Kuşadası Restaurants

  1. 1-A Grand Restaurant

    Set in a square just off Bar St, this lovely place is a whole world away from it. Tables are set in a garden-courtyard under old fig and orange trees and the place is so mellow and laid-back that even the dogs are asleep, curled up on the benches. There's a daily happy hour from to . The food (both European and Turkish) has a good reputation and it claims to do the best steaks in town. There's also free internet access to customers.

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  2. Avlu

    Hidden in the old town amid a maze of streets, this lokanta is well worth seeking out. It offers first-class home cooking in a clean and cheerful environment at unbeatable prices. A long-standing local fave, in recent times it's been discovered by the more daring cruise-ship tourists too; if you don't want to queue at lunchtime, come either earlier or later.

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  3. Café & Café

    Café & Café is a great, lively spot for a sundowner.

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  4. Cimino

    A place to meet-and-eat locally, this mellow bistro-cum-café serves good cappuccino and mainly Italian-style fare. It's opposite the seafront and plays good jazz music.

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  5. Kazim Usta Restaurant

    Opposite the tourist office, this restaurant is now considered the top fish restaurant in town, though it's not cheap. The sumptuous fish soup is a speciality. If you want a table on the waterfront, reserve at least a day in advance.

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  6. Mezgit Restaurant

    A new, family-run place, it's already established itself locally as a great place for fresh fish at fair prices - it's half the price of the port. Daily prices are chalked up on the board.

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  7. Nur Pastanesi Baklavaci

    Brand new and family-run, this patisserie is a fabulous place for home-made pastries and puds at a quarter of the price of town. There's also good ice cream. Try the exquisite baklava.

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  8. Özsüt

    Also new, this well-known İzmiri chain has the usual delicious selection of traditional Turkish puds served up in smart surrounds, as well as great coffee and ice cream. Try the wonderful aşure (Noah's pudding) or tavuk göğsü kazandibi (burnt chicken breast pudding!).

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  9. Villa Yacht

    Villa Yacht is a good, new place if you fancy trying a nargileh .

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