Lucca is a serious cocktail bar and restaurant in Bebek with views over the Bosphorus. The room is intentional, large windows facing the strait, polished wood, around 80 seats, and the cocktail programme is committed to classical discipline with Turkish twists.
The drinks are precise. The bartenders use Turkish ingredients heavily, sumac, pomegranate, mint, fresh Turkish citrus. The seasonal menu rotates regularly. The view at sunset is one of the best in Istanbul.
The crowd is mid-thirties Istanbul professionals and visiting tourists. Pair with Mikla for a complete Istanbul cocktail evening.
