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The BARN - Restaurant in Silivri, Istanbul
Restaurant Editor's Pick

The BARN

Zero-waste farm-to-table dining in a working vineyard

Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed January 2025
Silivri |
$$$$ Mid-range for Restaurant
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Thu-Fri 19:00-23:00, Sat 13:00-16:00 & 19:00-23:00, Sun 13:00-16:00
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8.8 /10
| Last reviewed: Jan 2025

The BARN at Grandma's Wonderland represents farm-to-table dining in its purest form. This working farm and vineyard, founded by Serpil and Ibrahim Akbayir, is 60-80% self-sufficient depending on the season. Chef Bugra Ozdemir, who honed his zero-waste cooking skills at Michelin-starred restaurants in Denmark, creates tasting menus that showcase the farm's produce. Most ingredients come from Thrace, with only specialty items like cocoa and famous regional cheeses sourced elsewhere. The house wine, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, is limited to 2,000 bottles per year and available exclusively here.

Editor's Tip

Michelin Selected 2024. 60-80% self-sufficient farm. Chef Bugra Ozdemir trained at Danish Michelin restaurants. Exclusive house wine 2000 bottles/year.

At a Glance

Chef
Bugra Ozdemir
Cuisine
turkish modern, mediterranean

Signature Dishes

  • Spirit of the Farm tasting menu
  • Veal tongue pastrami
  • Kasseri cheese tortellini

Signature Drinks

  • House estate wine

Insider Tips

Must Order

Spirit of the Farm tasting menuHouse wineVeal tongue pastrami

Pro Tips

  • Reserve well in advance
  • Try the house wine - only 2000 bottles made yearly
  • Worth the drive from Istanbul
  • Zero-waste philosophy throughout

Food & Drinks

Cuisine

turkish modern, mediterranean

Food Quality

*****/5

Chef: Bugra Ozdemir

Must-Try Dishes

  • Spirit of the Farm tasting menu
  • Veal tongue pastrami
  • Kasseri cheese tortellini

Signature Drinks

  • House estate wine

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