N 41°01′ · E 28°59′
Karaköy · 7th floor · Golden Horn view · 18+
In Karaköy since 2019
On a warehouse roof, stories from the vineyard
Cenk and Melis Durukan opened Gecekuşu in 2019. After years of travelling Anatolia's wine regions and meeting small producers, they wanted to bring those journeys to a table in one of Istanbul's oldest harbour districts. Our sommelier Defne Aral curates the wine list, and Chef Barış Okyay makes small plates inspired by the cooking of those regions.
- A wine list built on Anatolia's native grapes
- Cheeses with geographical indications and seasonal plates
- Responsible service: 18+, alcohol-free options, taxi support
Vineyard region guide
Seven regions from Thrace to Eastern Anatolia, with climate, altitude and native grapes.
Cheese and small plates
Anatolian cheeses with geographical indications and plates made for sharing.
Sunset terrace
A terrace with heaters and windbreaks, enclosed with glass panels in winter.
Alcohol-free pairings
An alcohol-free pairing menu with grape must, house syrups and brewed teas.
From Thrace to Eastern Anatolia
Seven vineyards, seven climates
Anatolia is one of the oldest vine-growing lands in the world. Here we introduce the seven regions behind our wine list through their climate, altitude, soil, native grapes and cooking. This page is for information only.
The Aegean
İzmir, Manisa and Denizli: Türkiye's largest vineyards.
- Climate
- Mediterranean / Aegean
- Vineyard altitude
- 100 – 1,000 m
- Harvest
- Late August – September
Cappadocia
Old high-altitude vineyards on volcanic tuff.
- Climate
- Continental
- Vineyard altitude
- 1,000 – 1,300 m
- Harvest
- Late September – October
Ankara – Kalecik
In the Kızılırmak valley, home of Kalecik Karası.
- Climate
- Continental
- Vineyard altitude
- 600 – 800 m
- Harvest
- Late September
Eastern Anatolia: Elazığ and Diyarbakır
Öküzgözü and Boğazkere in the Euphrates and Tigris basins.
- Climate
- Continental
- Vineyard altitude
- 600 – 1,200 m
- Harvest
- Mid-September – October
Kitchen
Small plates from the vineyard regions
Cheeses, charcuterie and hot plates; we also suggest alcohol-free pairings.
Cheese and Charcuterie
Anatolian cheeses with geographical indications and local charcuterie, with house jams and sourdough.
Cold Small Plates
Seasonal plates made for sharing.
Hot Small Plates
From the oven and the grill.
Mains
Can be shared by two.
Kitchen closes at 23:30
Desserts
Inspired by Anatolia.
Alcohol-Free Drinks
The drinks of our alcohol-free pairing menu. Our wine list is for information only; under Law No. 4250 and related legislation, our website does not show prices for, promote or sell alcoholic drinks…
First Thursday of every month · 18+
Vineyard region evenings: a region a month
On the first Thursday of every month we host an Anatolian wine region. Sommelier Defne Aral talks about the region's climate, soil and native grapes, and Chef Barış Okyay prepares a four-plate dinner menu from its cooking. These evenings are for guests aged 18 and over; drinks are not included in the menu price.
For information only · no prices
A list of native grapes
Get to know the native grapes on our list by region, body and food pairing. There are no alcohol sales or prices on this website; service is for guests over 18 only.
Emir Sparkling – Cappadocia
Traditional method, second fermentation in bottle; fine bubbles.
- Style
- Sparkling
- Region
- Cappadocia
- Grape
- Emir
- Body
- Light
Narince – Tokat
A medium-bodied white with citrus and white flowers.
- Style
- White
- Region
- Tokat
- Grape
- Narince
- Body
- Medium
Dry Bornova Misketi – Aegean
An aromatic, floral, dry muscat.
- Style
- White
- Region
- Aegean
- Grape
- Bornova Misketi
- Body
- Medium
Kolorko – Bozcaada
The island's saline, mineral white.
- Style
- White
- Region
- Bozcaada
- Grape
- Kolorko
- Body
- Medium
Çalkarası Rosé – Denizli
A pale salmon rosé with strawberry and citrus.
- Style
- Rosé
- Region
- Aegean
- Grape
- Çalkarası
- Body
- Light
Palate profile
Which vineyard region suits you?
From your coffee, chocolate and food preferences, we'll find which Anatolian wine region's character is closest to you. For information only.
- Quick test
- Instant result
- Free
Evenings and workshops
Jazz, acoustic and region nights
- 13NovFriday · 21:00 · Live musicFriday Evening Jazz TrioNo extra charge
- 15NovSunday · 17:00 · Live musicSunday Sunset AcousticNo extra charge
- 20NovFriday · 15:00 · WorkshopAnatolian Cheese Workshop₺1,900 per person (cheese board and alcohol-free pairing included)
- 9DecWednesday · 20:00 · Vineyard region eveningVineyard Region Evening: CappadociaDinner menu ₺2,900 per person (drinks not included); 18+
- 7th floorGolden Horn and Historic Peninsula view
- 7Anatolian vineyard regions
- 18Native grape varieties on our list
- 70Seats on the terrace, 40 in the room
On the seventh floor
The team of the night
20 guests and more
Private Event Budget
Choose the number of guests, the menu and the space to see the food and venue budget for your private event on the terrace or in the cellar room.
- Guests and menu
- Terrace or dining room
- Approximate event budget
From the seventh floor
Night over the Golden Horn
Guest notes
Notes from the terrace
The silhouette of the Süleymaniye at sunset and the Anatolian cheese board in front of us; the sommelier told us the story of every cheese.
We booked half the terrace; the sharing menu and the acoustic duo went down very well. Every item was clear at the proposal stage.
We read the vineyard regions page before coming, and at the Cappadocia evening we learned a lot about Emir and volcanic soil.
I don't drink; the alcohol-free pairing, with grape must and sour cherry sherbet, was as thoughtful an experience as everyone else's at the table.
Night notes
Vineyards, cheese and Karaköy
Anatolian VineyardsAnatolia's Native Grapes: A Short Guide from Emir to Boğazkere
The eleven native grapes at the heart of our wine list and the regions where they grow.
Karaköy and the KitchenFrom Karaköy's Rooftops: A District's Journey from Harbour to Galleries
From Genoese trading colony to Banks Street, from shipyard warehouses to Istanbul Modern.
Karaköy and the KitchenFrom Kars Gruyère to the Divle Cave: Anatolian Cheeses
The story of the seven cheeses with geographical indications on our board, and tips for building a cheese board.
Booking and rules
FAQ
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N 41°01′ · E 28°59′Karaköy · 7th floor
The terrace is waiting
We recommend booking sunset tables at least two days ahead. For private events over 20 guests or the whole terrace, use the private event form.