Café Marmara is a meeting point that has hosted many memories over the years with its windows overlooking Taksim Square. The common point of many happily remembered memories. This special place, which has always had a place in the minds of Istanbulites, meets Istanbul again. Café Marmarareturns with an experience that adds joy to the day. 

A Different Experience Every Hour of the Day

Café Marmara offers an extraordinary world of taste no matter what time of day. Serving between 07:30 - 24:00, Café Marmara adapts to the lively spirit of Taksim. Café Marmara, a unique reflection of the meticulous world of The Marmara, where every moment is special, takes you on a fascinating journey of taste. It invites you to add new ones to unforgettable memories that last for years. 

The menu, prepared under the leadership of The Marmara Group's head chef Tolga Özkaya, is designed to reflect the dynamism, richness and diversity of Taksim. Özkaya said, “We have prepared a diverse menu that spans the whole day. While doing this, we reflected the spirit of a square like Taksim, where millions of people from all nationalities pass, into the menu. At Café Marmara, we have combined good service and good food with our menu prepared with quality ingredients. “We designed a structure that is ideal for both breakfast and dinner, with plates from Turkish, French, Italian and other cuisines,” he summarizes the Café Marmara menu. 

Café Marmara stands out with its flavors that reflect its own touch and pay homage to its past.  For breakfast hours, fresh pastries from Café Marmara's experienced kitchen, alternatives prepared with local products for those who prefer healthy options, and Café Marmara's classic flavors offer a unique start to the day. Café Marmara's fresh croissant is a candidate to be indispensable in the morning hours. It also attracts attention with its memorable desserts for tea or coffee meetings later in the day. Café Marmara seduces dessert lovers, especially with its classic eclairs and various cheesecakes. Continuing the experience it offers with its seasonal menu and plates prepared with ingredients sourced from local producers, Café Marmara reveals its diversity with its own design Vol au Vents, Veal Schnitzel that distinguishes itself from others, and Café Marmara's special JON's Burger. Poke Bowls, pastas and pizzas are among the must-try plates. 

The Door to a Positive World 

Combining The Marmara's tradition of attentive, good service with its dynamic atmosphere, Café Marmara opens the doors of joy and a positive world. Taste comes together with creativity and a unique experience at Café Marmara, which offers more than a cafe and reclaims the tradition of being a meeting point. Café Marmara suits the uniqueness of Taksim with its menu, the flavors that reflect its expertise, the atmosphere it creates and its own artisan brands such as chocolate and wine. 

Kitchen-İst undertakes the space design of Café Marmara, which is reunited with Istanbul. Inspired by the bird that landed in Istanbul 800 years ago and took its place in The Marmara Group logo, the design sets out with the idea of ​​creating a home that will serve Istanbulites all day long. Stylized metal branch details and spiral structure, referring to the nest concept, appear at the entrance counter, chocolate display unit, bar counter, servants, door handles, around the column and in all decorative lighting. Handmade ceramics with special patterns inspired by the logo can also be seen on partial wall and column coverings. Adding value to Taksim Square in aesthetic and functional terms with its entire design, Café Marmara creates a warm feeling inspired by traditional Turkish architecture with its couch seating, wooden wall and ceiling panels, and offers a spacious and friendly atmosphere with the colors chosen. 

Source: HORECA Trend and Café Marmara