WHO IT SUITS
Is this venue right for you?
For distinctive food, well-made cocktails and an arts event in a small room, or for a group wishing to book the venue privately.


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The venue often operates with reserved tables or private groups. Before visiting, call +90 212 323 56 16 to check whether individual dining is available and if there is space.
LocationReşitpaşa Mahallesi, Cengiz Topel Caddesi No:1A, 34467 Sarıyer/İstanbul+90 212 323 56 16Add to calendar
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EDITOR'S REVIEW
Birebir Gastro&Art is an intimate Reşitpaşa venue combining Levent Babataş's inventive cooking with a cocktail bar, arts gatherings and private events. Rather than following one national cuisine, its personal menu brings together ideas such as beet-sauce linguine, Antep-style stuffed vegetables and breakfast plates.
Acoustic, soul and mellow indie play by day; jazz, funk and calm electronic selections accompany dinner without overpowering conversation. Rather than a regular club schedule, the programme includes live acoustic or classical music for private events, brunch gatherings and arts workshops. It varies by event.
Plain wooden tables, light-coloured walls, artworks and soft lighting that draws attention to the plates create an airy studio-restaurant feel. The indoor room is compact, with only a few outdoor tables.
A boutique restaurant-bar bringing food together with exhibitions, workshops, music and private group dining. Its small scale feels more like being hosted than dining in a standard restaurant room.
Food enthusiasts from Reşitpaşa and Maslak, creative professionals, groups planning intimate birthdays or corporate dinners, arts-event visitors and couples seeking a quiet meal.
Comfortable but considered city clothes work well. Jeans and trainers suit a daytime breakfast; smart casual pieces fit a private event or evening meal.
Beyond Birebir Gastro&Art's yellow entrance, you come across illuminated arched mirrors. Plants hanging from the ceiling, round lamps and green bar details enliven the room. Plates are arranged side by side on tables covered with light-coloured cloths. The nearby performance corner with its guitar and microphones adds music to this colourful dining setting.
WHO IT SUITS
For distinctive food, well-made cocktails and an arts event in a small room, or for a group wishing to book the venue privately.
HIGHLIGHTS
A flexible chef-led menu, food and arts together, carefully made cocktails, an intimate layout adaptable to private events, dishes from breakfast through dinner and personal service.
NOTE
The small indoor room and very limited outdoor seating make Birebir suitable for private group bookings. Do not rely on getting a table at the door. When booking, ask whether normal restaurant service or a private event is running that day.
GETTING THERE
The entrance is at 1A Cengiz Topel Street in Reşitpaşa. From M2 İTÜ–Ayazağa station, take a short taxi or minibus ride; buses towards Emirgan and İstinye also stop around Reşitpaşa.