Bella Vita Ristorante — Restaurant in Kaş

I recently visited a charming small restaurant with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea and harbor in Kaş. During my stay in Turkey, I tried several restaurants, often leaving disappointed. However, this place was a delightful exception. I dined here four times, each visit surprising me positively. I even drove from Kalkan to Kaş every evening just to eat here.

The ambiance by the harbor is stunning, offering fantastic views of the sea and harbor. The food is cooked with love, and it shows in every dish. I sampled several items: the garlic bread as an appetizer was bursting with garlic flavor, fresh dill, delicious cheese, and perfectly baked dough. The pizza here is outstanding – even better than any I've had in Italy, with perfect taste and exceptional quality. The salmon fillet was beautifully cooked and tasted heavenly, though I would have appreciated a bit more garnish on the plate.

I also tried several pasta dishes, including Pappardelle alla Mushroom, Pappardelle with salmon, and Spinach Ravioli. Each sauce was incredibly flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection, al dente – it couldn't be better. The Panna Cotta for dessert was a dream, rounding off each meal perfectly.

The staff is very friendly and professional. The restaurant often gets crowded, but it is definitely worth the wait. For me, this is the best place to satisfy hunger. I highly recommend it! If I could, I would give 100 stars instead of the possible 5 on Google.

Ich besuchte ein charmantes kleines Restaurant mit einer wunderschönen Terrasse mit Blick auf das Meer und den Hafen in Kaş. Während meines Aufenthalts in der Türkei habe ich mehrere Restaurants ausprobiert und war oft enttäuscht. Doch dieser Ort war eine erfreuliche Ausnahme. Ich habe hier viermal gegessen und wurde jedes Mal positiv überrascht. Ich bin sogar jeden Abend extra von Kalkan nach Kaş gefahren, um hier zu essen.

Das Ambiente am Hafen ist atemberaubend, mit fantastischem Ausblick auf das Meer und den Hafen. Das Essen wird mit Liebe zubereitet, was man in jedem Gericht schmeckt. Ich habe mehrere Gerichte probiert: Das Knoblauchbrot als Vorspeise war intensiv im Geschmack, mit frischem Dill, leckerem Käse und perfekt gebackenem Teig. Die Pizza hier ist hervorragend – sogar besser als jede, die ich in Italien gegessen habe, mit perfektem Geschmack und außergewöhnlicher Qualität. Das Lachsfilet war wunderbar gebraten und geschmacklich ein Traum, obwohl ich ein wenig mehr Beilage auf dem Teller vermisst habe.

Ich habe auch mehrere Pastagerichte probiert, darunter Pappardelle alla Mushroom, Pappardelle mit Lachs und Spinat-Ravioli. Jede Soße war unglaublich geschmacksintensiv und die Nudeln waren perfekt al dente – besser kann man es nicht machen. Das Panna Cotta als Nachtisch war ebenfalls ein Traum und rundete jede Mahlzeit perfekt ab.

Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und professionell. Das Restaurant ist oft voll, aber das Warten lohnt sich definitiv. Für mich die beste Anlaufmöglichkeit, wenn man Hunger hat. Eine klare Empfehlung! Wenn ich könnte, würde ich 100 Sterne statt der möglichen 5 auf...

Finaly an Italian that lives up to the expectation. Great location on the central square of Kaş in front of the harbor. Located on the first floor so great views included. Started of with bruschetta and kalamar tava... bruschetta is to die for, when tasting with closed eyes you can easely think you're on a terrace somwhere on then Amalfi coast. Kalamar on point, great little dip came with it. Mains we had to do pasta, so the misses whent for a Bolognaise and I took the pasta fruttidi mare. Marinara sauce could use a touch up, but in all a great dinner. At about 320 tl with a couple of wines by the glass, a very correct deal!

Tip for the owners; try to import a great spumante or a red Lambrusco it would enhance the Italian vibe you've got going on

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Really really disappointed 🤯 we ordered mixed pizza and pizza with shrimps... those shrimps were so tasteless, I assume they are simple shrimps which are sold frozen in markets.. and cooked at home... that “pizza” (which I can’t even call it this name) was super dry from outside and very soft and wet in the middle :(( taste is awful, not like pizza but smth like cheap fake :(( Oversalty, and as I understood they use cheap ingredients for that. The guys near our table ordered “pasta”, which was JUST BOILED macaroni, with a bit of spices, nothing more... how can this place pretends to be “Italian cuisine”... I have no idea.. it would be better if they start to make normal Turkish food there. Waste of...