Lokanta by Divan received the "Best Service" Award at the Golden Spoon Gastronomy Awards.

Interpreting Turkish cuisine with a contemporary approach. Restaurant by DivanOrganized for the seventh time this year by the Culinary Friends Association, one of the most respected evaluation platforms in the Turkish gastronomy world. Golden Spoon Gastronomy Awards Within this scope, it was awarded the "Best Service" award. The awards, given in the gastronomy sector with independent jury evaluation, were presented to their recipients at a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet on January 14, 2026.

This award received by Lokanta by Divan, in the 70th year of the Divan Group, stands out as a reflection of the brand's deep-rooted service philosophy, built on trust, elegance, and continuity, in the field of gastronomy. Led by Chef Volkan Arık, the kitchen team at Lokanta by Divan combines refined dishes prepared with seasonal and geographically indicated ingredients, focusing on seasonality, regionality, and sustainability, with a superior service approach. At Lokanta by Divan, the service philosophy is consistent with the kitchen's philosophy, guest-focused, and based on the principle of uniformity, while the care and team coordination shown at every stage of the service process constitute the fundamental elements of service quality.

The “Best Service” award won at the Golden Spoon Gastronomy Awards confirms the success of Lokanta by Divan’s service quality and guest experience approach, which has also been recognized in international guides. Lokanta by Divan, featured in the Michelin Guide’s 2025 and 2026 “Recommended Restaurants” lists, was awarded 2 Hats in the “Chef’s Table” category at the Gault & Millau Awards and “4 Pearls” in the Pearl Gastronomy Guide. Furthermore, it received the “Award of Excellence” at the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards 2025.

Source: HORECA TREND and Restaurant by Divan