A rush of flavour

In Turkish,galeyanmeans a surge of feeling, the moment emotion overflows. It is the reaction we hope every plate brings to the table. Galeyan draws on centuries of Anatolian and Ottoman cooking and serves it with a contemporary hand, just a short walk from Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square.

The menu

The kitchen follows the seasons, so the menu changes with what is best at the market. Begin with mezze such as smoked cacık, muhammara and hummus, then move on to the house signature: slow-cooked lamb tandır served with two rice pilafs, one from a 15th-century recipe and one from the 19th. Leave room for dessert. Apple baklava andcennet çamuruare guest favourites.

The kitchen

Led by Executive Chef, the team works to preserve traditional recipes while giving them a fresh voice. Galeyan has been recognised with a toque by Gault&Millau Türkiye.

The setting

A sleek, modern dining room with quiet nods to the past, including old wooden doors hung like artworks on the walls. Open from breakfast until midnight, Galeyan suits a relaxed lunch between sights as much as a long dinner with family or friends.