A meal at Konak will transport you back centuries deep into the heart of the palaces of Istanbul. The main dining room is amazingly spacious, with 18-foot ceilings, skylights and muted tile floors — it feels like dining in an open court.
The space is adorned in Turkish regalia. Walls are draped in an intriguing array of handmade family heirlooms of needlepoint, cast-iron candleholders, and wood framed mirrors. Hookahs, engraved antique teapots and lamps line the end tables and windows.
With recipes that were developed in the kitchens of the Ottoman sultans more than five centuries ago, the menu at Konak is sure to delight, intrigue and awaken your culinary senses.
Konak also boasts a comprehensive, hand-selected list of Turkish wines imported from several of the country’s renowned wine-making regions.