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Mikla Novikov Restaurant & Bar

The world-famous Novikov Restaurant & Bar, which started
to host its first guests in Mayfair, London in 2011, opened its
doors on its 10th anniversary in Mandarin Oriental Bospho-
rus, Istanbul, with breathtaking views of the Bosphorus.

Opened under the leadership of experienced restaurant oper-
ators Arkadiy Novikov (Novikov Group) and Anton Pinskiy
(Pinskiy & Co), Novikov Istanbul brings together innovative
Asian and Italian cuisines in its unique “market” concept. In
line with this concept, colorful vegetables and fruits, and sea-
food from different regions are exhibited in the open kitchen
of the venue. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Clifton
Ian Muil, chefs create gastronomic wonders using seasonal
ingredients. The menu of the place is extremely rich, and it is
possible to find Pan-Asian, Italian and Mediterranean flavors
in Novikov as well as sushi, sashimi and nigiri varieties. In
other words, if you wish, you can make a sushi visit and taste
classic Italian delicacies such as pizza and risotto. Alterna-
tively, you can try delicacies prepared with authentic cooking
methods such as robata or teppanyaki.

Novikov Lounge Bar, with its unique view of the Bosphorus,
makes its name with its cocktails produced with the philoso-
phy of original mixology. Novikov Pool Bar is located by the
pool next to the sea in the hotel’s garden overlooking the Bos-
phorus, offering fun moments with cocktails and fine music.
The modern design of Novikov Istanbul, which attracts atten-
tion with its large terraces and garden areas overlooking the
Bosphorus, is also very compatible with its sophisticated line.
The natural color palette and material choices that stand out
in the design with refined details create a calm atmosphere.
Mikla, which presents its research on Anatolian cuisine in a Striking details that add elegance to the space reinforce the
refined way, did not enter the list of the Best Restaurants in perception of luxury.
the World for nothing.

The only Turkish restaurant that has found a place in the
”50 Best Restaurants in the world” list, Mehmet Gurs’s
signature Mikla, located on the terrace of The Marmara
Pera, is a great choice for romantic meals with its exquisite
view. You need to make a 3-step selection from the simple
but ambitious a la carte menu, where you can find traces of
this geography on every plate that comes in front of you. If
you wish, you can also try the 7-stage tasting menu. Origi-
nal recipes such as whole wheat ravioli, Iskenderun shrimp,
lionfish stand out in the place.

It is closed on Sundays, other days it is open from 18.30
to 2.00.

Address: The Marmara Pera Meşrutiyet Caddesi 1
Istanbul