Østre İstanbul

The story

Østre İstanbul pairs a compact, design-conscious room with an open kitchen that keeps the meal in view and the room in motion. The focus stays on the chefs, the tables, and a dinner pace that feels lively rather than formal. The menu moves across modern plates, with gnocchi, French peas, grilled chicken, chicken wings, seabass, prawns, eggplant, and crudo appearing repeatedly, alongside a peach-and-rose drink. It suits a meal built around several dishes and a seat near the kitchen, though the room can feel tight and busy when full.