The BARN
Zero-waste farm-to-table dining in a working vineyard
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.
Insider Guide
Must Order
Pro Tips
- Reserve well in advance
- Try the house wine - only 2000 bottles made yearly
- Worth the drive from Istanbul
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
Pro Tips
- Reserve well in advance
- Try the house wine - only 2000 bottles made yearly
- Worth the drive from Istanbul
- Zero-waste philosophy throughout
- Reserve well in advance
- Try the house wine - only 2000 bottles made yearly
- Worth the drive from Istanbul
- Zero-waste philosophy throughout
Must Order:
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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