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MESTANE

Bread at the centre. Everything else around it.

THE PHILOSOPHY

Beyond Aperitivo, a Generous Table

MESTANE reimagines the casual Italian aperitivo with the warmth and abundance of Istanbul’s meyhane culture. Centred around freshly baked artisanal sourdough, sesame simit and warm lavash, guests dip and layer flavours with smoky aubergine with tahini, muhammara, whipped feta with pistachio and honey, cured pastirma, and hot clay-pot bites that pair wonderfully with natural wines and conversation.

There is no need to wait for a traditional starter–main–course rhythm here. The pleasure comes from reaching, tasting, sharing and returning to the dishes you liked most. Relaxed and generous, it is a table of carefully prepared dishes — somewhere between aperitivo and dinner, but much more than either.

SAMPLE SHARING MENU

Courses & Offerings

The Bread & Dips Board

Warm wood-fired sourdough boule and fresh sesame simit; Smoky roasted eggplant mutabal; Roasted red pepper & walnut muhammara; Whipped goat curd with honey & zaatar.

Small Hot Plates

Pan-fried halloumi with thyme and cherry tomatoes; Crisp zucchini fritters (mücver) with fresh mint yoghurt; Spiced beef pastırma wrapped around sweet figs.

Grazing Boards

Selection of Mediterranean cheeses, pickled chillies, cured meats, spiced olives, toasted almonds, fresh seasonal fruit and crackers.

* All menus are seasonal and can be tailored to dietary requirements, vegetarian preferences, and natural wine pairings.