Fodor's Expert Review Lal Girit Mutfağı
$$$$
Cunda Island (Ali Bey Adasi)
Turkish
Fodor's Choice
There’s no grilled fish on the menu at this cozy, family-run restaurant—indeed, there’s no menu, and most of the time only one entrée is available: lamb cooked with thyme. But chef and owner Emine Elik serves some of Cunda's most delicious and inventive mezes, with options changing daily but always featuring selections for both vegetarians and seafood eaters. Seating is in a small dining room adjacent to the open kitchen or on the sidewalk and patio in warm weather.
Quick Facts
Ayvalık Cad. 20
Cunda,
Balikesir
10400,
Turkey
266-327–2834
Known For:
- Girit lokumu (thick slices of eggplant topped with charred, caramelized walnuts)
- Friendly and engaging owner
- Comfortable, homey atmosphere
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No lunch July and Aug., Reservations essential