Aheste

The story

Aheste Istanbul: Modern Turkish Meze in Beyoğlu, Michelin Recommended 2026

Aheste serves modern Turkish cooking at Meşrutiyet Caddesi No:107/F in Asmalı Mescit, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, and earned a Michelin Recommended distinction in 2026. The kitchen reads the Turkish and Middle Eastern meze tradition through a contemporary lens.

Chef and cooking style

Chef Didem Çetin leads the kitchen, and her creative touches run through the menu. Each plate carries its own story, drawn from the mezze culture of Turkey and the wider Middle East. Gault&Millau gave the restaurant 12.5 points in 2026.

Menus and atmosphere

Guests can choose the classic tasting menu or a vegetarian tasting menu. Both are paired with a broad drinks list. The room has a mystical atmosphere that the restaurant itself emphasizes.