Fascinating Degustation Menu at AQUA Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

The signature restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, AQUA specializes in Mediterranean seafood with a distinctly Turkish influence – blending modern and classical culinary techniques to create works of art on every plate. Selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide, the restaurant invites guests to an unforgettable Istanbul dining experience, enhanced by warmly thoughtful Four Seasons service and panoramic views of the Bosphorus.

Acclaimed chef Görkem Ozkan consistently delivers fresh creativity, showcasing unexpected flavour combinations and startling visual beauty. The focus is on locally sourced and sustainable seafood, complemented by the region’s finest produce.

“We are always exploring unique ways to present fish and seafood,” Görkem explains. “Each of our dishes pays tribute to a certain star ingredient, combining different preparations so it may be experienced from different angles.” There is often a surprising mix of food items – even pairing sea products with certain cuts of red meat.

Classic Turkish specialties are reinvented with skill, imagination and the highest quality. Manti, the traditional Turkish dumplings, are reborn as Langoustine Manti with Beef Ribs. Monkfish is usually only sautéed in Turkish cuisine, but at AQUA, monkfish is prepared in three different ways – grilled, poached and roasted in garlic stems – and served with seafood sweetbreads and grilled pickled okra, in a dish simply called Monkfish and Sweetbreads. Each item on the menu has its own multi-dimensional concept, and artistic presentation is always paramount.

As Görkem says, “Every traditional Turkish dish has its own story. At AQUA, we rewrite the story in our own way to deepen the understanding.” The menu combines much-loved favourites and frequently changing specialties to inspire a constant sense of anticipation and excitement.

Dining at AQUA is elevated by a vast selection of local and imported wines, along with creative desserts prepared in house with the same attention to unique flavours and creativity – ensuring an unparalleled Four Seasons dining experience at the edge of the Bosphorus.

For reservations, contact aqua.bosphorus@fourseasons.com or call +90 212 381 40 00.