Istanbul Ottoman palace cuisine corresponds to a diverse culinary culture that was influenced by the different and original food cultures of all the geographies over which the empire ruled. With this; Islamic procedures were strictly followed in cooking, storing and selecting ingredients. Without using religiously haram and makruh ingredients and cooking methods, the dishes of the dominant geographies Istanbul were included in the Ottoman palace cuisine.

In the palace cuisine, traditional dishes that the Turks, the essential element of the empire, have brought for centuries have a prominent place. In addition, the Arab geography, the Balkans and the food types from the Byzantine period were also evaluated. Dishes have been redefined within the Istanbul Ottoman palace cuisine to suit the Turkish palate.

Many officials served in the palace, and there was no budget problem. For this reason, special stuffed and pilaf varieties and meat and fish types, whose ingredients were not easily accessible by the public, could be included in the Ottoman palace cuisine menu. Long cooking times and ingredient availability were not a problem. Palace officials were solving these issues. For the most delicious presentations of exemplary dishes from the Ottoman palace cuisine, be sure to make your way to Serbethane, like many local and delicious foreign visitors over the years.