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Celebrating the traditional Italian trattoria

Ayva Restaurant offers Yalฤฑkavak a slice of authenticity with a distinctive dining experience amidst the glitz and glamour of its prestigious marina.

With the cool vibe that inhabits the atmosphere of Ayva Restaurant, there is the smile everyone carries from their first bite of antipasti, to their last spoon of creamy, homemade ‘gelato’. With every dish devoted to celebrating the passion of cooking, the love of sharing and the romance of a night out with friends and family, this slice of Italy on the Bodrum peninsula perfectly captures the soul of an Italian grandmother.

The wine collection which is offered is just as exciting as the food which is prepared, as it is well thought out, boasting bottles from almost every region of Italy, making it intriguing even to the more savvy connoisseurs.

The young brigade of talented chefs, all share a desire for establishing a dialogue with their diners via a unique culinary experience, with homemade pastas, classic antipasti, stunning main courses, and a daily array of fish, fresh from the market, making up a combination of classic dishes, regional specialties, and tasty street food.

If the food, the wine, and the view are not enough to entice you to try this restaurant, then it will have to be the atmosphere, which has Ayva feeling uniquely Italian and makes this part of the peninsula feel like Italy!