AUBERGINE- NICE SURPRISE!!

[Winnie]

Hi,

We have just returned from a week in Kalkan, wanting to get back already! It is interesting to see peoples thoughts on the different restaurants and in particular the different varying points of view on Aubergine. Seems very much an either ''love it or hate it'' type of place. We didn''t go to Aubergine this time for an evening meal as its a little to formal for us, we prefer to just chill out somewhere a little more relaxed. However we did have a meal there at lunch time and it was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere in the daytime is totally different, very relaxed and it was great to sit and watch the world go by. The food was also quite Turkish and reasonably priced (not sure if this is a new menu?). They had dishes such as doner kebabs, meatballs/chicken in wraps etc for under 10 lira as well as crepes, burgers, schnitzel etc. You would pay this much at many of the cheaper restaurants and not get the fab view or the perfect ''people watching'' spot. It really was no more expensive than anywhere else we ate and was so chilled, such a nice way to spend the afternoon, we could have sat there for hours. Just wanted to share my opinion. I know that Aubergine is seen as an expensive and formal restaurant, maybe somewhere you would save for your last night, but really we have a totally new opinion and view of the place. We had our two children with us and the kiddies menu was also fab. I think those that are put off by Aubergine and its reputation should definitely give lunch a go...was scrummy! Will definitely be returning for lunch and a beer when we return later in the year.

Winnie

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[Blackpool]

Nice write up. Your experiences mirror my own. Off season it is a most pleasant experience, day or night. No better place to be on Earth

Peak season evenings can be a whole different planet, however, but thats true of many of the better restaurants in Kalkan.

[Mrs Enjoy Kalkan]

That sounds lovely. We have had some nice meals there and I especially like it out of season. We have also been for lunch and you''re right the atmosphere is different. Oh to be there now 

[Irene]

Hi All

Can I first of all start by saying how much I enjoy your posts - in fact I am addicted, and I dont mind admitting it!!

Our experience of Aubergine has always been positive, last year I emailed them and asked for a quiet romantic table for our 27th Anniversary, needless to say when we got there everything had been organised and we had a wonderful evening - topped off by a lovely cake which they had organised themselves - it was a really lovely gesture - can you imagine the same thing happening in our country, without it being added to the bill?!!  The staff cannot do enough for you and the food is something you cannot experience in the UK - I have almost given up eating out here, totally fed up with being ripped off.

We have also been at busy times, and indeed the experience is different, but still excellent, just slightly more crowded.    I cant wait to visit again this year, my dear brother and sister-in-law have asked me to join them for a week - I am now couting the days - almost like a child before Christmas!

Best wishes to all

[Roxie]

Hi All,
Did''nt eat there this trip this May! Tried other places! Said Hello on the way past. Free coffee and a chat with Musse! What a way to spend New Years Eve!!
Rx

[alshepuk]

We have never here as I agree the place seems just too stuffy.  Will certainly give it a try when we visit in just over 4 weeks.  I am just counting the days to we go for our 2nd visit.