Restaurants
Türkiye: Dining like locals in İzmir: Adil Müftüoğlu, Beğendik Abi, Ayşa Boşnak Börekçisi
İzmir, one of the largest and oldest cities in Türkiye, is a true gastronomic gem. From Aegean herbs to sea fish, marinated lamb to artichokes, local ingredients are combined with centuries-old recipes here. Like any real gastronomic city, İzmir offers enjoying good dishes at very reasonable prices. Here are some of İzmir’s well-established and affordable places to eat.
Türkiye: Spacious and Breezy Restaurants in Urla, Levan and Teruar Urla
As a region in an excellent climatic zone, Urla nurtures fertile vineyards, yields valuable agricultural products, and thus inspires local cuisine. Perhaps one of the most beautiful aspects of the entire Aegean coast -or the Mediterranean climate in the wider area- is “delicious tables in the open air,” which appear with brand new interpretations in Levan and Teruar Urla.
Türkiye: Green Starred Restaurants in Urla: Hiç, Vino Locale, Od Urla
Urla, a lovely province of İzmir has become renowned for its gastronomy thanks to three Green Star restaurants it hosts. Recently, the region has distinguished itself by producing high-quality local ingredients with the most precise and sustainable methods and creating unique dishes with them. That’s why three of the Green Stars, which only about 450 restaurants managed to have globally, have come here.
Türkiye : Osman Sezener, one Chef, three Establishments and a trio of MICHELIN Stars
Osman Sezener is a renowned figure among gastronomy enthusiasts in Türkiye. He has been followed closely for years as what he will do next is a matter of curiosity. One of the pioneers of the farm-to-table movement, he has raised the bar with his restaurants and now stands as a MICHELIN-starred chef with three distinct establishments. Ristorante Pizzeria Venedik in İzmir is on the list of recommended restaurants by MICHELIN. Kitchen in Bodrum has one MICHELIN star, and Od Urla in İzmir has one MICHELIN star and a Green Star.
Ancient Roads, Diverse Culinary Traditions: Lokanta 1741, Pandeli, Aheste
İstanbul’s centuries-old, rich, multicultural cuisine displays diverse traditions in various locations today. Some restaurants reunite people with the palace cuisine, some reinterpret familiar flavors with a chef’s touch; some try to serve the dishes everyone likes in a usual way, and some recreate familiar dishes from scratch. Frankly, there is room for everyone in this great metropolis.
Istanbul : Ambassadors of A Cuisine Legacy Worth Discovering, Matbah and Deraliye
In almost every country, the capital city evokes images of “refined cuisine” due to its association with palaces and aristocracy. In Türkiye, the spotlight naturally falls on the “old capital,” Istanbul. First established as the capital by Emperor Constantine, Istanbul has maintained this prestigious status for centuries.
The Starred Japanese of Istanbul: Sankai by Nagaya
Sankai by Nagara is one of the latest One-Star restaurants in Istanbul. It serves the city’s most sophisticated Japanese flavors and promises to offer an authentic Japanese dining experience with a kitchen led by Chef Nagaya and Chef Shibata. And how could they create this “authentic Japanese dining experience” in Istanbul?
Time and Taste: From a Century Ago to The Present Day Istanbul
An avenue of approximately two kilometers beckoning flaneurs and flaneuses of the city; monumental stone buildings on both sides reflecting diverse architectural styles, each more glamorous than the other; chic restaurants, patisseries, and cafés embracing the entire neighborhood: Welcome to İstiklal Street, also known as Cadde-i Kebir or Grand Rue de Pera!