Aila brings contemporary Turkish cooking to Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, with an ocakbaşı kitchen, premium local ingredients and a polished dining room. It is one of the city’s more refined addresses.
Aila focuses on Turkish culinary heritage through a more contemporary lens, drawing on regional ingredients, spice-driven cooking and the drama of its ocakbaşı setup. The restaurant has earned repeated Michelin recognition, and that sense of precision comes through in the way classic flavors are updated rather than simply reproduced.
Inside Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, it feels built for an elevated dinner in Şişli without becoming stiff or overly formal. The menu, service and presentation all point toward a special-occasion style of dining, but the heart of the experience remains unmistakably Turkish. For visitors interested in modern Istanbul gastronomy, Aila is one of the neighborhood’s strongest tables.
Aila’s atmosphere is sleek, elegant and quietly theatrical. High ceilings, dark finishes and an open-fire focus give the room a sense of occasion, while the service style keeps the experience smooth and composed from the first round of meze to the last pour.
It works especially well for celebratory dinners, anniversary-style evenings and travelers who want a polished restaurant after a day in the city. The setting feels luxurious without losing warmth, and details like the spice library and raki-driven dining culture add depth to the experience. For a stylish evening in Şişli, Aila makes a confident case for lingering over dinner.
