Lokanta 1741

Overview

Lokanta 1741 sits inside the Cağaloğlu Hamam (a Turkish bath) in the old city, between the domes of the bath that gave the restaurant its name. Chef Durukan Özgen cooks contemporary Turkish food here, and the restaurant appears in the MICHELIN Guide's Istanbul selection. On warm evenings, the tables move up to a roof terrace.

Between the Domes of the Hamam

The olive at the heart of the menu

The Cağaloğlu Hamam was heated for generations by burning olive pits. So the kitchen pays tribute to the olive and its oil in many of its dishes, while each plate brings in the flavors of a different part of Turkey.

À la carte and tasting menus at Lokanta 1741

At lunch, there is an à la carte menu. In the evening, the restaurant serves a more elaborate tasting menu. A cellar of Turkish wines also stands beside it, with a few international bottles.

What to Eat at Lokanta 1741

Start with sea bass ceviche, bright with citrus, and an aubergine caviar with a little heat. Then order the lamb brochettes, grilled until they take on a smoky edge. Some of the classics on the menu go back to the 18th century, the age of the hamam itself.

Who Lokanta 1741 Suits

We suggest it for a dinner for two in the old city, under the domes and the stars. It also suits wine lovers who want to taste Turkish grapes.

Our suggestion

Spend the day on our One Day in Istanbul tour, from Hagia Sophia to the Basilica Cistern, then walk a few streets to Cağaloğlu for dinner on the terrace. For more tables with a view, read The 6 Best Rooftop Restaurants in Istanbul.

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Updated: November 1, 2026.

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