One address, two identities
Orkun BULUT
Without question, Cozy was one of Istanbul’s hottest openings last year. While many know it for its lively atmosphere, the restaurant is first and foremost a reflection of its co-founder, chef Hüseyin Kılıç. Despite being one of the city’s most ambitious chefs, he has never allowed ego to shape his cooking. His menus have always focused on comforting flavours rather than culinary showmanship, and that approach has earned him a loyal following.
As Cozy’s success naturally sparked expectations of a second branch, the team surprised everyone. Instead of expanding, they created a new concept within the same address. It is called Mini Taverna.
Hidden in the garden, it somehow makes you forget you are in the middle of Etiler. The atmosphere feels unmistakably Mediterranean. Getting a table already requires booking weeks in advance. Everything is cooked over an open fire and the menu revolves around dishes made for sharing.
