Alex's Kitchen

A tasting menu of the season and of Anatolia

Tuesday – Saturday 19:00 – 23:30 · Saturday lunch 12:30 – 15:30 · Closed Sunday and Monday

Starters

À la carte at Saturday lunch and in the bar

Charred Beetroot, Çökelek and Currants

Charred Beetroot, Çökelek and Currants

620 ₺

Beetroot charred over wood fire, fresh çökelek curd, currant jelly and walnut oil.

VegetarianGluten-free240 kcal12 minAllergens: Milk, walnut
Anchovy Spoon

Anchovy Spoon

580 ₺

Black Sea anchovy, thyme oil, pickled mustard and cornmeal crisp; a single bite.

Chef's Pick95 kcal8 minAllergens: Fish, gluten, mustard
Lamb Tartare

Lamb Tartare

720 ₺

Lamb loin, isot pepper, bulgur cracker and yoghurt foam; a contemporary take on çiğ köfte.

SpicyChef's Pick310 kcal10 minAllergens: Gluten, milk

Morel Tea and Tandır Bread

540 ₺

An infusion of dried morels, leavened bread baked in the tandır and salted butter.

VegetarianHomemade260 kcal10 minAllergens: Gluten, milk

Duck Rillette with Quince Sour

690 ₺

Slow-cooked duck in its fat, quince sour and crisp sourdough cracker.

380 kcal10 minAllergens: Gluten

From the Sea

Subject to the day's catch

Grilled Sea Bass, Fennel and Lemon Oil

Grilled Sea Bass, Fennel and Lemon Oil

1.350 ₺

Daily-landed wild sea bass, fennel purée, lemon-peel oil and sea beans.

Gluten-free420 kcal18 minAllergens: Fish, milk

Octopus, Fava and Sumac Onion

1.180 ₺

Octopus tentacle cooked for three hours, Aegean fava and red onion pickled with sumac.

Gluten-free360 kcal16 minAllergens: Mollusc, celery
Black Sea Turbot, Corn Cream and Anchovy Garum

Black Sea Turbot, Corn Cream and Anchovy Garum

1.650 ₺

Turbot cooked on the bone, sweetcorn cream and house-fermented anchovy sauce.

Chef's Pick480 kcal22 minAllergens: Fish, milk

Stuffed Mussel Pilaf and Saffron Foam

890 ₺

Istanbul-style stuffed mussels with cinnamon and currant pilaf, saffron milk foam.

330 kcal14 minAllergens: Shellfish, milk

Meat and Game

12-Hour Veal Cheek

12-Hour Veal Cheek

1.650 ₺

Veal cheek cooked 12 hours at low heat, onion jam, salted butter and root-vegetable jus.

Chef's Pick620 kcal25 minAllergens: Milk, celery

Tandır Lamb, Apricot and Chickpea Purée

1.850 ₺

Lamb shoulder cooked in an earth tandır, Malatya apricot and tahini chickpea purée.

690 kcal25 minAllergens: Sesame
Quail, Chestnut and Blackberry

Quail, Chestnut and Blackberry

1.550 ₺

Wood-seared quail, chestnut purée, blackberry jus and fried sage.

New540 kcal20 minAllergens: Milk

30-Day Aged Rib-Eye

2.250 ₺

Pasture-raised rib-eye, charred onion, bone-marrow butter and smoked salt.

Gluten-free780 kcal28 minAllergens: Milk

Vegetable Courses

Tandır Cauliflower with Tahini Beurre Blanc

Tandır Cauliflower with Tahini Beurre Blanc

880 ₺

Whole-roasted cauliflower, tahini butter sauce, crushed pistachio and preserved lemon.

Vegetarian340 kcal16 minAllergens: Sesame, milk, pistachio

Mushroom Mantı, Yoghurt and Chilli Oil

940 ₺

Walnut-sized mantı filled with mushroom, strained yoghurt and chilli sizzled in butter.

VegetarianSpicy410 kcal14 minAllergens: Gluten, milk, egg

Courgette Flower, Lor and Pumpkin Seed

860 ₺

Courgette flower filled with lor cheese in a light tempura; pumpkin-seed cream.

Vegetarian320 kcal14 minAllergens: Gluten, milk, egg

Stuffed Artichoke and Asparagus Salad

820 ₺

Artichoke braised in olive oil, lemony asparagus and dill oil.

VeganGluten-free230 kcal12 minAllergens: None

Cheese and Desserts

Local Cheese Trolley (5 kinds)

Local Cheese Trolley (5 kinds)

890 ₺

Five local cave-aged cheeses with walnuts, dried figs and strained honey.

Chef's Pick520 kcal6 minAllergens: Milk, walnut
Quince Dessert and Clotted-Cream Ice Cream

Quince Dessert and Clotted-Cream Ice Cream

680 ₺

Quince poached in clove syrup, served with ice cream made from clotted cream.

Gluten-free410 kcal8 minAllergens: Milk

Goat's Milk Panna Cotta and Black Mulberry

640 ₺

Lightly tangy goat's milk panna cotta, black mulberry sauce and basil oil.

Gluten-free290 kcal6 minAllergens: Milk

Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Olive Oil

720 ₺

70% dark chocolate ganache, salted caramel and cold-pressed olive oil.

New460 kcal8 minAllergens: Milk, soy

Rice Pudding Brûlée

620 ₺

Oven-baked rice pudding with a caramelised sugar crust and cinnamon sand.

Homemade380 kcal6 minAllergens: Milk

Sparkling and White Wines

Ask the sommelier about glass selections

Yamaç Bağları Çavuş Brut Nature 2021 · Bozcaada

Yamaç Bağları Çavuş Brut Nature 2021 · Bozcaada

Traditional-method sparkling; green apple, salted almond and dry herb. Pairs with starters and seafood.

Glass (12 cl) 620 ₺Bottle (75 cl) 3.400 ₺
Chef's Pick85 kcal / 12 clAllergens: Sulphites

Asmalı Tepe Narince 2023 · Tokat

White-blossom and peach nose, medium body; a touch of oak and a creamy finish.

Glass (12 cl) 540 ₺Bottle (75 cl) 2.900 ₺
90 kcal / 12 clAllergens: Sulphites

Kuzey Terası Emir 2022 · Nevşehir

Emir grown on volcanic soil; high acidity, stone fruit and flint notes.

Glass (12 cl) 560 ₺Bottle (75 cl) 3.100 ₺
88 kcal / 12 clAllergens: Sulphites

Ova Mahzeni Bornova Misketi 2023 · İzmir

Aromatic, fresh and dry; rose petal and citrus. Ideal as an aperitif.

Glass (12 cl) 480 ₺Bottle (75 cl) 2.600 ₺
New82 kcal / 12 clAllergens: Sulphites

Red and Orange Wines

Decanting on request

Gökçe Bağevi Kalecik Karası 2021 · Ankara

Gökçe Bağevi Kalecik Karası 2021 · Ankara

Cherry and strawberry with soft tannins; Anatolia's light-bodied red. Good with lamb and fowl.

Glass (12 cl) 600 ₺Bottle (75 cl) 3.300 ₺
Chef's Pick95 kcal / 12 clAllergens: Sulphites

Asmalı Tepe Öküzgözü–Boğazkere 2020 · Elazığ

Black fruit, spice and deep tannins; 14 months in barrel. Good with veal and game.

Glass (12 cl) 720 ₺Bottle (75 cl) 4.000 ₺
100 kcal / 12 clAllergens: Sulphites

Taş Mahzen Sultaniye Orange 2022 · Manisa

Skin-contact orange wine; dried apricot, tea leaf and light tannin. Pairs with vegetable courses.

Glass (12 cl) 580 ₺Bottle (75 cl) 3.200 ₺
Vegan90 kcal / 12 clAllergens: Sulphites

Yamaç Bağları Papazkarası Reserve 2019 · Thrace

Black cherry, tobacco and leather; 24 months in barrel and 12 in bottle.

Glass (12 cl) 980 ₺Bottle (75 cl) 5.400 ₺
105 kcal / 12 clAllergens: Sulphites

Cocktails and Non-Alcoholic

Thyme Gimlet

680 ₺

Gin, fresh thyme syrup, lime and a drop of olive oil.

New165 kcal4 minAllergens: None

Dried Mulberry Old Fashioned

720 ₺

Barrel-aged whisky, dried mulberry infusion and orange oils.

190 kcal4 minAllergens: None
Non-Alcoholic Pairing (7 courses)

Non-Alcoholic Pairing (7 courses)

1.350 ₺

A fermented drink, fresh juice or cold-brew tea chosen for each course; seven small glasses.

Chef's PickVegan220 kcalThroughout serviceAllergens: None

Quince Kombucha

340 ₺

House-fermented kombucha with quince juice and ginger; lightly sparkling.

HomemadeVegan55 kcal2 minAllergens: None

Dibek Coffee with Turkish Delight

240 ₺

Coffee pounded in a stone mortar, milk foam and rose Turkish delight.

70 kcal5 minAllergens: Milk