Verdict for the best pizza in Izmir...is in Urla. It's out…read moreof the way, but worth the drive. The owner IS Italian. The pizza they make are all thin crust. Delicious. Want some bacon on your pizza? They have it here. As a matter of fact, they have a good amount of 'domuz' aka pork on the menu!

If you find yourself on the western coast of Turkey in the lovely city of Izmir and, somehow wish…read moreyou could have some Italian food, don't despair. You won't have to fly to Italy to satisfy your hunger. All you have to do is visit Mezzaluna. The food is outstanding and it'll make you believe that you're at a pizzeria on a hot Roman afternoon. The ambience is great, right on the Ægean, the service is good, the prices are high but it's worth every cent. Book it ahead of time, try to get a patio seat if you're there spring or summer.

All those stars are just for location. Service is fast but rude. Literally! Menu is rich n…read morecolorful, one can find different tastes at once. However, I ordered salad with goat cheese n salary but the dish was full of cherry tomatoes and that cheese... I don't think it was goat cheese. They claim so! Taste was average. I have had much better. My partner ordered noodles but there came a pasta! Over cooked. Well, the thing is I kept my expectations too high hearing all the recommendations. Again, all those stars are just for its location.

Food has no favour and is very bad. We did not enjoy it at all and would not recommend it. Nothing…read morewe had was good. Two of our pasta dishes were undercooked. This is worse than fast food/chain Italian food in North America. Don't bother going if you have ever tasted proper Italian food. You will be disappointed especially given the price.

Super delicious Italian restaurant! The pizza is very original flavor of Italy which amazed me. The…read moregrilled chicken and pasta are astonishing as well. Waiters are professional, with passion but not bothering at all. Sit outside with heater is comfortable to enjoy the street view. Crowded with people, proves a great place it is!

Best place we found on Ladies Beach. Really friendly and helpful staff. Very nice food. Good value…read moremezze. Great shrimp casserole. Relaxed service with style. And did I mention friendly? Recommended!

Having the Chef personally oversee the fantastic daily creations here at Peperino makes this my…read morego-to place in Izmir. Always fresh, well prepared and presented, it's a bit of Italy & heaven right in Narlidere Izmir. Wonderful Italian bakery products for any time of day, you will be happy to sit down and try anything off the menu. Stylishly decorated and very comfortable, it's a gem here in Izmir. Grazi!