For a panoramic Sultanahmet table that can work from morning into late evening.
The Akbıyık rooftop moves from breakfast to cocktails with Turkish dishes and broad Old City views.












A long rooftop day between Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus
Cankurtaran Mah., Akbıyık Cad. No:29, Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
The Akbıyık rooftop moves from breakfast to cocktails with Turkish dishes and broad Old City views.
Recommended by Elif TanerCoffee & Pastry Editor · IstanbulThe Akbıyık rooftop moves from breakfast to cocktails with Turkish dishes and broad Old City views.
Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.
Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.
Editorial guides that place the restaurant within the right neighbourhood, occasion and pace—not in isolation.
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