Taksim · Beyoğlu

Authentic Turkish Cuisine & Slow Food Restaurant in Taksim

Welcome to Novas Hagiasophia. Just 400 metres from Taksim Square, we serve time-honoured Ottoman and Anatolian recipes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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4.8 2.700+ reviews
15:00daily until 00:00
400 mto Taksim Square

Pottery Kebab (Testi)✦ Lamb Shank✦ Iskender Kebab✦ Meze Platter✦ Grilled Sea Bass✦ Baklava✦ Signature Cocktails✦ Vegan Options✦ Slow Food✦ Pottery Kebab (Testi)✦ Lamb Shank✦ Iskender Kebab✦ Meze Platter✦ Grilled Sea Bass✦ Baklava✦ Signature Cocktails✦ Vegan Options✦ Slow Food✦

SlowFood

About Us

Our story is rooted in history.

Novas Hagiasophia was founded to bring you the true taste of Ottoman cuisine. Located inside the City Center Hotel in Istanbul's vibrant Beyoğlu district, its warm atmosphere, seafood and regional dishes make every guest feel at home.

Only 400 metres from Taksim Square, we look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed dining experience away from the city's bustle.

Modern takes on regional cuisine
Signature cocktails by expert bartenders
Open-air seating area
Plenty of vegan options

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Our kitchen

Traditional recipes, carefully selected ingredients and dishes cooked with patience.

Ottoman Cuisine

Recipes from the palace kitchen to today — the taste of cultural diversity.

Anatolian Cuisine

From pottery kebab to the grill — a journey into culinary art and harmony of flavours.

Meze & Vegan

Hummus, baba ghanoush, haydari and carefully prepared vegan dishes.

Cocktails & Meze

Signature cocktails by expert bartenders and daily fresh meze.

Gallery

Moments from our table

Lamb Chops

Mixed Meze Plate

Meat Casserole

Outdoor Terrace

Lamb Skewers

Shrimp Casserole

Grilled Halloumi

Shepherd's Salad

Reservation

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Choose the date, time and number of guests — your confirmation email arrives instantly. For groups of more than 20, please call us.

Experiences

A table for every occasion

BirthdayCelebrate your special day with authentic Ottoman and Anatolian flavours, just 400…

AnniversaryCelebrate your years together at a quiet table in the heart of…

Romantic DinnerA warm, intimate evening for two in the heart of Beyoğlu —…

Business DinnerHost clients and colleagues at a calm, stylish table in central Istanbul…

Marriage ProposalMake the "yes" moment unforgettable in the heart of Istanbul. Choose "Marriage…

CelebrationsGraduation, promotion, reunion or a family gathering — celebrate it around a…

Our Guests

Rated 4.8 on Google

Based on 2.700+ guest reviews.

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美味しい食事はもちろん、お店の方のサービスにとても幸せな気持ちになりました。
イスタンブールで美味しいトルコ料理を求める方にはオススメしたいお店です。
  
 
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   Peter Polák 
 
 
 
 Trustindex, incelemenin orijinal kaynağının Google olduğunu doğrular. Veeery nice cozy and friendly restaurant/service.
Delicious food, got the surprise at the end. Highly recommend!
  
 
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Recomendado 100%
  
 
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