Restaurant Salazar, a chef's restaurant that blends Mediterranean cuisine with Asian sauces and spices, aims to offer its guests an unforgettable dining experience with its extensive and creative menu. The standout dishes on the Salazar menu include appetizers such as lobster and caviar toast, popcorn shrimp, and charred caviar and truffle potatoes, as well as main courses like a variety of sushi, duck and cashew salad, fresh handmade pasta, T-bone steak grilled on a traditional Robata grill, and duck cooked in a three-day-rested tandoor. Salazar also provides special options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free guests. The restaurant sources all its products fresh and locally from producers, revising its menu seasonally to ensure a consistently fresh and innovative dining experience. In addition to the food, you might want to try the venue’s signature cocktails. The cocktail menu features eight signature drinks inspired by famous artists, each unique to the venue. Noteworthy cocktails include Picasso with whiskey and hazelnut liqueur, Da Vinci with gin and cucumber, and Frida made with tequila and passion fruit.
The venue offers a spacious atmosphere integrated with nature, featuring a 350 m² garden concept. With fully retractable walls and a ceiling, the restaurant maximizes natural light and promises guests a peaceful environment intertwined with art. The Ruzy Art Gallery, located at the front of the venue, complements this artistic atmosphere. Leading the kitchen is Chef Kadir Aytekin, one of the founding partners, assisted by Tunahan Erdem, while the business is managed by Doğukan Ateşok. Salazar serves food every day from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, with closing time at 2:00 AM. On certain days of the week, particularly Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, the venue transforms into a bar atmosphere with DJ performances after 11:00 PM. If you wish to socialize, dance, and have fun after a delicious dinner, Salazar is waiting for you. Don't forget to make a reservation through their Instagram account before your visit.