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The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
The dining room and atmosphere at Sakhalin
A carefully presented dish from Sakhalin
A carefully presented dish from Sakhalin
A carefully presented dish from Sakhalin
A carefully presented dish from Sakhalin
A carefully presented dish from Sakhalin
A carefully presented dish from Sakhalin
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Zorlu Center, Istanbul

An ambitious Zorlu Center restaurant pairing Mediterranean and Asian techniques with refined seafood

Sakhalin

Mediterranean · Seafood · Fine Dining

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Zorlu Center, Beşiktaş

Sakhalin centres its long-form dining experience on an iced raw bar, shellfish and highly detailed plates. Its airy room and open-kitchen energy suit occasions that call for polish without losing focus on the cooking.

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 one of Istanbul's more contemporary, service-led seafood dinners.

Sakhalin centres its long-form dining experience on an iced raw bar, shellfish and highly detailed plates. Its airy room and open-kitchen energy suit occasions that call for polish without losing focus on the cooking.

Order this

Start at the raw bar, ask about the day's shellfish, then move to a signature pasta or grilled fish.

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

Best time

Reserve for weekend dinner; book the first seating for a calmer room.

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

Opening hours
  • Mon12:00–00:00
  • Tue12:00–00:00
  • Wed12:00–00:00
  • Thu12:00–00:00
  • Fri12:00–00:00
  • Sat12:00–00:00
  • Sun12:00–00:00
Before you plan
  • ReservationsCall the venue to check table availability and reservation arrangements.
  • 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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Last checked: 31 Aug 2026
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