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.

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!

Amazing food; high quality, traditional flavors! Tables are outside on a cobble style streets, they…read moreare covered but not exactly stable, heads up.

The best manisa Kebap I have ever eaten. I bet you'll find a place just as good or even better in…read moremanisa but in izmir it's the right place to be. They prepare the meal that hits the spot. Every person (local or tourist) should go here. Get a table outside or inside. Inside a little small but spring or summer under the tree it's a beautiful spot to be. The waiters are like doctors. Literally... You're illness is hunger and they give you the medication you need (a feast)! The tea at end is the final blow which puts you to sleep :) Just writing about this I want to go now. Afiyet olsun!

Karışık sandviç Çok lezzetli! Apparently this place is…read morepretty old. They moved from the corner of the hospital to the other corner across the street. I was kinda worried when I didn't see it in the old location. But turning to the left I found it ;) Basically it's beef bologna with cheese melted over it on a burger bun. Top with a healthy (ha) dose of ketchup & mayo. Omg. Don't forget the Turkish style pickles. We Americans call this sandwich the "Heart Attack" sandwich. I don't care. I LOVE it. It's one of the few "foods of Izmir" that I always have to eat ;) Sevi seviyorum İzmir!