8 years, the same fire,
the same table.
When a menu item changes at Nar, it's the ingredient that changes, not the chef. Same address in Karaköy, same team.
Köken
The fire of Anatolia, on Istanbul's table.
Nar opened in Karaköy in 2016. The one thing that has never changed: if the ingredients from the market are fresh, they go on the table, if not, that dish simply isn't on the menu that day.
Chef Tarık Demirci spent 15 years travelling and researching the kitchens of south-eastern Anatolia. The fire techniques he brought back are paired with seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood. The tasting menu is composed each evening according to what the market offers that day.
We're against surprise bills, lost reservations and stock photography. Prices are on the menu, cover charge is on the menu, reservation confirmations come via WhatsApp.
Usta
Chef Tarık Demirci
From Gaziantep to Şanlıurfa, Antakya to Hatay, he learned Anatolia's oven and ember-based kitchens directly from the masters.
He composes the tasting menu each evening from the market. He works by the principle “If the ingredient is right, the dish exists”, if the quality isn't there that evening, the dish simply doesn't go out.
He brings classical Anatolian recipes into a modern presentation while avoiding technical showmanship: good fire, good ingredient, right timing, that's all.
Notlar
What to know before you arrive.
- Cover charge & Pricing01
₺120 cover charge per person, shown on the menu. No service charge. The price on the menu is the price on the bill.
- Parking & Getting here02
Paid covered car park immediately beside the venue. Valet on Friday–Saturday evenings. Karaköy metro stop is a 5-minute walk.
- Children & Allergens03
High chairs available. Note allergen and dietary requirements in your reservation; the kitchen will adapt accordingly.
Mutfak
- Chef Tarık DemirciExecutive Chef
Anatolian fire cooking and tasting menu
- Sena YıldızSous Chef
Seasonal vegetables and vegan preparations
- Mert AkınWine & Beverage Director
Turkish wine selection and pairing
Spent 15 years researching the kitchens of south-eastern Anatolia, then brought the forest and the ember to Istanbul. The tasting menu takes shape from the market every evening.
Servis
Tell us how you want it, we handle the rest.
- Choose your table01
How many guests, which evening, window or inside? Share your preference via the form or WhatsApp.
- Add a special note02
Birthday, allergen, a table surprise. Write it in the reservation note; kitchen and front-of-house prepare ahead.
- Written confirmation arrives03
We send a WhatsApp confirmation within 15 minutes. Date, time and notes are in writing; nothing gets lost.
- Your table awaits04
No queue at the door, no name-checking at the list. Arrive and find fire, table and team ready.
- 487+
- 4.8/5
- 7 courses
- 120₺
Hesap
You read the bill before it arrives.
Surprise charges and lost reservations are the two moments that ruin a restaurant evening. We remove both from the equation.
- No unexpected lines on the bill01
A clear price beside every item. Cover charge ₺120/person, shown on the menu. When the bill arrives, the only surprise is remembering what you ate.
- Your reservation is on record02
A WhatsApp confirmation is sent in writing. Date, time and notes are with us. Arrive and find your table set, no name-checking required.
- Preferences arranged in advance03
Window table, corner booth or a quiet spot. Write it in the reservation note and we will have it ready for the evening.
- Special evenings planned ahead04
Birthday, anniversary or a surprise proposal: cake, flowers and table styling are discussed with you beforehand via WhatsApp.
Davet
The table is set. The fire is still burning.
Message us on WhatsApp or fill out the form; we confirm within 15 minutes. Window seat, special occasion, allergen note? Write it all here.