The story
Del Mare brings a focused approach to seafood cuisine in Istanbul through the vision of co-founders Erdal Torunoğulları and Volkan Süt. Their kitchen builds its menu around daily catches and seasonal shifts rather than fixed traditions. This consistent quality recently earned the establishment a 11.5 rating from Gault&Millau, marking it as a reliable stop for travelers seeking straightforward coastal cooking.
Guests step onto a spacious outdoor area that faces the water and captures the full length of the strait. The layout prioritizes unobstructed sightlines toward the passing ferries and historic silhouettes across the bay. Wooden tables and low lighting create a calm backdrop for evening meals without competing with the changing sky above.
The beverage program pairs an extensive selection of old world and new world vintages with each course. Sommeliers match crisp whites and light reds to the shifting availability of shellfish and fish. Diners navigate a flexible menu tailored for seafood-focused dining, updating regularly to reflect what arrives fresh at the dock each morning.
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