Hi,
I just want to post a quick review of the Lemon Tree Restaurant from our holiday in
Icmeler in 2007.
I have to say that this was an amazing find, the restaurant is slightly set back out of the main town area but only by a 2 minute walk. We were walking past the restaurant one night, and were approached by Kemal advertising his restaurant. We were quite used to being approached in Icmeler by now and had all the excuses ready at hand! However, after taking notice of the restaurant and inspecting the menu we could see that it looked really nice and the service looked excellent so we promised to eat there the next night.
We were greeted back to the restaurant by Kemal who obviously has a photographic memory as he could remember all our names. He walked us to our table and all his many highly trained waitors came to greet us and seat us. We were immediately given menus, water, lovely bread and dips and offered further drinks. The service was second to none, the best we had experienced in Icmeler. Chef Billy and his kitchen staff made a wonderful job of our food, it was excellent. Waitors we're always on hand just when needed and we're fast, efficient and professional. The pricing wasn't expensive and was brilliant value. After our meal we had a chat with Kemal and Mehmet, and played some Pool.
We went back during the daytime for some Iced Apple Tea and had a great couple of hours talking with Kemal, Mehmet and his staff and they kept us well entertained with games and jokes.
After a great first night there we went back several times during the rest of our stay as our plans permitted and each night was equally excellent, it helped make for a really brilliant holiday. We highly reccomend that if you are going to Icmeler this year you should call in for a meal one night, we are sure you'll enjoy it!
We might have to miss out on a holiday this year, but the next time we go to Icmeler we will be sure to visit Kemal, Mehmet and the Lemon Tree Restaurant again, provided they are still there!
By Angela, Steve, Paul and John!
England