Sakız Alsancak Restaurant
Waterfront Rakı Meze Rembetiko
Sakız Alsancak
Alsancak
$$$
Aegean-Cretan seafood meyhane on the Pasaport waterfront since 1989
İzmir
Best Fine Dining Restaurants in İzmir
İzmir's finest tables deliver multi-course tasting menus, curated wine lists and polished service. Our selection gathers the city's standout fine dining rooms, chosen for cooking, consistency and the quality of the experience.
12
Curated venues
$$$ - $$$$
Price range
Alsancak, Urla (Kuşçular), Alsancak / Kordon
Top neighborhoods
Best Fine Dining Restaurants in İzmir: The best options include Sakız Alsancak in Alsancak, Deniz Restaurant in Alsancak / Kordon, Tavacı Recep Usta in Alsancak. We've curated 12 venues across İzmir's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sakız Alsancak | Alsancak | $$$ |
| Deniz Restaurant | Alsancak / Kordon | $$$$ |
| Tavacı Recep Usta | Alsancak | $$$ |
| Lokal Alsancak | Alsancak | $$$ |
| Gandi'nin Yeri | Bornova | $$$ |
| Scappi | Konak (Alsancak) | $$$$ |
| Montiano | Konak (Çınarlı) | $$$ |
| Vino Locale | Urla (Kuşçular) | $$$$ |
| OD Urla | Urla (Rüstem) | $$$$ |
| Teruar Urla | Urla (Kuşçular) | $$$$ |
Top 12 Picks
Deniz Restaurant Restaurant
Kordon seafront White Tablecloth Classic
Deniz Restaurant
Alsancak / Kordon
$$$$
Kordon fish institution beneath İzmir Palas since 1981
Tavacı Recep Usta Restaurant
Bib Gourmand Charcoal grill Family
Tavacı Recep Usta
Alsancak
$$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand Anatolian grill on Atatürk Caddesi
Lokal Alsancak Restaurant
Neighbourhood bistro Intimate Side Street
Lokal Alsancak
Alsancak
$$$
Tucked-away bistro on a quiet Alsancak side street
Gandi'nin Yeri Restaurant
1966 institution Rakı Meze Old Bornova
Gandi'nin Yeri
Bornova
$$$
Bornova meyhane institution since 1966
Scappi Restaurant
Italian Chef Driven Skyline View
Scappi
Konak (Alsancak)
$$$$
Chef-driven Italian on the ninth floor of the Swissôtel
Montiano Restaurant
Italian Skyline View Polished
Montiano
Konak (Çınarlı)
$$$
Levantine-Italian dining in the Mistral tower
Vino Locale Restaurant
Two Star Green Star Wine Pairing
Vino Locale
Urla (Kuşçular)
$$$$
İzmir's first two-star table, among Urla's vines
OD Urla Restaurant
One Star Green Star Wood Fire
OD Urla
Urla (Rüstem)
$$$$
Osman Sezener's open-fire farm-to-table within an olive grove
Teruar Urla Restaurant
One Star Green Star Terroir
Teruar Urla
Urla (Kuşçular)
$$$$
Terroir-driven Aegean cooking and rooms in Kuşçular village
Hiç Lokanta Restaurant
Green Star Bib Gourmand Forest To Fork
Hiç Lokanta
Urla (town centre)
$$$
Forest-to-fork 'New Urla cuisine' in the old town
Fokai Balık Restaurant Restaurant
Seafood Meyhane Harbour
Fokai Balık Restaurant
Foça (Eski Foça)
$$$
Eski Foça's harbourside fish house since 1984
By Neighborhood
3
Alsancak
2
Urla (Kuşçular)
1
Alsancak / Kordon
1
Bornova
1
Konak (Alsancak)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Sakız Alsancak in Alsancak. Aegean-Cretan seafood meyhane on the Pasaport waterfront since 1989
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 12 venues across 5 İzmir neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Alsancak.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $$ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $$ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Alsancak (3), Urla (Kuşçular) (2), Alsancak / Kordon (1), Bornova (1), Konak (Alsancak) (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Sakız Alsancak can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.