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Mikla
Mehmet Gürs's rooftop restaurant atop The Marmara Pera, serving a Michelin-starred New Anatolian menu with panoramic views over the old city and Bosphorus.
At a glance
- Type
- New Anatolian fine dining
- Area
- Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Opening
- Open 6 days a week (closed Sunday) · 18:00–00:00
- Official site
- miklarestaurant.com
Good to know
- Michelin star
- Rooftop terrace bar
- Panoramic city views
- Online reservations
Why we recommend it
Mikla occupies the top floors of The Marmara Pera hotel in Tepebaşı, and pairs one of the widest views in Beyoğlu with a kitchen that describes its style as New Anatolian. It was founded by chef Mehmet Gürs and has long been one of the city's leading fine-dining restaurants. In the Michelin Guide Türkiye 2026 it holds one star.
The kitchen builds its menus around ingredients sourced from across Anatolia, often from small producers, and presents them in a contemporary, pared-back way. Expect dishes that draw on Turkish regional traditions and produce, reworked with modern technique. The menus change through the year, so check the current options on the restaurant's website before you book. The restaurant is also known for its sourcing work with farmers and producers around the country, which feeds directly into what appears on the plate. Wine pairings and drinks at the bar complete the offer, and staff can guide you through Turkish wines if they are new to you.
The dining room is lined with windows, and the terrace bar gives a sweeping panorama across the Golden Horn to the historic peninsula, with the domes and minarets of Süleymaniye and Sultanahmet on the skyline, as well as views towards the Bosphorus. At sunset it is one of the best places in the city for a drink, whether or not you stay for dinner.
Mikla is open for dinner only, Monday to Saturday, from 18:00, with last food orders at 21:30. It is closed on Sundays. The bar is open from 18:00 to 02:00. Reservations are made through the restaurant's website, and the reservation rules are published there too. Book well ahead for weekends and ask for a table by the windows. Smart casual dress is sensible.
The restaurant suits couples, special occasions and visitors who want a modern take on Turkish food with a view. If a full dinner is beyond your budget, a drink on the terrace gives you the same skyline. The Marmara Pera is on Meşrutiyet Caddesi, a few minutes' walk from Şişhane metro station and the Tünel funicular, and İstiklal Avenue, the Pera Museum and the Galata Tower are all within easy walking distance.
Mikla FAQs
When is Mikla open?
Dinner only, Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to midnight, with last food orders at 21:30; it is closed on Sundays.
Is the bar open later?
Yes, the bar is open from 18:00 to 02:00.
Does Mikla have a Michelin star?
Yes, it holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide.
Who founded Mikla?
Chef Mehmet Gürs.
How do I book?
Through the reservation page on the restaurant's website.
Is there a view?
Yes, the dining room and terrace bar look over the Golden Horn to the historic peninsula.
Can I just have a drink?
Yes, the terrace bar is a popular choice for a sunset drink.
How do I get there?
It is on top of The Marmara Pera on Meşrutiyet Caddesi, a short walk from Şişhane metro and the Tünel funicular.