Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. Tavacı Recep Usta Alsancak

    Traditional Turkish

    Mezze arrives the moment you sit down, before you've glanced at the menu or asked for anything, which tells you most of what you need to know about this spacious, warmly lit traditional Turkish grill on Atatürk Caddesi. The kitchen leans hard on the charcoal and the oven, with spiced lamb shoulder and platters of mixed grilled meats doing the heavy lifting. Tea and complimentary baklava close things out. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

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