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The restaurant sits on a side street in 16 Eylül, and its family-run feel carries through to the food. Fresh fish and seafood do most of the work here: the kitchen keeps the cooking straightforward, using the grill and restrained Mediterranean flavours rather than heavy sauces or elaborate presentation.

Start with a few mezze, then choose according to what looks best that day. MICHELIN specifically highlights the freshness of the seafood and dishes such as grilled prawns, while recent diners regularly praise the calamari, octopus and grilled fish. It works equally well for a late lunch after the beach or a relaxed dinner in town. Reservations are handled directly by the restaurant, so calling ahead is sensible on busy summer evenings.