Icmeler Online Holiday Forum & Reviews - Turkey

Me and my girlfriend visited Icmeler in June 2009 and are returning for our second visit in about 5 weeks time with my parents. We had wonderful meals last year at Ozzys, Selam, Wayside, Cupids, Lighthouse, Florida and Chef, with Selam and Wayside probably the best.

We're going to return to some of these places, but I am looking for recommendations for others. Are there any new places that have opened this year that are not to be missed, or any fantastic places that we may have missed last year?

We tend to like restaurants without entertainment where the emphasis is on great food and service.

Any suggestions?

Hi Steve,
Whatever you do or wherever you go - have a night at the LAL.
Its real Turkish cuisine but not over the top with prices.
you will get a pleasant invite in - no hassle - get told what all dishes consist of, even an invite into the kitchen if you wish.
comfortable spacious seating with live music you may or may not like - but its quiet(the music that is)
Its in the old village up from the jewellery shop on the main road left-hand side.
Makes a great change for a different night out.

We love to go and chill out at Nazar Cafe, we had some lovely evenings there a few weeks ago. The food was really good too.

had a few good meals while we were there, have to say cupids was the best (lamb shank melted in the mouth )

The Moonlight is a nice little place, Lal, Wayside are also good

Hi 3bellsmcfc,
Just a reminder to you that the Moonlight Restaurant did not reopen this year.

Definitely try the Lal - sounds as if it's exactly the kind of place you would love. Fantastic food, authentic Ottoman setting, live Turkish musician - we loved it.

You should try the Su Sezi, its where Mario's used to be along behind Deniz Kapisi, lovely food and really friendly staff, great English breakfast too

Thanks John V. Sad to hear the Moonlight has closed.

Romance Palace by a country mile.

Hi geordiemafia

Could you possibly give me directions to Lal - from ATM's would be good please. Is it far to walk, only one of our party has a dodgy knee?
Thanks

To get to the Lal, walk up to the road where the Tansas, 3Bells, etc are. You will see the Azra jewellers, and you want to head up the road beside it - you'll pass the Romance Palace on the right hand side, and the Lal is just a bit further up on the left. It's not that far and a fairly easy walk - and will be well worth the visit, believe me.

Thanks Blondie.

We love typical Turkish cuisine, and have never tried Lal.....really looking forward to going there.

You must try the Love Star in the old village, you really won't be disappointed. They have a really extensive menu and really good prices. It's just up from Ozzys by the traffic lights. Agree that Lal is excellent too.

Many thanks for your suggestions. Some sound like exactly what we're after

bad news about the moonlight i must say,had a couple of nice breakfasts there and a descent scan in the evening too but where one falls another will rise up and on the 6th of august we shall find out.Last year had great food at numerous including waterfall,wayside and lai to mention a few,my final nights meal i was just to knackered and rough to enjoy...............so we are Tokmak bound on the 6th...bring it on

forgot to mention at Lai the wine we got wasnt up to much so may have to spend a little more to get a descent one,we didnt choose the cheepest either but the numerous reds we had at the waterfall were quality.

If you want fantastic food and service and no entertainment, just lovely hospitality you should try Broadway.

Its a new restuarant this year located on the corner of the canal opposite the love boat. Its run by Hussain who used to work at Romance.

I can honestly say the food is fantastic. My fiance is Turkish and he was so impressed he went to thank the chef after our first meal there and then continiously told friends and other restuarants how fantastic it was. Hence the fact he practically bullied us all to go there nearly every other night for the whole two weeks.

All I can say is that I am glad they dont charge you if you are over weight at Dalaman like they do you case!!!

Can someone direct me to Cafe Rose from Wayside/De ja vu area, please?

Hi 3bellsmufc
Take a look at this link.http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8& ... 8e86a260a2 It is a straight road from Deja vu towards Cafe rose, passing Wembley bar and Love star.
When you get to the dry canal, cross to the other side, turn left then first right, look for signs tied to fences, then you will find Cafe Rose
Steve