Casa Lavanda
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(2025–2026)Michelin green star
Gault & Millau: 3 Toques (15.5/20)
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| Head chef | Emre Şen |
| Chef | Emre Şen |
| Food type | Mediterranean, Farm-to-table |
| Rating | (2025–2026) Michelin green star Gault & Millau: 3 Toques (15.5/20) |
| Location | Şile, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Website | www |
Casa Lavanda is a Michelin-starred restaurant and boutique hotel located in the Ulupelit village of Şile, Istanbul, Turkey. Established in 2009 by the Şen family, it is recognized for its "farm-to-table" philosophy and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine led by Chef Emre Şen.[1] In 2024, it became one of the first restaurants in Turkey to hold both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star.[2]
The foundations of Casa Lavanda were laid in 1992 when the Şen family built a private country house in Ulupelit. Initially a family retreat, the property was transformed into a boutique hotel and restaurant in 2009 by Feryal and Ahmet Şen. The establishment is currently managed by their sons, Ekin Şen and Chef Emre Şen.[3] The transition to professional gastronomy was rooted in the family's Northern Aegean heritage and their tradition of large communal meals.[3]