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Restaurant atmosphere at Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant atmosphere at Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant atmosphere at Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Signature presentation from Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Signature presentation from Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant atmosphere at Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant atmosphere at Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant atmosphere at Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Signature presentation from Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Signature presentation from Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Signature presentation from Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Signature presentation from Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Signature presentation from Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Signature presentation from Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant atmosphere at Sentez Rooftop Restaurant
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Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Modern Anatolian and Mediterranean cooking above Istanbul’s historic peninsula

Sentez Rooftop Restaurant

Mediterranean · Anatolian · View

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The Komana Binbirdirek rooftop, Sultanahmet

On the roof of The Komana Binbirdirek, Sentez brings Anatolian and Mediterranean cooking into a contemporary format against views of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Local produce, chef-led plates, Turkish wines and the terrace make it a composed special-occasion address.

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 historic-peninsula dinner where the kitchen ambition matches the skyline.

On the roof of The Komana Binbirdirek, Sentez brings Anatolian and Mediterranean cooking into a contemporary format against views of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Local produce, chef-led plates, Turkish wines and the terrace make it a composed special-occasion address.

Order this

Begin with smoked tarama and icli kofte, then choose the 72-hour lamb or a sourdough flatbread from the stone oven.

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

Best time

Open daily 12:00-23:00. Reserve before sunset for a table facing Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

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: 1 Sept 2026
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