day format.

Order this

Build a selection of cold meze, then continue with hot sharing dishes and the day’s main.

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

Best time

Reserve on Friday and Saturday, and confirm the current service hours by phone before visiting.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–23:00
  • Tue12:00–23:00
  • Wed12:00–23:00
  • Thu12:00–23:00
  • Fri12:00–23:00
  • Sat12:00–23:00
  • Sun12:00–23:00
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Last checked: 3 Sept 2026
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