Side Ocakbasi

I came here after seeing a few positive reviews. Was in a beautiful outdoor setting near a roman ruin and we were seated next to a little wishing well type fountain, and what with that and some slightly trippy new age type music it all had a slight Lord of the rings type feel! Staff friendly enough without being pushy. Was quite pricey in comparison to other places although still cheap compared to the UK. Was not a vegan section to the menu so had to be informed as to what was suitable for me. Flatbread starter and salad bits were nice, flatbread nice and puffy although not very substantial. Was elated to find hummus on the menu (a rarity in Side! only to be disappointed to find it was prepared with butter???? I ordered the vegetable casserole for my main which to be honest seemed to be the same bog standard recipe found in other Side restaurants tinned type vegetables in a spicy sauce quite tasty but nothing special the only difference being was more expensive! However all in all was a nice place to dine, slightly posher then most of the usual places good for when you are a bit more dressed up rather then after spending the day at the beach like we were! Had a simple fruit desert and shared a bottle of wine plus water and I think if I remember correctly the meal came to about £12 to £15 each we went in September 18 when the lira was right down against the pound..so not bad value for a more upmarket type place.

The restaurant is very nice, it has a large terrace with a beautiful environment. the personal is really nice and attentive. the meze was very nice, all vegetarians with difference ocions. and the brot in the wooden box. but for me was the best of hummus, very smooth and tasty. for the main course I had the filled aubergine, it was really nice and it has more vegetarian decisions. I really recommend this restaurant.

We had an amazing evening and the food was so good. Meze with all sorts of vegan dishes! Are you in Side this is a must! The staff are so nice and inform you about what is vegan and not. Will definitely go here again. Could not celebrate my birthday in a better place

The location is changed and there is another menu. does not offer vegan on the menu and there is no hummus.

The restaurant is located on the ufer and is one of the few with not too loud and very beautiful music. a solid wine card and the menu provide a great evening. there are 3 dedicated vegetarian dishes (real vegetarian not normal without meat) that are very tasty. to start with many vegetarian or vegan. we loved our evening and would come back