Isola Manzara Gardens

"When you take a seat on the terrace overlooking the beautiful Bodrum Castle, you will feel like you are on an island. For the time of a meal, you are cut off from the rest of the world here, your only task being to enjoy delicious southern Italian cuisine. Parmigiana di melanzane, creamy risotto ai gamberi, sea bass with tomato and capers: the menu features all the classics brimming with those familiar flavours that will transport you to the heart of Italy." - Michelin Inspector

Türkiye: Cuisines Around the World in Bodrum, Isola Manzara, Zuma, Hakkasan

"Blending Italian culinary classics with Bodrum’s coastal bounty, this Italian restaurant stands out for carpaccio, risotto, and pastas alongside sea-inspired plates like grilled lobster, king prawns, and octopus, all shaped by Italian chef Francesco Bagnato and Turkish chefs Ziyat Aktepe and Kemal Erol. The menu shows an elegant exchange of geographies—bottarga and sun-dried tomatoes from Italy meet Turkish olive oil from Ayvalık—while Bodrum’s famous “satsuma” tangerines brighten the cheesecake and the Bodrum salad features local herbs. A large terrace frames a captivating view and the turquoise-toned interior evokes summer and the sea, making it as much a place for an evening cocktail or chilled white wine as for dinner; the wine list spans Italian, Turkish, and French bottles, with prosecco and champagne. We definitely recommend trying the cocktails: led by bar manager Mehmet Metin and bar chef Can Güzel, you’ll discover signature cocktails, various Negronis, and surprising combinations. It serves every day of the week, nine months a year, starting from 6:00 p.m." - The MICHELIN Guide