First impressions are important and Ala Otel's rustic Mediterranean décor and tranquil courtyard…read morerestaurant beckoned us in as we searched for a tasty spot for breakfast. The staff were friendly and their traditional breakfast had some pleasant surprises in the form of some delicious jams I hadn't seen somewhere else in Turkey thus far: preserved green figs, and a sweetened jam made from mildly spicy red peppers. Delicious!

Great hotel to stay in, in Alacati, Izmir, Turkey, breakfast is included with the stay, I've only…read morehad their breakfast to far, it's a home-made style breakfast with a decent variety of food served, I like the breakfast a lot, though it's not very ambitious, this place is better viewed as a boutique hotel to stay in than as a restaurant. I highly recommend it as a hotel to stay in, in this area!

Good variety of mezes / tapas. Fresh salad which they have added the seasoning which I like. But…read moregrilled calamari came with too spicy for my liking but devoured by my husband so we are okay. I like seafood with minimum spice. All good. A bit on the pricey side.

Uzum or "grape" in English is a charming cafe and wine bar in the enigmatic sleepy village of…read moreSirince that is seemingly overrun with an army of tourists daily. Uzum is a nice place to take a break and relax after sight seeing and shopping. The atmosphere is refined but relaxing. The front porch offers a view of a well kept garden and the streets of Sirince just beyond. The inside lounges are richly decorated in eclectic fashion with interesting authentic arts and crafts that are local and international. There is an upper level lounge with comfortable table seating as well as sofas in the lounge area. Soft music sets a romantic and relaxing mood inside Uzum. From upstairs you can get a great view of the village on 3 sides. Sadly, I'm not a connoisseur of either of their specialties, local wines and coffee but I am told by those who know that they are very good. I did very much enjoy their other offerings and service. They serve a variety of Turkish appetizers known as "meze" or "tapas" in the Latin world. I enjoyed flash fried mild peppers served with a garlic yogurt sauce drizzled over the peppers, fresh fruit, Feta cheese, assorted hard cheeses, eggplant dip, crushed walnut dip, and fresh bread. I also experienced an amazing warm moist chocolate cake that was topped with an amazingly thin slice of ice cream that seemingly fit perfectly over the cake square edges and all. Their menu is very much seasonal and very enticing. While serving local wines is one of their specialties they do have a full bar serving a variety of common as well as Uzum's original cocktails. Uzum is owner operated and the service is extremely attentive and welcoming. This is a must stop for those visiting Sirince.

Beautiful spot in the center of Alacati. Must try. Staff is very nice and do their best for their…read morecustomers. Desserts are wonderful.

Really love the cafe in the center of the Alacati markets. The food is so incredibly fresh and…read moredelicious with staff that are helpful and on top of it. The ambiance is also wonderful as you can sit inside or out and have a view over the square watching people walk through the markets or play. We came for an afternoon drink then again for dinner because it was such a great spot. Kids played in the square with other kids they met there while we enjoyed the most delightful salad of greens, avocado, orange, strawberry walnut and feta. The flat white coffee was very nicely done and chocolate cake right on the mark with a dark chocolate flavor that's not overly sweet.

Excellent restaurant and for the price was an amazing experience. If you can afford a nice evening…read moreout while in the Alaçatı go here. The staff was very accommodating even with my unruly 3 year old not wanting to cooperate. We sat outside on the balcony overlooking a beautiful garden and pool (presumably part of the Alvya Hotel which the restaurant is part of). After dinner, we were greeted by the owner and the chef and he thanked us for visiting. I thanked him for a great dinner and he was even nice enough to take my son on a quick tour of the kitchen ;) when we return to Izmir again, we will definitely go back. Teşekküller Mitu staff. ;)

One of the trendy cafeteria/bars in Alacati in Cesme. It's always full of people during the high…read moreseason regrdless of the day or night. During the day it's mostly a cafeteria where you can have a Turkish coffee, tea, lemonade, soft drinks etc. At night it becomes a bar with full alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Being right at the center of the street you can also do lots of "people watch". Enjoy it.