THE PEARL OF SULTANAHMET

A Culinary Stopover for Civilizations: GALEYAN

Located in the heart of Sultanahmet, right next to the Hagia Sophia, Galeyan Restaurant combines the rich and ancient flavors of Anatolia with a modern twist, taking its guests on a unique culinary journey.

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With a history dating back 8,500 years, this restaurant—which reflects the traces of the three great civilizations in Istanbul’s history through its culinary culture—offers a unique dining experience on the Historic Peninsula. Galeyan, which makes the most of the riches our region has to offer, draws its inspiration directly from the fertile lands of Anatolia. The unique flavors that emerged from the civilizations established on these lands, shaped by the climate and traditional farming methods, are carefully prepared and served to guests.

Galeyan, your culinary destination in Sultanahmet, aims to provide guests with an unforgettable dining experience by highlighting Anatolia’s welcoming warmth, its generosity that has nourished people for thousands of years, and its culinary culture.

STARTING THE DAY
Traditional Turkish Breakfast Spread

Galeyan’s carefully prepared Turkish Breakfast Spread brings together regional and historic flavors on your table. Start your day with a rich cheese platter featuring special Ezine cheese aged for two years, aged Kashar, smoked cheese, and cheese with nigella seeds. This unique selection is accompanied by cheese spread, fresh oregano sauce, peppers stuffed with curd cheese, black olives, sliced cold cuts, and a cheese salad with sun-dried tomatoes.

“Sahine,” a special 7th-century recipe that has survived through the ages to the present day, stands out as one of the most striking and authentic flavors of our breakfast. For a sweet start, the classic honey-clotted cream duo, along with jam and pistachio halva, takes its place on your table.

For those seeking warm dishes, sautéed hellim with sucuk, oven-baked Antep cheese, assorted fried delicacies, and fresh pişi will delight your palate; you can choose your eggs either as sunny-side-up or as a special egg salad. This unique feast of flavors includes our complimentary unlimited tea to accompany your conversation throughout breakfast.

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OUR SIGNATURE DISHES

CENTURIES-OLD RECIPES

TASTING MENU EXPERIENCE
Appetizers and Salads

Your culinary journey begins with our signature mezes, such as Baş Kavurma—a tahini-based shakshuka adaptation—Mastebe, a delicious dish featuring charred eggplant, and İsli Cacık with strained yogurt. This rich selection is complemented by Humus-u Ala with fresh arugula, walnut-infused Muhammara, Zahter Salad with pomegranate molasses, Bahar Cacık (Olive Salad), and Köfte with Six Types of Cacık. We round out the appetizer course with our traditional favorites: Vişneli Sarma and Turşu.

Appetizers

For a warm start to your meal, the traditional Semsek pide—made with Antep cheese and fresh onions—and the delicious Kuru Dolma, a blend of dried vegetables, rice, and special spices, will whet your appetite for the main course.

Main Dishes

You’ll reach the pinnacle of this feast with Alenazik (grilled lamb on a bed of eggplant purée)—the crown jewel of Anatolian cuisine—cooked over an open fire, traditional Etli Firik Pilaf enriched with lamb, and buttered dried beans.

Desserts

We round out this unique experience on a sweet note with our light and elegant Süt Keri (Milk Halva) or our special Elmalı Baklava, sweetened with apple puree and grape molasses and made without refined sugar.

Abdulla Al-Madani
28/09/2026
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A True Taste of Ottoman Excellence at Galeyan! Wow! My recent visit to Galeyan Restaurant in Istanbul was truly exceptional. If you're looking for authentic and masterfully prepared Ottoman cuisine, this is the place to go. From the moment we walked in, the experience was top-notch. The food was simply outstanding. Galeyan doesn't just serve Ottoman dishes; they elevate them. Everything we tried was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. The absolute star of the show has to be the Tandoor Lamb – incredibly tender, rich, and flavourful. It is an absolute must-try when you visit! But honestly, everything else was just as impressive. The Ali Nazik was creamy and delicious, the Chicken Shish was perfectly grilled and juicy, the Dried Stuffed Vegetables were a delightful taste of tradition, the Mini Meat Flatbreads were savory little bites of heaven, and the Stuffed Vine Leaves were expertly made. Each dish showcased the depth and richness of Ottoman culinary heritage. Adding to the incredible food was the service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, making the entire dining experience seamless and enjoyable. They truly contributed to making our meal special. Overall, Galeyan Restaurant delivered an amazing experience. For incredible Ottoman food and fantastic service in Istanbul, I cannot recommend Galeyan highly enough. Don't miss it!
Shenoa Supatra
27/09/2026
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Very nice and excellent food. Mustafa was very friendly. Recommended if you’re looking for yummy Turkish food.
Morgane
27/09/2026
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Pour y avoir été plusieurs fois lors de mon séjour à Istanbul cet été je recommande fortement ce restaurant. Le service est rapide, le personnel est attentionné et adorable et tout ce que j’ai goûté était délicieux (mention spéciale au Tavuk Şiş et à leur baklava à la pomme !). A tester si vous êtes dans le coin.
Ayşenur Oktar
26/09/2026
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Gerek yemekleri gereksede çalışanların güler yüzü çok güzel ve keyifliydi. En sonda Mustafa beye güzel ikramı içinde ayrıca teşekkür ederim.
M. öz
26/09/2026
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Çok memnun kaldım ve mustafa beye sondaki ikramı için teşekkür ediyorum
يوسف ايمن
26/09/2026
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mustafa sef cok ıyıdı cok guzel yemekler
MariaTeresa
26/09/2026
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Magnifica comida en Estambul. Horno de hierro y carne y pescado a la brasa. El postre delicioso. Ambiente agrable y restaurante muy limpio. Los aseos limpisimos.
Sedat Öztep
26/09/2026
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Çin’den gelen misafirlerimiz ile İstanbul’u gezdirip ülkemizin güzelliklerini göstermek adına Bursa’daki firmamızdan İstanbul’a geldik burda gezerken bu restoranı tercih etmek istedik ve iki masa rezervasyon yaptık geldiğimizde tur rehberimiz Abdullah Bey gördüğüm en iyi tur rehberi olabilir kendisi ile yemeğe gittik, sanırım o yüzden maalesefki bizi sanırım tur acentesi vs. Birşey sanıp bize servis yapan arkadaş sürekli üst perdeden konuşuyordu şu şekilde; misafirler için içecek istediğimizde bakın kişi başı bir hakkınız var 20 senedir bu işi yapıyorum böyle bişi görmedim öyle olamz gibi tavırlara girdi arkadaş ona sipariş verdiğimiz herşeyin parasını ödeyececeğimizi bildirip nazik bir şekilde uyardık sonrasında adana kebabı ben bir Adana’lı olarak lavaşa ekmeğe sararak yiyorum lavaş istedik 2 parça şekilde geldi biz iki masaydık sonrasında arkadaş gelip geçerken bu tavırlardan memnun olmadığımızı söyleyince siz yemeğinizi yiyin hadi kalkın ben bu işin bilmem kaç senedir varım ben bu işleri bilirim gibi 3 kişi size servis yapıyor neyinize yetmiyor gibi laflar söyledi sanki parasını vermiyoruzda arkadaş bize hayrına yediriyormuş gibi hissettik sesimi yükseltince neden müşterilerin içinde sesini yükseltiyorsun diyerek azarladı beni sanki biz müşteri değiliz :) bizi Çin’li misafirlerimizin yanında rezil ettikleri ve ülkemizi mükemmel bir şekilde temsil ettiği için kendisini kutluyorum. (Bir restoran hakkında kolay kolay kötü yorum yapmam ilk kötü yorumu bu restorana yaptım)
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