Brian Drinkwater
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Popped in initially after reading all the rave reviews. Got to the top of the stairs to be confronted by a small dining area (full!) to my left, and what was clearly the kitchen to my right. A couple who were just paying, offered their view of the place. "Best place in Kalkan by far. If there's just two of you, book the balcony"
Managed to get the ear of the waiter (son of owner, as it turned out) and enquired as to when it would be available. Watched apprehensively as he turned the pages, finally finding a free spot on our final evening! Convinced it was meant to be, booked it for 7:00pm and descended the stairs to break the good news to my partner Janet, who was still being badgered by the owner of the restaurant opposite. We suddenly realised that the Small House is probably the only restaurant in the Old Town that doesn't have someone outside trying to drag tourists in, and clearly relies on reputation and word of mouth.
Our final evening came all too quickly. We turned up about fifteen minutes early and were welcomed by the owner who ushered us through to be seated at the table on the small balcony. Let's just say two people ideal, four would be a squeeze. Let's also state that the food was brilliant, the service faultless, with the son at one point introducing the cook (his proud mum) to us. Having already had a starter and main, we managed to make room for a complementary dessert. Seemed the only way to finish was to order a Raki each. Check out my photo for the way it was served. Probably a good thing that we hadn't known just what a brilliant aperitif this is, otherwise we'd have spent a small fortune on it during our two weeks in this magical resort.
However long your stay here, make the Small House an absolute must visit.
