Monteverdi Ristorante

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Monteverdi Ristorante, Istanbul: Italian Kitchen and Neapolitan-Style Pizza

Monteverdi Ristorante in Istanbul runs an Italian kitchen at Cihannuma mahallesi, Saray Caddesi no:5, and was listed as Michelin Recommended in 2026. Lunch and dinner are served, with air conditioning, outdoor seating and valet parking.

A kitchen built on Italian technique

Chef Nicole Scandella, who comes from Italy, leads the kitchen after more than a decade in some of the world's finest kitchens. Her cooking blends traditional Italian flavours with modern touches. Chef de partie Mirco Buracchi focuses on high-end à la carte dishes and regional Italian cooking.

Neapolitan-style pizza, reworked

Pizza chef Utku Şahin approaches Neapolitan pizza with modern techniques. A custom dough recipe gives the base its signature taste and texture, and the result is a light pizza with a balanced bite.