Batard is a cool restaurant & local pub located in the Bomonti neighborhood of Istanbul. The restaurant’s interior is stylishly designed, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. You really enjoy its contemporary ambience, small French-style tables, open kitchen, and fancy bar.

Batard offers a diverse menu showcasing international and Turkish flavors prepared with a modern twist. Their dishes are defined as “Eclectic Cuisine”. They create the menu with free and original recipes, regardless of a certain geography or technique. There are separate menus for lunch and dinner, which I sometimes find annoying. For example, their hamburger is not served in the afternoon on the weekdays, but rather more chic meat options are included.

The bar offers a menu of nice cocktails, just like the kitchen. This is a super comfortable, affordable place that can be visited daily. My choice is usually to go on Sundays. Why? I love getting lost among antiques, records, and old-smelling books in Feriköy Antique Bazaar, check out my article,  which is open only on Sundays and located just opposite this place.

Batard takes you to the cafes of Paris whenever you need a day to chill with a cocktail and finger food. It is a nice choice not to be missed, check out their Instagram.