I tried Gözlemicim during a recent stay in Izmir; it was a a nice lunch spot after a morning of…read moretouring around the old bazaar area. For the uninitiated, they specialize in the flatbread dishes that are a bit like Italian Stromboli with Turkish flair. There is a fellow in the storefront making the bread fresh and you can choose from a dizzying array of toppings (more like stuffings?) to bake into your gozeleme. Service was great and the server patiently explained the menu and our options. I ordered mine with a mix of meats and cheeses and it was delicious and very filling! In hindsight my friend and I could have probably split one and been very satisfied. Based on the write-ups and clippings posted on the wall this place seems to be an institution in Izmir and I can see why. If you are in the old town area and want to sample some true Turkish fare, I highly recommend Gözlemicim.

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!

This is the perfect place to meet up to visit with friends for a bar hang kind of experience…read more Sirena has all of your standard bar food, mezze, and a selection of various mains. To drink they have Efes, Bomonti, Miller, raki, and red and white wines. I had the plate of fried things, which were so good we had to order another side of potato wedges - really crispy! We also ordered the bonfile sote. The meat was so tender and along the edge of the plate, there were MORE potato wedges. I tried the white wine, which was good. A really fun place. My only complaint was that it was so smoky...not the business' fault - just keep it in mind should you have asthma, allergies, etc.

Good food and friendly locals. This is a great place to relax after leaving the office. I will…read moredefinitely be back the next time I am in Izmir. Thank you, Sirena, for your hospitality.