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Lucca
Istanbul · Turkey
Cocktail Bars in Istanbul · International and Mediterranean-inspired
Photo: Official website · luccastyle.com
An influential Bebek café-bar whose rhythm moves from daytime dining to cocktails and late-night socialising. Lucca helped establish a template for Istanbul's fashionable neighbourhood venues, where food, music and a recognisable crowd matter as much as the drinks.
The Story
Origin
Cem Mirap opened Lucca in Bebek in 2004. The original venue became an enduring reference point in Istanbul's dining and nightlife scene.
Philosophy
An all-day social address rather than a narrowly defined cocktail destination, combining the accessibility of a neighbourhood café with the energy of a fashionable evening bar.
Why Important
Lucca is a useful benchmark for understanding Istanbul's modern café-bar culture. Its longevity shows how a strongly defined neighbourhood venue can become a citywide lifestyle reference.
Differentiation
Its identity is inseparable from Bebek and from its crossover between café, restaurant and nightlife institution.
Food Philosophy
An international, Mediterranean-leaning menu supports different occasions, from daytime meals to dinner before drinks. Food is part of the venue's continuous daily rhythm rather than a separate experience.
Guest Experience
The atmosphere changes markedly through the day. Daytime dining gives way to a busier evening scene shaped by cocktails, music and close-set socialising.
Design Philosophy
A relatively intimate, street-facing setting keeps the emphasis on proximity, visibility and social interaction rather than monumental interiors.
Design & Architecture
Architecture
An urban, street-level venue rather than a standalone destination building.
Design Language
Cosmopolitan neighbourhood café-bar.
Interior Design
An intimate dining-and-bar environment with a close relationship to the street.
Gallery · 14 photos
Menus
Menu
Food · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
- 350 TL
Spiced potato chips
- 400 TL
Olives, pickles & crunchies
- 400 TL
Falafel, tahini dip
- 1.400 TL
Cheese plate for wine
- 700 TL
Beet carpaccio
Sour cherry sauce
- 820 TL
Avocado dip
Corn tortilla chips
- 720 TL
Ragu beef arancini
- 900 TL
Pizzetta - smoked rib-eye
- 950 TL
Pizzetta - truffle
- 900 TL
Beef gyoza
Soy-ginger sauce
- 920 TL
Popcorn shrimp
- 700 TL
Taco - beef short rib
- 950 TL
Taco - shrimp
- 940 TL
Lucca mini club sandwich
- 1.050 TL
Spicy steak tartare
- 380 TL
Fish nigiri
- 1.300 TL
Salmon sashimi
- 1.100 TL
Salmon avocado tartare
- 780 TL
Shrimp crispy roll
- 760 TL
Korean chicken
- 800 TL
Mini meatballs
Tomato dip
- 1.200 TL
Duck roll
- 700 TL
Lucca green salad
Lettuce, avocado, microgreens, sprouted mung beans, lemon vinaigrette
- 800 TL
Kale salad
Quinoa, avocado, beans, green apple, honey vinaigrette
- 900 TL
Caesar salad
Grilled chicken, lettuce, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing
- 850 TL
Winter salad
Mixed greens, roasted winter vegetables, orange, hazelnuts, tulum cheese
- 400 TL
Grilled chicken (150 g)
Salad addition
- 1.100 TL
Grilled fillet steak (200 g)
Salad addition
- 800 TL
Grilled salmon (180 g)
Salad addition
- 650 TL
Grilled sea bass (150 g)
Salad addition
- 900 TL
Vegan bowl
Hummus, falafel, grilled vegetables, wild rice, avocado, kale salad
- 800 TL
Lucca’s curry - vegan
- 900 TL
Lucca’s curry - chicken
- 1.100 TL
Lucca’s curry - fish
- 1.200 TL
Lucca’s curry - seafood
- 800 TL
Spicy vodka pasta
Pipe rigate, spicy tomato sauce with vodka, parmesan crisp
- 1.350 TL
Duck pappardelle
Duck with honey and soy, raisins, creamy duck sauce, parmesan, peanuts
- 1.400 TL
Salmon poke bowl
Sushi rice, edamame, avocado, Japanese radish, nori, spicy mayo
- 750 TL
Pad Thai - vegetable
- 900 TL
Pad Thai - chicken
- 1.000 TL
Pad Thai - shrimp
- 1.400 TL
Truffle tagliolini
Truffle-parmesan sauce, fresh truffle mushrooms
- 1.400 TL
Grilled salmon
Broccoli, chard, basmati rice, edamame, avocado, coriander, kimchi sesame, chili Asian sauce
- 1.100 TL
Meatball bowl
Crispy potatoes, roasted pepper relish, curried tabbouleh, miso eggplant
- 1.000 TL
Chicken thigh
Miso tahini sauce, Aegean greens, basmati and wild rice
- 1.250 TL
Lemon sea bass
Mint risotto. Described on the homepage as a classic signature dish from Southern Italian cuisine.
- 1.800 TL
Teriyaki tenderloin
Broccoli, basmati rice, teriyaki sauce
- 1.800 TL
Cafe de Paris
Tenderloin, French fries
- 900 TL
Mini burger plate
Truffled caramelized onion sauce, French fries
- 400 TL
Sautéed seasonal vegetables
- 350 TL
Small green salad
- 400 TL
Truffle parmesan French fries
- 400 TL
Seasoned sweet potatoes
- 450 TL
Wild rice
- 500 TL
Pumpkin tart
- 450 TL
Persimmon panna cotta
- 500 TL
Moist chocolate cake
- 500 TL
Almond flour chocolate tart (GF)
- 400 TL
Thin chocolate slices
- 350 TL
Ice cream / sorbet
Satsuma Seabass Ceviche
Featured on the homepage as a menu addition, dressed in a base of lime juice, salt, chilli and onion, with citrus creating a fiery liquor of leche de tigre.
Satsuma Vodka
Cocktail · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Satsuma Vodka
A Lucca classic and its most popular cocktail since opening. Fresh, slightly sour Satsumas are brought from Bodrum and served fresh every season.
Menu
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