Mes Prestiges
Arkestra
Restaurant

Arkestra

Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation

Besiktas |
$$$$
|
19:00 - 23:00 (Tue-Sat)
|
9 /10

Arkestra pushes the boundaries of Turkish fine dining with inventive dishes that tell stories through flavor and presentation. The Michelin-starred restaurant offers a tasting menu that surprises at every course, blending local traditions with global techniques in unexpected ways.

Editor's Tip

1 Michelin star. Be ready for surprises - the menu changes frequently and always impresses.

Insider Tips

  • Three distinct spaces - Restaurant, The Listening Room (audiophile bar), and Ritmo (casual bistro)
  • Chef Cenk Debensason is Turkish-born, French-trained
  • Located in a beautifully renovated 1960s villa
  • The Listening Room has high-end audio equipment for music lovers
  • Menu changes seasonally - always something new

Best Table: Main dining room for the full experience

Pricing Guide

Per Person

3,500 TRY

Range: 2,500 - 5,000

Couples Dinner

8,000 TRY

Range: 6,000 - 12,000

Group of Four

16,000 TRY

Range: 12,000 - 24,000

Service charge: Not included | Tipping: optional

Atmosphere

Music

ambient, lounge

Sophisticated background music

Volume Level

moderate

Conversation friendly

Capacity

50 guests

intimate venue

Dress Code

smart casual

Elegant attire appreciated

Ambiance: dim lighting, art deco & eclectic style

Views & Setting

View Type

garden

View Quality

good

Indoor Garden Outdoor Smoking

Food & Drinks

Cuisine

french, turkish modern, italian, asian fusion

Food Quality

*****/5

Chef: Cenk Debensason

Bar Program

craft cocktails

sommelier curated wine list

Must-Try Dishes

  • Seasonal tasting menu
  • Creative interpretations varying with seasons

Signature Drinks

  • Curated wine pairing
  • Craft cocktails at The Listening Room
Vegetarian Friendly Vegan Options Gluten-Free Available

Reservations

Policy

essential

Weekday

1 week

Weekend

2 weeks

Special table: Earlier for special occasions

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Tip: Book well ahead - Michelin star draws crowds

The Crowd

Age Range

30-55

Vibe

relaxed upscale

young professionalscouplesbusiness

Instagram Worthiness: *****/5

Best spots: The Listening Room audiophile bar, Main dining room

Recognition & Quality

Michelin one star

Consistency

reliable

Value for Money

****/5

Local Opinion

respected

Getting There

Parking

valet

Difficulty: easy

Transport

Taxi: convenient

Tell your driver: Etiler neighborhood, renovated 1960s villa

Wheelchair Accessible Amex Accepted

Staff speaks: Turkish, English, French

Service style: professional , leisurely pace

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