Gourmet Flavours

2026

Republic of Türkiye

Izmir

The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

TablesSalt, Rakı and the Sea: How Izmir Eats the Aegean

Markets

  1. MarketsMarkets, Wetlands and Village Theatre Beyond Izmir's CentreMarkets and local food culture around Izmir
  2. MarketsWalking Izmir's Kordon Before the City WakesDawn walk with fish auction and breakfast in Izmir

Tables

  1. TablesSalt, Rakı and the Sea: How Izmir Eats the AegeanComprehensive Izmir seafood and raki dining guide
  2. TablesThe Weekend West of Izmir in Çeşme and AlaçatıMichelin kitchens and seafood day trips near Izmir
  3. TablesThe Longest Breakfast: Inside Izmir's Serpme Kahvaltı RitualDetailed guide to Izmir's serpme kahvaltı breakfast

Coffee & sweet

  1. Coffee & sweetIzmir's Boyoz Trail: Where the City Breakfasts FirstFocused food trail on Izmir's boyoz bakeries

Where to sleep in Izmir: the Izmir hotel directory

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