Izmir: Restaurants, Clubs & Pubs
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Well known Street-food to eat in Izmir:
- Kumru: It's a warm sandwich, made with a special bread with sesame seeds, Turkish sausage, grilled cheese and tomatoes, also a vegetarian version is available without the sausage and with the addition of green pepper
- Gevrek: In İzmir, simit is known as gevrek. Its a circular bread with sesame seeds
- Kokoreç: Lamb or goat intestines wrapped around seasoned offal. In general, it includes sweetbreads, hearts, lungs, or kidneys, and typically grilled then served with bread
- Lokma: is a deep fried dough soaked in syrup or honey and sprinkled with cinnamon. It is distributed in memory of a lost one on the anniversary of their death.
- Midye Dolma: Mussels stuffed with herbed rice.
Restaurants in Izmir: (listed by area)
Turkish:
Meat:
In Alsancak/Konak
>>More meat and Kebab places in Kemeraltı area, please scroll down to the bottom of this page.
In Bornova:
In Karşıyaka/Bostanli:
Meat:
In Alsancak/Konak
- Recep Usta: Atatürk Caddesi No: 364, Kordon, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 463 8797. They have very nice Lamm. Nice ambience in the evenings
- Balmumu Dükkan: 1388 Sokak No : 5 / C Plevne Bulvarı, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 2024. Small place with delicious traditional Turkish/Aegean Food
- Seçkin Et & Steakhouse:. Dr. Mustafa Enver Bey Cad. No: 6A, Alsancak. Tel: (0535) 716 6888. They are known for a VERY good quality Meat.
- Adil Müftüoglu: 1369 Sok No:11, Çankaya. Tel: (0232) 483 3234. Very nice Home made Food, open for lunch time. Don't come too late otherwise everything will have been sold
- Altin Kapi: Konak Mahallesi, Alsancak Mh. 1444 Sokak No:9/A, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 2709. Since 40 years they have been serving delicious, traditional Döners and Kebabs.
- Ciğerci Zarif: Şehit Fethi Bey Bulvarı No:67, Pasaport, konak. Tel: (0232) 445 7526. Very small place well known for its Liver since nearly 70 years.
- Gül Kebab: Anafartlar Cad. 415, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 4250126. Very small place, but they have fantastic Iskender Kebab and Köfte. A must try if you are in the area.
- Damla: 1407 Sokak No:8 B, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 464 6655. Very well known for the offal dishes.
- Etçibaşi: Atatürk Cad. 384/A, Kordon, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 404 4000. Meat specialities
- Köşebaşı: Atatürk Caddesi, No:174/B, 1.Kordon., Alsancak.Tel:(0232) 463 53 50. Well known for Kebabs,Meat+ Mezzes
- Lokanta Mahalle: Mustafa Münir Birsel sokak no:8A Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 502 26 46. very nice Home-made Food
- Şömine: Halit Ziya Bulv. No:72/A, Pasaport-Alsancak. In front of the Migros. Tel:(0232) 489 8006. Very nice Home-made Food
- Sultan: 1441 Sk. No:9B, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 2530. A small place with nice Home-made Food
- Tire Kebapçısı: Ikiçeşmelik Cad. 36/C, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 483 7219. They are known for its Tire Köfte served in a copper plate
- Topçu’nun yeri: Kazım Dirik Caddesi No: 3B, Pasaport, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 425 9047. Simple Turkish Food
>>More meat and Kebab places in Kemeraltı area, please scroll down to the bottom of this page.
In Bornova:
- Seçkin Et Mangal: Evka-3 mah. 121 Sokak No:26/A, Bornova. Tel: (0232) 388 1828. Steak House done in an amazing traditional way. Great meat dishes. They also are a butcher shop.
- Akbıyık Döner&Steakhouse: Gazi Osman Paşa Mahallesi, 5454. Sk. 2/A D:23, Bornova. Tel: (0232) 461 2199. Known for its good meat, specially the iskender döner and the chateaubriand.
- Cumba: Istanbul Caddesi No: 54, Bornova. Tel:(0232) 388 3773. Very nice gardens and views over Izmir, known for its meat.
- Beğendik Abi: Kazim Dirik Mah. 372/24 Sk. No:4, Bornova. Tel:(0232) 342 7709. Very nice Home-made food
In Karşıyaka/Bostanli:
- Zeytinyagli. 1716. Sok. Karşıyaka Çarşısı içi No:3 Karşıyaka. Tel:(0232) 369 8741
- Boğaziçi Restaurant: Cengiz Topel Caddesi No: 38 / B Bostanlı.Tel: (0232) 330 0013. Next to the known wednesday Bostanli market. Very good meat. Menu is presented on iPad
- Selera Roof: 6523 Sokak No:32/A Kat 6 Park Yaşam Ofisleri Mavişehir, Karşıyaka.Tel: (232) 336 7736
- Karşiaka Meze Evi: 1810 Sokak No:7/A, Bostanli. Tel: (0232) 336 6383. Very nice mezzes and Home made Food.
- Mustafa Usta: Ali Alp Böke Caddesi( 1777 Sokak ) No:87 / A Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 368 3868. Very small place, but nice home made Food
- Onur Lokantası: 2013 Sokak No: 13/B, Karşıyaka. Tel: (0232) 369 0626. Very nice Home made Food.
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Fish:
In Alsancak:
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In Karşıyaka/Bostanli:
- Mavra: Cemal Gürsel Caddesi No: 506 İnci Apt. Bostanlı. Tel: (0232) 330 8855. Nice Fish
- Deniz Kent: 2043 Sk. No:9 (EGE Park Karşısı), Mavişehir, Karşıyaka. Tel:(0232) 324 1020. Good Fish restaurant
In Other areas:
- Sipari: Haydar Aliyev Bulvari No: 4, Inciralti. Tel:(0232) 259 5958
- Tuzla Balık: Sasallı Merkez Mahallesi, Ahmet Piriştina Cd. No:26, Çiğli. Tel: (0232) 327 4299. very simple, but nice Fish restaurant very close to the Wildlife park
- Serkan & Hamza Midye: İncilaltı Mahallesi, Başak Sk. No:53, Balçova. Tel: (0535) 261 4039. Known for Midye, Fish and kokoreç
> To see the name of the Fishes available in Turkey, see at the end of this page
> To see the Fish restaurants in URLA, click HERE
We recommend: (click on the picture and it will direct you to them)
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International:
In Alsancak:
In Alsancak:
- Big Chef's: Atatürk Caddesi No:172 Kültür Mahallesi Konak, Tel: (0232) 421 5814
- BoHo lokal: Kültür Mahallesi, Şevket Özçelik Sk. 2 E. Tel: (0232) 463 8581. Nice, fresh, healthy
- Café Plaza Bomonti Brasserie: Dr. Mustafa Bey Caddesi No: 3A, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 421 3576. Very good food and also great ambiance for a drink after dinner. Live Music every Tuesday
- Delinin Sofrası: Atatürk Cad No 176/a. Kordon, Alsancak. Cell: (0553) 049 4949. Very nice comfort Food to hang out and to be seen. Delicious mezzes.
- Equinox: Gazi Osman Paşa Bulv No: 1. Inside the Swissotel. Tel: (0232) 414 0000.
- Kitchen Lab: Kültür Mahallesi, 1381. Sk. No:11/11A, Alsancak. Tel: (0532) 673 7053
- La Cigale: Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No:152, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 421 4780. In the gardens of the French culture center. World cuisine
- Les Quais: 1387 Sk. No:1/D, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 4062. Great ambience. In the summer months they only operate in Çesme
- Mengoli: Akdeniz Mah. Vali Kazım Dirik Cad. No: 34-44A, Alsancak,. Tel: (232) 446 4615. Great Burgers and Salads. They serve no alcohol.
- Midpoint: Şehit Nevres Bulvarı No: 1, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 402 0025. Behind the Swissôtel. They have also lots of tables outside
- Pizza Locale: 1390 Sokak No:5-B (Beyaz Lale Sokagi), Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 463 4560. Small and nice. Kids love their Nutella & M&Ms Pizza
- Pizzeria Venedik: 1382 Sokak No: 10A, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 422 1826. Very good Italian
- Red Dragon : 1379 Sok. Efes Işhanı No:57/A , Alsancak. Next to Hilton Hotel. A very good Chinese. Tel:(0232) 483 0079
- SushiCo: Şehit Nevres Bulvarı No:2/F, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 484 0070. Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes. Nice sushi
- YayaRaw: Kültür mah. 1383 Sok. No:7/A. Tel: (0544) 929 2729. Very small place where they sell Vegan & Raw Food and smoothy's.
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In the Konak Pier: The Konak Pier is a pier that was designed in 1890 by the famous French architect and engineer Gustave Eiffel (the same one who constructed the Eiffel tower in Paris). Today in the Konak Pier you will find a huge cinema "Cinemaximum", several Boutiques and Shops and many restaurants. It is very popular for a coffee, lunch or dinner as you sit next to the water side without the noise of the Street. Known restaurants there are: %100, Adabeyi Balık, Soirée, Dante by Sariket and North Pier's. |
In Karşıyaka/Bostanli/Bayraklı:
- Pia Cafe & Restaurant: Bostanlı Mahallesi 1799 Sok 10 C, Bostanli. Tel: (0232) 999 730. Very nice ambience. Try their Breakfast/Kahvalti.
- Tren: At the Bostanlı Ferry Station, 2nd floor. Tel: (0532) 111 8736. Known as Bar, but also open for breakfast and lunch
- Fratelli La Bufala: In the Mavibahçe AVM, Mavişehir. Tel: (0232) 502 2772. Italian restaurant
- BigChefs: Inside the Mavibahçe AVM, Mavişehir
- Crete: Folkart Towers, Adalet, Manas Blv. No:37, Bayraklı. Tel: (0232) 502 0022. Greek restaurant
- Naturla: Mansuroğlu Mah. Sakarya Cad. No: 79/D, Bayraklı. Tel: (0232) 502 0702. Aegean Food.
- Cafe La Vie: Bostanli Mah. Cemal Gursel Cad. No:407/A, Denizbostanlisi, Karşıyaka. Tel:(0232) 364 3506.
In Bornova:
- Kitchenette: They have one in the Agora Shopping Mall Tel: (0232) 279 1155 and in the Forum Bornova Mall, Tel: (0232) 339 4454
- Villa Levante: Erzene Mahalesi 80. Sokak No:25, Bornova. Tel: (0232) 343 1888. Beautiful setting, they also have a garden.
In Balçova/ Narlıdere:
- Peperino Pizza: Şehit Onur Akarsu Cad. 14 A, Narlıdere. Tel: (0232) 238 9093. New small Italian restaurant with great Pizzas! They are also the official distributors of Burrata, mozzarella and other Italian cheeses
- BigChefs: Inside the Agora avm.
- Tuval: Levent Marina. Haydar Aliyev Bulv. No: 4/5 Levent Marina, Balçova . Tel: (0532) 179 5556. Also known for their 'kahvaltis'- breakfast
In other areas:
- Isabey Bagevi: Golcukler Koyu Istasyon Mah. No:38 | Menderes Merkez, Menderes Cumaovasi, Menderes, (5 minutes drive from the airport) Tel: (0232) 782 4959. They are part of the Sevilen group, selling their wines and they have also nice meat. In summer times, you can eat in the courtyard under a big nice tree.
In Kemeralti area:
- Kemer6: 861 Sk. No:1. Tel:(0232) 445 2192. Next to the Kızlarağası Hanı, Kemeraltı. Very Nice Fish/Seafood restaurant
- Kısmet: 913 Sk. No:21/5 K. Demirhan, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 489 1814. Very nice Home-made Food. Inside a courtyard. Established in 1967
- Ayşa: Anafartlat Cd. No:228 Z15. Tel:(0232) 484 1525. Very nice Turkish cuisine, Home made Food. Located in the quiet courtyard Inside the Abacıoğlu Hanı.
- Bizim Lokanta: 902 Sokak No:24,Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 489 8947. Very nice Home-made Food. Known for its Fish Soup.
- Bizim Mutfak: 914 Sokak No:12. Tel:(0232) 484 9917. Inside the Mirkelam Hanı, Kemeraltı. Nice, simple Home-made Food
- Gül Kebap: Anafartlar Cad. No: 415, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 425 0126. In front of Has Deri. Very small and simple, but delicious Iskender Kebaps and Köfte.
- Tire Kebapçısı: Ikiçeşmelik Cad. 36/C, Kemeraltı. Tel: (0232) 483 7219. They are known for its Tire Köfte served in a copper plate
- Izmir Girit Lokantasi: 862 Sokak No:4/A. Tel: (0232) 445 1416. Next to the Kızlarağası Hanı. Home Food from Crete.
- Meşhur Hisarönü Şambali: 901. Sk. No:13/A Hisarönü, Konak. to eat the very famous pastry: "Şambalı Tatlısı"
- Hisarönü Tatlıcısı: 902 Sokak No:5, Hisarönü. They have very nice Baklava and more. You can also buy boxes for take-away or gifts. The owner Sakin speaks English.
- Adil Müftüoglu: 1369 Sok No:11, Çankaya. Tel: (0232) 483 3234. Very nice Home made Food, well known.
- Balik Pişircisi Ahmet Usta: 901 Sokak No:4, Kemeraltı. Tel; (0232 441 8485. If you like Sole on skewers, this is the place to go
- Dönertas- Kebab Salonu: Anafartlar Cad. No: 760. Basmane. Tel: (0232) 483 6131. Very simple but delicious Kebaps
- Öztat: Anafartlar Cad. No:735, Basmane. Tel: (0232) 484 9136. Small place known for its Lokma and other Turkish desserts
If you want to have the list of all best restaurants in town, have a look at: Izmir Gourmet Guide
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs: nice for a drink:
- Molly Malone's: Cumhuriyet Bulvarı /1444 Sok. No: 198, Alsancak and also in Cemal Gürsel Caddesi No: 109/A, Bostanlı. Irish Pub, nice Atmosphere.
- Varuna Gazgin (Cafe del Mundo- Izmir Lounge): 1469 Sk. (Bornova Sokak) No:17, Alsancak.Tel: (0232) 421 4507. Great Atmosphere. Open until 2am.
- Cafe del Mundo: Kibris Sehitleri Cad. No:13, Muzaffer Izgü Sok. Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 0584. Relax. Open until midnight.
- La Puerta: 1469 sokak no:69-71 Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 422 4457. Relax. Good for Beer lovers
- Eko Pub: Plevne Bulvarı 1, Alsancak. Tel: (0232) 421 4459
- 1888 Bar & Lounge: Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No: 248, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 463 1874
- Less Ordinary: Alsancak Mah./ 1469 Sk. No:1, Alsancak. Tel: (0535) 286 7475. Coffee and Cocktails. Wednesdays night live Jazz. Open until 1am.
- Tren: Gazi Kadınlar Sok. No:13 Alsancak (Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cad.) Cell: (0544) 463 8736. Bar & nightclub
- Café Plaza Bomonti Brasserie: Dr. Mustafa Bey Caddesi No: 3A, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 421 3576. Nice for dinner and also for a drink after dinner. Great atmosphere.
- WOB: 31st floor of the Hilton Hotel. Gaziosmanpas Bulvari, No:7. Great views! Live music Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Sky Bar: Top floor of the Swissotel. Gaziosmanpasa Bulvari No:1. very nice ambiance
- Club En Velo: Şair Eşref Bulvarı No: 92, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 463 2869
- Sardunya: Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cad./1482 Sk No:11, Alsancak. Tel:(0232) 464 4665. Live music
- Okuz; Gazi Kadınlar sok. No.1453/22 Alsancak, Tel: (0232) 465 0219
- House 44 Midnight: Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No:250, Alsancak.
Outside Izmir
In Güzelbahçe and Urla:
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- La Folie Brasserie: Mithatpaşa Caddesi No:174 Güzelbahçe. Tel:(0232) 234 3445. Next to the fish market.
- Denizkızı: Mithatpaşa Caddesi ,2.Liman No:176 Güzelbahçe. Tel: (0232) 234 6969. Nice Fish restaurant
- Ümit: Mithatpaşa Caddesi No:226/19 Güzelbahçe. Tel:(0232) 234 4414. Next to the fish market
- Yengeç: Iskele Mah. 2121 Sokak. No: 6 D:1. Iskele, Urla. Tel:(0232) 752 1152. In the old marina. Great seafood
- Sahil Restaurant: Iskele Mah. 2121 Sokak. No: 8. Iskele, Urla. Tel:(0232) 752 3362. On the old marina, very good fish and mezzos
- Akinin Yeri: Özbek Akkum (Liman Karsisi), Urla. Tel:(0232) 446 6574
- Beğendik Abi: Camiatik Mah. Tatarcamii Sk No:12, Urla. Tel: (0232) 754 2071. Very nice Home-made Turkish Food.
- Firin Vourla: Zafer Cad. No:72, Urla. Cell:(0533) 726 7106. Nice small cosy place where you feel at home.
- Urla Pier: İskele Mh., 2122. Sk., No:1. In Iskele, Urla, Tel: (0232) 752 2030. Seafood
- Seyhan Et: Yelaltı Mahallesi, Nur Dikmen Cad. No: 20, Urla. Known for its good meat. Very nice Beef and Lamb.
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