Restaurant Derya

Creamy Greek yogurt mixed with grated fresh cucumber and garlic. Creamy texture and refreshing taste. Usually enjoyed with bread as an appetizer.

Vegetarian patties made from cracked wheat (bulgur), spices, and tomato paste. Dense texture and pronounced spicy flavor. Served cold, often with lettuce and lemon.

Mixture of fried vegetables (eggplant, peppers) topped with garlic yogurt. Rich flavor and melting texture. A classic cold appetizer.

Smoky grilled eggplant purée, mixed with yogurt and garlic. Smooth texture and mild flavor. Ideal for spreading on bread.

Finely chopped tomato salad with peppers, onions, and spices. Piquant taste and crunchy texture. Adds a touch of spicy freshness.

Mixture of wilted spinach and thick garlic yogurt. Creamy texture and mild herbaceous taste. A healthy and refreshing appetizer.

Grilled eggplant purée, often seasoned with olive oil and lemon. Characteristic smoky flavor. Eaten cold as a dip.

Creamy chickpea purée with tahini (sesame paste), lemon, and garlic. Nutty flavor and smooth texture. A classic to enjoy with pita bread.

Preparation based on emulsified fish roe. Foamy texture and salty iodized taste. Served as a spread.

Assortment of eight different cold appetizers. Allows you to taste several flavors (eggplant, yogurt, tomato, etc.). Ideal for sharing or discovering Turkish cuisine.

Button mushrooms stuffed with melted cheese (kashkaval or similar) and baked. Umami flavor and melting texture. Served hot.

Crispy phyllo pastry triangles filled with goat cheese. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. A warm savory pastry.

Rehydrated dried vegetables (eggplant, peppers) stuffed with a spicy rice mixture. Concentrated flavor and tender texture. A traditional specialty.

Slowly sautéed caramelized onion dish. Sweet and candied flavor. Can be served as a side dish or a warm appetizer.

Cooked spinach served hot, topped with garlic yogurt sauce. Mixture of melting textures and earthy, tangy flavors.

Whole braised eggplant in olive oil, stuffed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Melting and very fragrant. An iconic vegetarian dish.

Grated vegetable fritters (zucchini, carrots) with herbs and eggs. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with yogurt sauce.

Creamy red lentil soup, mild and comforting. Often seasoned with lemon and mild chili. A very popular soup in Turkey.

Rich soup with caramelized onions, topped with melted cheese. Sweet and savory flavor with a melting texture. Served very hot.

Fresh salad of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and peppers. Seasoned with olive oil and lemon. Crunchy and refreshing.

Tomato and onion salad with crushed walnuts, seasoned with pomegranate molasses. Mix of sweet-sour flavors and crunchy textures.

Green salad with crispy goat cheese and honey. Hot-cold and sweet-salty contrast.

Mixed salad inspired by Mediterranean flavors. Fresh and colorful with seasonal vegetables.

Romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan, and chicken or anchovies. Rich and flavorful.

Salad mixing Tulum cheese (crumbly aged goat cheese) with dried fruits and a tangy vinaigrette. Complex and textured flavor.

Simple seasonal salad with red cabbage and grated carrots. Fresh and crunchy, serves as a light accompaniment.

Raw salmon marinated in salt, sugar, and dill, colored with beetroot. Melting texture and delicate flavor.

Fresh avocado cubes served with pan-seared sesame prawns. Fresh appetizer combining creaminess and marine flavor.

Grilled marbled beef steak, served with pepper sauce. Juicy and flavorful meat. Accompanied by fries and vegetables.

Very tender and lean beef cut, served with pepper sauce. Melting texture. Accompanied by homemade garnishes.

Raw minced beef, seasoned. Fresh and spicy. Served with fries.

Long skewer of minced and spiced lamb, grilled over a wood fire. Spicy and smoky flavor. Served with bulgur.

Grilled meatballs (beef or lamb). Juicy and well-seasoned. A classic of Turkish cuisine.

Marinated chicken pieces grilled on a skewer. Tender and slightly charred. Served with accompaniments.

Small pieces of chicken on thin wooden skewers. Smaller and often more grilled than classic shish.

Small pieces of lamb grilled on thin skewers, Izmir style. Tender with a pronounced lamb flavor.

Marinated lamb cubes grilled on a skewer. Rich in flavor and juicy.

Grilled lamb liver pieces on skewers. Unique texture and rich ferrous taste. For offal lovers.

Alternating minced meat and eggplant pieces on a skewer. The eggplant absorbs the meat juices during cooking.

Grilled lamb chops with the bone. Very tender and flavorful meat. To be eaten with your fingers to enjoy the meat near the bone.

Assortment of different grilled meats (chicken, lamb, meatballs). Ideal for tasting a bit of everything.

Large platter of assorted grills to share for two people. Includes a selection of the house's best meats.

Braised eggplant in olive oil stuffed with onions and tomatoes. Rich and melting main dish served cold or warm.

Layered vegetable gratin (eggplant, potatoes) with tomato sauce. Vegetarian version of the Greek classic.

Creamy rice cooked slowly with mushrooms. Classic Italian dish, rich and comforting.

Festive French sparkling wine.

Cocktail based on champagne and fruit cream.

Aperitif cocktail with white wine and fruit cream.

Bitter and sparkling Venetian cocktail based on Prosecco and Aperol or Campari.

Juniper berry flavored spirit.

Red, bright Italian bitter aperitif.

Colorless spirit made from grains.

Classic cocktail based on Campari, red vermouth, and sparkling water.

Sweet fortified Portuguese wine.

Italian brand of vermouth.

Typically French aniseed aperitif.

Aniseed Turkish national drink, often diluted with water.

Double dose of Turkish Raki.

Blended Scotch whisky.

Smooth Irish whiskey.

American whiskey from Tennessee.

Selected draft beer, changes depending on the period.

Classic mixtures based on beer and lemonade or syrups.

Turkish blonde Pilsner-style beer. Light and refreshing.

Bottle of Turkish Raki.

Large bottle of Turkish Raki.

Bottle of Raki from the Tekirdağ region.

Premium version of Tekirdağ Raki, aged in barrels.

Bottle of French champagne.

Famous cola soda.

Orange carbonated drink with citrus pulp.

Carbonated drink, bitter tonic or citrus version.

Orange soda.

Sweet iced tea.

Lemon-flavored carbonated drink.

Lemonade served with flavored syrup.

Mineral water with syrup.

Assorted fruit juices.

Traditional Turkish drink made from yogurt, water, and salt. Very refreshing.

Still natural mineral water.

Sparkling natural mineral water.