The signature dessert that reviewers consistently praise. Made fresh, not tired—the ladyfingers are properly soaked but not soggy, the mascarpone is rich and clean, and the cocoa dust is generous. It's a classic done right.
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This is the dessert to order. Reviews unanimously praise it. Don't skip it.
The restaurant is known for its carpaccios—sliced to order and arranged on the plate with excellent execution. The raw beef is high quality and properly aged, sliced paper-thin. Fish options rotate seasonally. This is a straightforward dish that depends entirely on ingredient quality, and Paper Moon sources accordingly.
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Start with carpaccio to gauge the restaurant's quality commitment. If it's fresh and properly sliced, the rest of the meal will follow suit.
The restaurant's signature pasta dish. Long, thin black tagliolini (made with squid ink) is topped with fresh smoked salmon and a pink sauce (cream with tomato)—a classic northern Italian preparation refined to Milanese standards. Reviewers note the pasta is cooked to al dente and the sauce coats without overwhelming.
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One of the most reliable dishes on the menu. Pairs beautifully with a light white wine from the Italian list.
A thin-crust wood-fired pizza that's more elegant than heavy. Topped with thin slices of bresaola (air-dried beef), fresh arugula, and shaved Parmesan. It's served hot and finished at the table. The crust is crispy on the outside and soft inside.
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A lighter option if you want pizza but don't want to feel full. Pairs well with aperitivo or a light wine.
A classic Italian dish executed with attention to detail. Fresh tagliolini is tossed with shaved black truffle and a minimal cream sauce—the truffle is the hero, not the sauce. The pasta is delicate and the truffle flavor is unmistakable.
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Truffle dishes are pricey but reflect current market costs. Order this if you want to taste what a high-quality truffle experience tastes like.
Paper Moon brings Milanese-style Italian fine dining to Istanbul, with a menu centered on carpaccios, fresh pastas, and wood-fired pizzas executed with Italian precision. The restaurant is located in Akmerkez mall in Etiler, Beşiktaş, and attracts a refined crowd seeking refined Italian cuisine. The kitchen showcases northern Italian technique—black tagliolini with smoked salmon, fresh seafood preparations, and seasonal vegetables are hallmarks. Service is attentive and the wine list emphasizes Italian selections.
Reservations are strongly recommended. Call +90 212 282 1616 directly for bookings rather than using online systems, which can be unreliable.
Chef Manager Hikmet Genç is recognized by Gault&Millau as one of Turkey's best restaurant managers. Service is attentive without being intrusive.
Prices are upscale (₺800-1,000 per person without drinks). Wines are expensive. Budget accordingly—this is not casual dining.
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