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Migration cuisine, open fire and Marmara views in Kazlicesme

KÜN Restaurant

Anatolian · Meze · View

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Mövenpick Hotel rooftop, Kazlicesme

On the roof of Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea, KÜN traces migration routes from the Balkans to the Middle East through meze, open fire and a wood oven. Panoramic Marmara views, signature cocktails and music on selected nights complete the evening.

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 view-led celebration or modern Anatolian dinner on the western side of the European shore.

On the roof of Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Marmara Sea, KÜN traces migration routes from the Balkans to the Middle East through meze, open fire and a wood oven. Panoramic Marmara views, signature cocktails and music on selected nights complete the evening.

Order this

Start with a meze selection of matbucha, fasole batuta and Antalya piyaz, then move to lamb hummus or a charcoal-grilled kebab and finish with tufahije.

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

Best time

Closed Monday; open Tuesday-Saturday 17:00-00:00 and Sunday 15:00-23:00. Book before sunset.

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

Opening hours
  • MonClosed
  • Tue17:00–00:00
  • Wed17:00–00:00
  • Thu17:00–00:00
  • Fri17:00–00:00
  • Sat17:00–00:00
  • Sun15:00–23:00

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Editorial review: Choose Istanbul Editorial Team
Last checked: 1 Sept 2026
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