In an exciting collaboration with The Peninsula Istanbul, internationally acclaimed chef Fatih Tutak will take the helm as Chef Director at Gallada Restaurant and Topside Bar from early June 2023.
Turkish born Fatih is Chef Patron of Istanbul’s TURK Fatih Tutak, the first Turkish restaurant to have been awarded two stars by the Michelin Guide. For Gallada and Topside Bar he has created menus that celebrate a contemporary Turk-Asian cuisine, inspired by Fatih’s professional journey from Turkey through China to SouthEast Asia, and back. His dishes are refined, and intuitively perceptive with a focus on the myriad culinary skills and techniques shared along the way.
Located on the hotel’s stunning rooftop, boasting some of the most coveted views over the Bosphorus, Gallada will consist of a main dining room, outdoor terrace, and private dining rooms.
On the floor above, the Topside Bar will reflect the kitchen’s philosophy. Offering premium spirits, drinks and cocktails will be inspired by the stories, tales, aromas and spices from along the historic trade routes of The Silk Road.
In addition, there will be a series of music programmes during the evenings, creating a sense of community among regulars and visitors alike and setting the tone for the ultimate in experiential destinations.
The Peninsula Istanbul, which opened on 14 February 2023, provides a remarkable showcase of hospitality within Galataport, a new waterfront revitalisation project featuring museums, restaurants, and boutiques in the harbour district, with easy access to Istanbul’s main attractions. Galata Tower, Galata Bridge, The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) and Topkapi Palace are all within walking distance.
The 177 room accommodation (comprising 138 guest rooms and 39 suites) are distributed across four buildings, three of which are protected historical landmarks dating to the early 20th century and have been carefully renovated.
