There are few places in Istanbul where the last night of the year feels as meaningful as it does in Sultanahmet. The domes and minarets of the Old City have watched centuries of celebrations, and on 31 December 2026 Deraliye Terrace Restaurant invites you to add your own memory to that long story. Our 2027 New Year Eve Party brings together a seven-course gala menu inspired by Ottoman Palace Cuisine, unlimited local beverages, live music, a New Year's Eve bingo, a live DJ set and a Fireworks Show, all on our rooftop in the historic heart of the city.

This guide gathers everything you need to plan your New Year night with us: the complete gala menu course by course, the evening program hour by hour, the price per person, what is included and how to reserve your table. If you are looking for a New Year celebration in Istanbul that combines fine dining with a festive party atmosphere, read on.

Where Ottoman Heritage Meets the Magic of a New Year

The theme of our New Year's Eve 2027 is simple and close to our heart: Where Ottoman Heritage Meets the Magic of a New Year. As we welcome 2027, we want to take our guests on a culinary journey inspired by the rich heritage of Ottoman Palace Cuisine. Timeless flavors, carefully selected ingredients and the elegance of our culinary traditions come together on one table to create an unforgettable celebration.

Deraliye has always been about the stories behind Turkish food: the regional cheeses of Anatolia, the slow-cooked techniques of the palace kitchens, the generous spirit of the meze table. If you would like to learn more about that heritage before your visit, our guide to starters at Deraliye Terrace, from the meze plate to hot appetizers is a good place to begin. For New Year, we have built a special menu that follows the same philosophy, with dishes chosen for a long, relaxed evening of sharing and celebrating. Every item on the menu is produced in our own kitchen at Deraliye Terrace Restaurant in Istanbul.

The 2027 New Year's Eve Gala Menu at Deraliye Terrace

The New Year's Eve Gala Menu 2027 is served as a set menu for the whole table. It moves from a cheese and cured meat selection through six cold appetizers, two hot appetizers, two main courses and an Anatolian dessert, with unlimited local beverages throughout the night. Here is the full menu exactly as our kitchen will serve it.

Selection of Local Cheeses & Cured Meats

The evening opens with a selection of Smoked Circassian Cheese, Cured Beef, Gruyere, Grissini and Local Grapes: a light, elegant start to raise the first glass of the New Year night.

Cold Appetizers

• Crispy Swiss Chard with Almonds – served with strained yogurt, almonds, nigella seeds and aromatic oil.
• Avocado Hummus – served with double-roasted tahini, chickpeas, avocado puree and olive oil.
• Girit Ezmesi (Cretan Cheese Spread) – pistachios and Aegean cheeses.
• Muhammara – roasted peppers, walnuts, crispy bread and pepper paste.
• Pembe Sultan (Beetroot & Yogurt Dip) – strained yogurt, beetroot and olive oil.
• Fava (Broad Bean Purée) – dried broad beans, onion and fresh dill.

Hot Appetizers

• Meat-Stuffed Chard Rolls (Etli Pazı Sarma) – a filling made with bulgur, rice and minced meat, served with basil yogurt.
• Kars Goose Croquette with Aged Kashar Cheese – delicately shredded Kars goose, coated in crispy golden breadcrumbs and deep-fried to perfection, served with a fresh microgreen salad and isot pepper aioli.

Main Courses

• Duck Breast with Beetroot Couscous and Erzincan Tulum Cheese Cream – Anatolian duck breast served with beetroot couscous and tulum cheese cream.
• Pike-Perch Fillet (Sudak) – pike-perch from Lake Beyşehir, served with caviar parmesan cream and microgreen salad.

Dessert

Antakya-Style Pumpkin Dessert – limestone-cured chestnut pumpkin served with syrup and double-roasted sesame tahini. It is a beautiful example of how Anatolian desserts balance sweetness and texture; our sweet guide to Turkish desserts you need to try in Istanbul tells more of that story.

Unlimited Selection of Local Beverages

Throughout the night, the menu includes an unlimited selection of local beverages: local wine, rakı, beer and all soft drinks.

Price

The 2027 New Year's Eve Gala Menu is 300 Euro per person. Our prices include VAT. The menu launches in December 2026 and all products are produced in our own kitchen.

New Year Program: From Fine Dining to the Fireworks Show

A great New Year party is about rhythm: a calm, elegant dinner first, then music that slowly fills the room, a moment of fun together, and finally the countdown. Our 2027 New Year Eve Party follows exactly that rhythm:

• 19:30 – 21:00 · New Year Eve's Fine Dining with Warm Christmas Classics
• 21:00 – 23:00 · Live Performance
• 23:00 – 23:30 · New Year Eve's Bingo
• 23:30 – 02:00 · Welcome 2027 with a Live DJ Set by Fırat
• Fireworks Show to celebrate the arrival of 2027

The first hour and a half is dedicated to the gala dinner, accompanied by warm Christmas classics. From 21:00 the live performance takes over, while the hot appetizers and main courses continue to arrive at the table. Just before midnight, the New Year's Eve bingo brings every table together for half an hour of shared excitement. At 23:30 DJ Fırat starts his live set, carrying the party through the countdown and well into the first hours of 2027, and the Fireworks Show crowns the moment the New Year arrives.

Celebrating New Year on a Rooftop in Sultanahmet

Deraliye Terrace sits on Ticarethane Street, a few steps from Sultanahmet Square, in the heart of the Historic Peninsula. Our rooftop is one of the reasons guests choose us for special nights; we have written about it before in our post on private celebrations at Deraliye Terrace, from birthdays to proposals. On New Year's Eve the Old City takes on a completely different character: the streets of Sultanahmet glow in winter lights, the air is crisp and the whole of Istanbul seems to be counting down together.

Winter evenings in Sultanahmet have their own charm, and a New Year night is the most festive of them all. If you are visiting Istanbul for the holidays, our article on the Sultanahmet and Deraliye Terrace experience in winter offers ideas for the days around the New Year as well, so you can combine sightseeing during the day with a memorable evening on our terrace.

Why This Menu Suits a New Year Night

A New Year's Eve dinner is longer than an ordinary dinner. Guests arrive at 19:30 and stay until the early hours, so the menu has to keep its pace for the whole evening. That is why our chefs designed the gala menu as a progression rather than a single heavy plate.

The cold appetizers are light and colorful: the earthy sweetness of Pembe Sultan, the fresh dill of Fava, the gentle heat of Muhammara and the creamy richness of Avocado Hummus all pair naturally with a glass of local wine or rakı. The hot appetizers bring more depth: the Kars Goose Croquette celebrates one of the most distinctive regional ingredients of eastern Anatolia, while the Etli Pazı Sarma brings a homely, comforting taste to the festive table.

For the main course, the menu offers a choice of character: Duck Breast with Beetroot Couscous and Erzincan Tulum Cheese Cream for those who love rich, layered flavors, and Pike-Perch Fillet from Lake Beyşehir with caviar parmesan cream for a lighter, elegant option. The Antakya-Style Pumpkin Dessert then closes the dinner with a classic of southern Turkish cuisine just before the New Year countdown begins.

Planning Your New Year's Eve: Reservations and Practical Tips

New Year's Eve is the busiest night of the year in Sultanahmet, and tables for the 2027 New Year Eve Party are limited. We recommend booking early, especially for larger groups or if you would like to celebrate a special occasion on the same night.

• Arrive on time: the program begins at 19:30 with the gala dinner, so plan to arrive a little earlier to settle in.
• Plan your route: traffic around the Historic Peninsula is heavy on New Year's Eve. The tram to Sultanahmet station is usually the easiest way to reach us; we are a short walk from the square.
• Dress for winter: Istanbul nights in late December are cold, so bring a warm layer for walking through the Old City.
• Dietary requests: the gala menu is a set menu; if you have allergies or special requirements, please let us know when you book so we can tell you what is possible.

To reserve your table, contact us at +90 212 514 39 16 or [email protected]. Our address is Ticarethane Sk. No:13, Sultanahmet, Istanbul. You can also look back at how we welcomed a previous year in our post Celebrate 2025 New Year's Eve at Deraliye Terrace.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the 2027 New Year Eve Party at Deraliye Terrace?

The New Year's Eve Gala Menu 2027 is 300 Euro per person, and our prices include VAT.

Are drinks included in the New Year menu?

Yes. The menu includes an unlimited selection of local beverages: local wine, rakı, beer and all soft drinks.

What time does the New Year program start and end?

The evening starts at 19:30 with the fine dining service and continues until 02:00 with the live DJ set by Fırat.

Is there entertainment during the New Year night?

Yes. The program includes warm Christmas classics during dinner, a live performance from 21:00 to 23:00, a New Year's Eve bingo from 23:00 to 23:30, a live DJ set from 23:30 to 02:00 and a Fireworks Show.

What are the main courses on the New Year menu?

The gala menu features two main courses: Duck Breast with Beetroot Couscous and Erzincan Tulum Cheese Cream, and Pike-Perch Fillet (Sudak) from Lake Beyşehir with caviar parmesan cream. If you have a preference or a dietary request, please mention it when you book.

How can I make a reservation?

Call +90 212 514 39 16 or email [email protected]. Because New Year's Eve is in high demand, early booking is recommended.

Conclusion

Welcoming 2027 in Sultanahmet, surrounded by the history of Istanbul, is an experience you will remember for years. At Deraliye Terrace, the 2027 New Year Eve Party combines a gala menu inspired by Ottoman Palace Cuisine, unlimited local beverages, live music, a festive bingo, a live DJ set and a Fireworks Show into one complete New Year night. May this special evening bring you joy, cherished memories and beautiful new beginnings. Thank you for celebrating with us, and we wish you a wonderful and prosperous New Year.