Le Piment Rouge is more than a restaurant. It is a place where culinary education, hospitality and experience come together around the table.
Here, future chefs gain real-world experience, guests enjoy authentic cuisine, and a shared passion for food creates lasting connections.
Our kitchen is a place where culinary education comes to life. Students learn through hands-on experience, teamwork and the rhythm of a professional kitchen.
OUR GARDEN
A living classroom where fresh ingredients
grow, culinary skills blossom and a deeper
connection to food is cultivated.
Fresh ingredients grown with care in our own garden.
Seasonal produce inspires creative and wholesome dishes.
Bringing people together through food, learning and shared values.
Le Piment Rouge was established in 1992 within Bilkent University as a place where gastronomy, education and community come together. Over the years, it has welcomed generations of students, chefs and guests with a shared passion for good food and meaningful experiences.
BEGINNINGS
GROWTH
EVOLUTİON
TODAY
With respect, gratitude and affection, we remember Prof. Dr. İhsan Doğramacı and the vision that brought education, culture and people together.
LE PIMENT ROUGE · BİLKENT UNIVERSITY
Discover our past events and what’s coming next.
A hands-on Italian pasta class at Le Piment Rouge, combining practical cooking skills, professional kitchen experience and the joy of sharing food.
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