Kuruçeşme, Istanbul
Alaf
Critic perspectives and practical visit notes, with their sources.
Read each critic’s note with its publication date; menus and service can change.
Reviews and critic notes
Food and drink
- Alaf says its cooking draws on Anatolian culture and techniques. Its wine list includes local wines and endemic grape varieties.
- From the venue: Alaf Kuruçeşme
- Sarısu highlighted wood fire and smoke in Anatolian dishes, describing seasonal à la carte and tasting menus.
- Critic’s note: Müdavim · Author: Serhat Bora Sarısu · Published:
Atmosphere and noise
- Sarısu distinguished the upstairs restaurant for a longer meal from Alaf 2 Tek, a separate ground-floor space with high stools for shorter visits.
- Critic’s note: Müdavim · Author: Serhat Bora Sarısu · Published:
Booking and seating
- Alaf asks groups to contact the restaurant directly about reservations.
- From the venue: Alaf Kuruçeşme
Critic and guide sources
- MICHELIN Guide
- Müdavim
Author: Serhat Bora SarısuPublished:
- Food and drink
- Atmosphere and noise
Guest perspectives
Read individual guest reviews on the linked source websites.
Venue pages
- Alaf Kuruçeşme
- Food and drink
- Alaf Kuruçeşme
- Booking and seating