Semolina: Authentic Italian Dining in the Heart of Kadıköy Moda
Located on one of the most charming streets of Moda, Semolina Italian Restaurant offers an experience that will transport you to Italy's warm atmosphere and exquisite cuisine. With handmade fresh pasta, crispy oven-baked Italian pizzas, delicately prepared risotto, and carefully selected Italian wines, Semolina Restaurant features a menu that delights every palate.
- Cozy and Sophisticated Italian Atmosphere
- Culinary Excellence: Daily Handmade Pasta
- Fine Wine Selection & Desserts
Semolina Restaurant's stylish design combined with an intimate, friendly atmosphere creates the perfect setting for dinner with family, friends, or a romantic date in Moda, Kadikoy.
Prepared under the guidance of Founder & Executive Chef Ömer Ulugergerli, our pasta is made fresh daily from Italian durum semolina wheat. Our oven-baked pizzas feature authentic thin crispy crusts and premium toppings.
Semolina's cellar includes select regional wines from Italy and boutique Turkish vineyards. Pair your meal with our authentic homemade Tiramisu.
All items on our menu are sourced fresh daily to maintain our taste standards and prepared in limited handmade portions.
Special Flavors
Must-Try at Semolina Restaurant
Authentic Italian Pizzas
Margherita, Burrata, and Diavola pizzas are ideal for lovers of classic crispy Italian crusts.
Handmade Pastas
We recommend trying the most popular pastas, Fettuccine Alfredo and Fettuccine Carbonara.
Desserts and Specialty Flavors
If you haven't tried Tiramisu and Buffalo Burrata at Semolina, you must taste them.
Menu
Discover Our Flavors
Specials
Special Menus
Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
Risotto, mixed seafood 140 gr
Lemon Sea Bass
Lemon Sea Bass 200 gr, seasonal vegetables, potatoes, lemon caper sauce
Beetroot Burrata
Roasted beetroot slices, burrata cheese, flaked almonds, pesto, balsamic vinegar
Baked Salmon
Baked Salmon 200 gr, seasonal vegetables, potatoes, orange caper sauce
Ossobuco E Risotto
Ossobuco 250 gr, saffron risotto, parmesan cheese, garlic
Birthday Party
Looking for an unforgettable birthday celebration? At Semolina, we are ready to offer a special experience for you and your loved ones!
- Delicious Italian cuisine
- Special area decoration
- Fun Atmosphere
Semolina Restaurant's delicious Italian cuisine creates the perfect atmosphere for your birthday celebration. We have a menu that appeals to every taste with handmade fresh pastas, crispy Italian pizzas and carefully selected Italian wines.
Special Day Celebrations
Advantages of Celebrating a Special Day at Semolina:
- Delicious Italian cuisine
- Fun and cozy atmosphere
- Professional and friendly service
You can contact us by phone or via our website to reserve Semolina Italian Restaurant for your special day celebration.
For Special Evenings
We are honored to have you celebrate your special day with us at your favorite venue.
- Delicious Italian cuisine
- Fun and cozy atmosphere
- Professional and friendly service
You can contact us by phone or via our website to reserve Semolina Italian Restaurant for your special day celebration.
Semolina in the Press
Semolina in the Press
Full Marks from Vedat Milor to Semolina! Visiting Semolina Italian Restaurant for a special segment of his NTV program, Vedat Milor was highly impressed by the quality of the cuisine. The homemade pastas and freshly prepared salads, in particular, received top marks from Milor.
Vedat Milor
Food Critic
When you enter Semolina, you are welcomed with a smile. After a little research, understanding that the pastas are made by them, I immediately order pasta with pesto sauce, really that freshness is understood at the first bite.
Naz Kavas
themagger.com Critic
We don't know how you are with pasta specials, but after trying the pasta restaurant called Semolina serving in Kadıköy Moda once, we are sure you will be a regular of all kinds of pasta varieties.
Selin Akgün
raillife.com.tr/Food Critic
Gallery
Semolina Restaurant Photos
Chefs
Flavors from Master Hands
ÖMER ULUGERGERLİ
Founder & Executive ChefResponsible for Semolina Italian Restaurant's culinary operations, menu development processes, and guest experience standards, Ömer Ulugergerli has been shaping Semolina's Italian cuisine style since 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions & Answers
01. Where is Semolina Italian Restaurant located in Istanbul?
Semolina Italian Restaurant is situated in the charming Moda neighborhood of Kadıköy on Istanbul's Asian side, at Caferağa Mahallesi, Ressam Şeref Akdik Sokağı No:7. It is within a short walking distance from the Moda coastline and downtown Kadıköy.
02. Is the pasta handmade and freshly made daily?
Yes, all our pasta is rolled and shaped fresh daily in our kitchen using premium Italian semolina durum wheat and farm-fresh eggs. Fettuccine Carbonara, 8-hour slow-simmered Ragu Bolognese, and Four Cheese Ravioli are among our signature dishes.
03. How can I make a table reservation?
You can easily book your table online via restoran.rzrv.com.tr/semolina.
04. What is food critic Vedat Milor's review of Semolina?
Prominent culinary critic Vedat Milor visited Semolina on NTV's national television show 'Tadı Damağımda' and awarded full marks to our authentic handmade fresh pastas and culinary quality.
05. Do you host birthdays and private celebrations?
Yes, we host birthdays, anniversaries, romantic dinners, and private group gatherings with customized menu options and warm Italian hospitality.