Seraf Vadi

The story

Seraf Vadi pairs a spacious, modern dining room with a menu that draws on Anatolian recipes and refines them into composed plates. Dolma and sarma are notable here, including wood-fired onion dolma with currant-studded rice and Black Sea-style chard sarma; other repeatedly noted dishes include içli köfte, piyaz, lamb dishes, and baked mantı. The branch sits in Ayazağa near Vadistanbul, with a separate market at the same address. Dinner has a more adult tone: from 17:00, children under 12 are not admitted, while daytime service is open to families; the room keeps a smart but relaxed dress code, and the drinks side includes an extensive wine list and cocktails inspired by Turkish flavors.