Elbasan Tava
One of Kısmet’s signature dishes, known for its yoghurt-based topping and oven-baked finish.
Izmir · Kemeraltı + Agora Mall
Since 1967, the same rhythm, the same care.
Daily prepared Aegean, Balkan and traditional Turkish cuisine in a hidden historic courtyard in Kemeraltı.
Türkçe version available → TR
Our Story
A 60-year ritual that began in a historic courtyard.
Founded in 1967 by Hasan Çağan, Kısmet Lokantası continues the same tradition in Kemeraltı today. Seasonal Aegean produce, Balkan influences and the spirit of classic Turkish lokanta culture shape our kitchen every day.
A stone oven, early-morning preparation and the rhythm of lunch service are still at the center of what we do. The menu is never exactly the same each day; the kitchen follows the season and the counter.
1967Founded
3 generationsSame tradition
DailyFreshly prepared
The Daily Counter
30–40 dishes every day. The counter is rebuilt each morning.
At Kısmet, the menu cannot be reduced to a short list. Starting early in the morning, 30–40 different dishes are prepared every day — from meat dishes and olive oil dishes to Aegean herbs, oven dishes, soups, rice and desserts. The counter changes with the season, the produce and the cook’s hand; some dishes sell out and the next day make room for another classic.
30–40Daily çeşit
Every morningFreshly set counter
SeasonalAegean produce and herbs
Kuzu Dolma
A traditional Kısmet classic, prepared on selected days of the week.
Dana Güveç
A classic slow-cooked lokanta favourite.
Şevketi Bostan
Seasonal Aegean greens handled with classic lokanta expertise.
Enginar
An Aegean plate prepared with seasonal produce from Urla and its surroundings.
Çalkama
A simple yet distinctive flavour from the local culinary memory.
Weekly Specials
Each day has its own reason to visit.
WednesdayBeef cutlet
ThursdaySlow-cooked kavurma · lor dessert
FridayStuffed lamb · semolina halva
FridayrtesiUrla Kebab
Awards & Guides
The trace of years of care at the table.
Kısmet Lokantası’s culinary journey lives not only in the memory of regulars, but also in İzmir’s gastronomy guides and award programs. Awards collected over the years, consecutive recognitions and guide selections reflect the consistency of the same kitchen philosophy.
İzmir Gourmet Guide
Consecutive Awards
Gastronomy awards presented by İzmir Gourmet Guide across different years.
Special Recognition
Altın Tabak
One of the special recognitions earned after consecutive achievements.
Gastronomy Award
Altın Kaşık
One of the notable gastronomy awards Kısmet has received over the years.
İncili Gastronomy Guide
İncili Awards
Farklı yıllarda İncili Gastronomy Guide seçkilerinde yer alan Kısmet.
Archive
Kısmet in the Press
Newspaper articles, interviews, gastronomy guides and other publications about Kısmet will be archived here.
Kısmet’s Journey
More than a restaurant: a culinary story spread across different parts of İzmir.
Kısmet’s story is not limited to the main restaurant in Kemeraltı. Over the years, ventures from Urla to Gaziemir and from Mavişehir to Agora became different expressions of the same culinary experience at different scales.
1967
The beginning of the main restaurant in Kemeraltı with Hasan Çağan.
1990
The strengthening of the second generation’s professional kitchen and management era.
2012–2019
Urla
2018–2021
Gaziemir İZFAŞ
2019–2020
Hilltown Mavişehir
Agora
Kısmet’in bugün devam eden ikinci adresi olarak Agora Mall şubesi hizmet vermeyi sürdürüyor.
Bugün
With the main restaurant in Kemeraltı and the Agora branch, the daily 30–40 dish counter, seasonal produce and the culinary approach passed down through generations continue today.
Kısmet in Two Locations
Our roots in Kemeraltı, our second address at Agora.
Kısmet’s story began in Kemeraltı in 1967. Today, we continue the same kitchen culture at our location inside Agora Shopping Mall in İzmir.
1967 · Main Restaurant
Kemeraltı
913. Sokak No:5, Küçük Demir Han
Kemeraltı · Konak / Izmir
Pazartesi–Fridayrtesi · 11:00–16:00
Second Location
Agora Mall
Agora Alışveriş Merkezi
İzmir
You can also find Kısmet’s daily lokanta cuisine on the other side of the city.
Phone: +90 232 278 24 47
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