Gula Urla
Seafood restaurant · Urla ·
Creative seafood, inventive dishes, strong cocktails, garden setting
Creative seafood, inventive dishes, strong cocktails, garden setting
"Set in a spacious garden, this is where Chef Batuhan Düğenci serves creative, innovative seafood backed by a strong cocktail menu. You may want to start the evening with a cocktail and watch the sunset, or enjoy a glass of chilled white wine beneath the olive trees to the sound of cicadas—regional bottles from the Urla Wine Route are an excellent match. Don’t miss the starters, where the chef’s inventive touch can make it hard to choose. The garden is perfect for a group to chat and sample different flavors, yet couples and solo diners are equally at ease thanks to a warm, welcoming team whose thoughtful recommendations and genuine hospitality make you feel right at home. A seasonal tasting menu helps solo diners experience the signatures, while couples can opt for the two-person From the Sea selection featuring both cured and fresh seafood. The bounty of the land completes the table—think the Aegean’s rich vegetarian cuisine from red okra to stuffed squash blossoms—and stuffed squid with Aegean herbs shows how seafood finds its fullest expression when paired with vegetables and herbs. For leisurely meals, long summer dinners, and simply unwinding, it’s the right choice." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Set in a spacious garden, I found Gula Urla to be a relaxed, creative spot where Chef Batuhan Düğenci presents inventive dishes and thoughtful, innovative seafood options paired with a strong cocktail list—it’s an ideal place to start an evening with a cocktail, watch the sunset and enjoy regional wines from the nearby Urla Wine Route. Starters are a standout and the garden works well for groups or more intimate meals; the warm, welcoming team offers genuine hospitality and helpful recommendations. Chef Düğenci’s seasonal tasting menu makes it easy to experience signature dishes even when dining alone, while the two-person ‘From the Sea’ selection offers a mix of cured and fresh seafood. The menu also celebrates the Aegean’s rich vegetarian side—from red okra to stuffed squash blossoms—and dishes like stuffed squid with Aegean herbs show how seafood and local vegetables and herbs come together, making Gula Urla perfect for leisurely summer dinners and unwinding." - The MICHELIN Guide
Selin B.
Nihan
Batu A.
Dominic T.
Okan U.
anne R.
Valentina S.
Linh H
