Turkey izmir eating
EATINGIzmir is awash with eating-places, from the simple hole in the wall kebab shop to the refinery of the five star restaurants. Most of the cheaper eats are located around the Bazaar and the Alsancak region, whilst along the Birinci Kordon waterfront you will
find plenty of good restaurants serving up tranca and cipura, types of sea bream, which are the local speciality.
Halikarnass Bahk Lokantasi
Simple prepared, good quality seafood.
With its location next to the Bazdurak Cami fish market, food doesn’t come much fresher! Address: Junction of 870, 871 and 873 soks
Dogu Karadeniz Lokantasi
Traditional style restaurant serving grilled meats, variety of local mezes, occasionally served with an accompaniment of
impromptu Turkish folk music.
Address: Yeyisel Cikmanzi39/E
Altinkapi
Well-established restaurant with alfresco dining. Enjoy a plate of doner or grilled meat dishes served with fresh salad whilst doing a spot of people watching.
Address: 1444 Sok 14/A, Alsancak
Vejetaryan Restaurant
As the name suggests a sanctuary for
vegetarians in a jungle of meat eating
establishments! Get there early as the food sells fast.
Address: 1375 Sok 11
Kemal’in Yeri
One of many eating-places along this lane, however, this particular establishment is
renowned for its seafood dishes. The
quality is reflected in the price.
Address: 1453 Sok 20/A
Phone: +90 (0)232 4223190
1888
Beautiful restaurant set in the an 18th
century restored mansion. The food, a
mixture of traditional Turkish and
Meditteranean seafood, lives up to its
opulent surroundings.
Address: Ikinci Kordon (Cumhuriyet Bulvari) 248
Deniz Restaurant
Highly regarded by the locals for its range of fish dishes including its very own fish soup. Best to book ahead.
Address: Izmir Palas Hotel, Vasif Cinar Bulvari
Phone: +90 (0)232 422 0601
CAFÉS
Limon Cay Salonu
While away a few hours in this extremely popular café. A varied crowd
gathers
here to discuss the day’s events
over a cup of tea (cay), whilst sharing a Turkish water pipe (nargile). Also
sells
soft drinks and freshly squeezed juices.
Address: Birinci Kordon 128
Internet House
The fastest Internet cafe in Izmir! Also
serves a cay (tea) selection of coffee and soft drinks.
Address: 1378 Sok no.26 Alsancak 35210
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 9am – midnight.
Phone: +90 (0)232 464 10 78
Internet: www.egebil.com.tr
Café Browne
A very popular café, that serves a selection of good food and drink. Seating
is available outside.
Address: 1379 Sok, near to the American cultural Centre