CIGALE

La Cigale

Izmir, Turkey

Follow the winding mountain road away from the coast and to La Cigale, an atmospheric dining room set amid 60 acres of woodland. The bucolic setting – all striking views across the peninsula to the ocean, lakes and a sea of pine trees – is reason enough to visit. On the food front, a provenance-forward approach is given to Mediterranean plates such as mountain mushroom risotto, slow-cooked smoked lamb ribs and elevated home-style salads. Ingredients are organic, with fresh veg coming from next door and meats courtesy of one of İzmir’s top butchers. An architectural gem of a cellar filled with boutique Urla wines completes it.

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Location

Ahmet Besim Uyal Cd. No:255, Yenice mah, Izmir, Izmir, 35430 Urla/İzmir