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Casa Lavanda

Mediterranean-Turkish · Istanbul · Michelin One Star · Chef Emre Şen

Awarded one Michelin star, chef Emre Şen's Casa Lavanda in Istanbul pairs farm-to-table Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine with produce grown in its on-site biodynamic garden. Set in a boutique hotel in Şile, the kitchen crafts dishes like handmade burrata and mascarpone agnolotti.

Ulupelit Köyü, Seçilmiş Sokak No:2, Şile, Istanbul 34980, Istanbul

  • 1★ Michelin (2025, 2026)

Menu

Dishes

  • Buffalo Milk Burrata with Roasted Pear (1500) — Wild arugula, almond, fig sızma
  • Buffalo Milk Burrata with Truffle (2300) — Black truffle, early harvest olive oil, country bread crouton
  • Lavanda Burger (1300) — Brioche bun, 120gr beef patty, cheddar, beef bacon, pickled cucumber aioli, pepper jam
  • Agnolotti (1700) — Filled with burrata & mascarpone, roasted cherry tomatoes. Piemonte style pasta variety
  • Roasted Poussin (1450) — Root vegetable purée, sweet-sour black cabbage, siyez bulgur with dried fruits & nuts (310gr)
  • Saffron and Baby Calamari Risotto (1700) — Creamy risotto with saffron and tender baby calamari
  • Line Caught Seabass from Şile Coast (2500) — Pan roasted with garlic and butter, homegrown fresh herbs, samphire, mustard seeds (180gr)
  • Tarte Flambée (770) — Beef bacon, caramelized onion & sour cream tart
  • Pan Seared Quail (1450) — Cognac flambé, morel mushroom, watermill ground corn polenta from Kalealtı Village
  • Lamb Chops (1800) — Garlic potato purée, black olive and lamb jus, confit apricots, gremolata (280gr)

Wines

  • 6-Glass Wine Pairing (2100)

The Experience

A relaxed room with garden or terrace dining and set in the countryside. A good fit for a romantic evening and celebrations.

  • Occasion: Romantic, Celebration
  • Atmosphere: Relaxed
  • Setting: Garden / terrace, Countryside / estate

Phone: +90 216 736 56 40

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