ABOUT US






The word "muhabbet" means love. Believing that there can be no meal, no table, and no world without love, the Dilruba family opened its doors to serve you in 1996 in Üsküdar Fethipaaşa Grove with the aim of bringing love to the tables.

Desiring to offer you delicious meals, friendly service, and a unique view of the Bosphorus, we have adhered to the principle of being worthy of the name Dilruba since our opening. The name Dilruba, meaning heart-stealer, was given to our establishment with the aim of winning a place in your hearts. The swan symbol, which has become a symbol of love in our memories, is the most beautiful representation of Dilruba.



Aware that what passes through our throats not only reaches our stomachs but also permeates our entire body and soul, we, who prioritize quality and taste in the meals we prepare, invite you not only to enjoy our flavors at our establishment overlooking all three bridges in Istanbul but also to spend pleasant moments with your spouse, family, and friends in this distinguished atmosphere.

Since the day we set out with the slogan "The balcony of Istanbul, revealing the relationship between green and blue," we have been committed to making you feel at home and bringing you the enchanting view of Istanbul, a heritage of our ancestors, a view that poets have wielded their pens for. We are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to breathe in the refreshing air of the Bosphorus. From the moment you step into our establishment, we consider it a principle to treat everyone, who is the noblest of creatures, with a smiling, generous, and sincere demeanor.





From Every Corner of Turkey, to Your Table

Dilruba's kitchen is built on ingredients sourced with intention from across Turkey's rich geography. Behind each one is a producer, a landscape, and a tradition:

  • Meat — sourced from Balıkesir
  • Lahmacun — made exclusively with minced lamb
  • Red pepper flakes & isot pepper — from Urfa, delivered as home-produced
  • Olives — from İzmir, Balıkesir, and Gaziantep
  • Tulum cheese — from Erzincan, served ash-rolled at the table
  • Van herbed cheese — from Van, a staple of our breakfast spread
  • Adıyaman goat cheese — from Adıyaman
  • Butter — both regular and water buffalo butter; honey sourced from Erzurum and Bitlis
  • Kaymak — 100% water buffalo clotted cream
  • Dried eggplant — sun-dried in Gaziantep for our stuffed eggplant dish
  • Vegetables for mezes — from Bilecik; in summer months, eggplant from both Urfa and Bilecik
  • Grape molasses (pekmez) — made every August from grapes harvested in our own village in Adıyaman, pressed and boiled by our own hands
  • Rose Turkish delight — from Isparta, served with Turkish coffee
  • Olive oil — from İzmir
  • Pomegranate molasses — from Hatay

These are just some of the ingredients we bring from the finest corners of our country. Behind every bite on your plate is an effort you may not see but will surely taste — 365 days a year, from the field to the kitchen, from the kitchen to your table.



Our Commitment to Zero Waste

Waste reduction at Dilruba is not a trend — it is a founding principle. Because we produce daily and only according to reservations, every item leaving our kitchen is made to be served that day.

At our open buffet breakfast, we invite our guests to be partners in this commitment: guests who finish everything on their plate, in their bowl, and in their glass receive a discount on their meal. Through this practice, we have reduced waste at our breakfast buffet by 80%.

Because true respect for a table extends not only to those who prepare it, but to those who sit at it.

Where to Find Us

We are located in Kuzguncuk, nestled among the pine trees of Fethipaşa Grove. A short distance from Üsküdar ferry terminal, and approximately 12 minutes by car from the iconic Maiden's Tower. On-site parking is available.