Müzedechanga

Lonely Planet review

Müzedechanga İstanbul was agog when the relatively new Sakıp Sabancı Museum announced that one of the city's top restaurants, Changa, was going to relocate here during the summer months. Many were dubious that the Changa crew would be happy making the transition from Taksim to this sleepy Bosphorus suburb, but it soon became obvious to all that the curators at the museum know how to present a masterpiece, be it an artwork or a restaurant.

As well as possessing the most stylish restaurant interior in the city (maybe in Europe?), this place also has a terrace with lovely Bosphorus views. The food is wonderful - brunch favourites include the mixed breakfast plate or the katmer (local flaky pastry with goat-cheese cream and marinated green olives with preserved lemons) accompanied by a wasabi Bloody Mary; lunch and dinner highlights include perfectly cooked dishes such as grilled grouper on white-bean puree with fresh broad beans and a mint and green pepper salsa, washed down by a glass of wine from a good list. Well worth the trip from town - go for a weekend lunch or brunch.