Izmir
Historic restaurants

Long-established restaurants and food businesses with a connection to the city’s culinary history.

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Şirincem Restaurant & Cafe01
Selçuk · Şirince

Şirincem Restaurant & Cafe

A restaurant and café in the village of Şirince, in the Selçuk district of İzmir. The menu is built around a village breakfast spread, Aegean mezes, grills and dishes from the chef's flaming pan.

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Village breakfast spread for the tableCourgette flowers stuffed with rice
Zeynel Ergin Gevrek Fırını02
Konak · Alsancak

Zeynel Ergin Gevrek Fırını

A bakery in Alsancak, Konak, making İzmir gevrek and boyoz. The list covers boyoz, açma, poğaça and breakfast items.

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Izmir pastry of Sephardic origin
Dostlar Fırını03
Konak · Alsancak

Dostlar Fırını

A bakery on Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi in Alsancak, İzmir, open since 1983, selling boyoz, the pastry associated with İzmir. The menu has plain, spinach and cheese boyoz, İzmir gevreği and baked eggs.

Since 1983
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Izmir pastry of Sephardic originBaked eggs
Zaim Usta Et Lokantası04
Bornova · Tuna

Zaim Usta Et Lokantası

A home-style restaurant in Tuna, Bornova, Izmir. Open since 1965. The price list covers meat dishes.

Since 1965
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Lamb shank on pounded wheatAnkara-style lamb and vegetable bake
Ali Paşa Dönercisi05
Konak · Kemeraltı

Ali Paşa Dönercisi

A döner restaurant in Kemeraltı, Konak, Izmir. Open since 1968. The price list covers portions döner.

Since 1968
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Sliced döner on bread with tomato sauce
Beyturan Lokanta06
Menderes · Oğlananası

Beyturan Lokanta

A home-style restaurant in Oğlananası, Menderes, Izmir. The price list covers main dishes, soups and desserts.

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Sliced meat on fried potato strips with yoghurtSlow-roasted lamb
Akın'ın Yeri Balık Restaurant07
Urla · Egemenlik

Akın'ın Yeri Balık Restaurant

A seafood restaurant in Egemenlik, Urla, Izmir. Open since 1970. Address, hours, directions and dishes to order are on this page.

Since 1970
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Meşhur Kuyum Pide Salonu08
Konak · Kemeraltı

Meşhur Kuyum Pide Salonu

A pide shop in İzmir’s Kemeraltı bazaar, open since 1960. The menu includes minced-meat, cheese and diced-meat pide, lahmacun and tahini pide.

Since 1960
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With minced meat and eggWith minced meat and kaşar cheese
Gül Kebap09
Konak · Yenigün

Gül Kebap

A döner restaurant in Yenigün, Konak, Izmir. Open since 1949. The price list covers soups and desserts.

Since 1949
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Meat roasted on a vertical spit and sliced
Meşhur Hisarönü Şambalicisi10
Konak · Konak

Meşhur Hisarönü Şambalicisi

A dessert shop in Konak, Izmir. Open since 1942. The price list covers milk puddings and ice cream.

Since 1942
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İzmir Deniz Restaurant11
Konak · Kültür

İzmir Deniz Restaurant

A seafood restaurant in Kültür, Konak, Izmir. Open since 1981. Address, hours, directions and dishes to order are on this page.

Since 1981
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Grilled octopusCrispy fried squid
Sevinç Pastanesi12
Konak · Alsancak

Sevinç Pastanesi

A dessert shop in Alsancak, Izmir. Open since 1957. Address, hours, directions and dishes to order are on this page.

Since 1957
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Pavlova
Meşhur Söğüşçü Celal ve Oğulları13
Konak · Güzelyurt

Meşhur Söğüşçü Celal ve Oğulları

An offal and soup restaurant in Güzelyurt, Izmir. Address, hours, directions and dishes to order are on this page.

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Tongue
Tarihi Asansör Restoran14
Konak · Turgut Reis

Tarihi Asansör Restoran

A breakfast restaurant in Turgut Reis, Konak, Izmir. The price list covers mezes, hot starters and breakfast extras.

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Grilled sea bassT-Bone
Topçu Restaurant15
Konak · Akdeniz

Topçu Restaurant

A kebab restaurant in Akdeniz, Konak, Izmir. The price list covers mezes, salads and hot starters.

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Thinly sliced pan-fried liver
Altın Kapı Döner Kebap16
Konak · Alsancak

Altın Kapı Döner Kebap

A döner restaurant in Alsancak, Konak, Izmir. Open since 1978. The price list covers kebabs, köfte and wraps.

Since 1978
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