Vino Locale
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(Michelin Guide)
15,5/20 (Gault Millau)[1]| Vino Locale | |
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 Interactive map of Vino Locale | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2018 |
| Owner(s) | Ozan and Seray Kumbasar |
| Food type | Modern Aegean / Italian-inspired fusion |
| Rating | (Michelin Guide) 15,5/20 (Gault Millau)[1] |
| Location | İzmir, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 38°16′51.2″N 26°44′48.1″E / 38.280889°N 26.746694°E |
| Website | urlavinolocale |
Vino Locale is a restaurant in Urla, Turkey, established in 2018 by chef Ozan Kumbasar and sommelier Seray Kumbasar. It is recognized as the first chef-led restaurant in the Urla region.[2]
In the 2026 Michelin Guide, it was elevated to two Michelin stars and a Michelin Green Star, becoming the first restaurant in İzmir to achieve this rating.[3] The restaurant is also recognized by the Gault & Millau Turkey guide, where it holds "3 Toques" status.
The restaurant's culinary philosophy, led by Chef Ozan Kumbasar, is a "farm-to-table" fusion that incorporates international techniques—drawn from his professional experience in Italy and several Asian countries, including Thailand.[4]
The menu changes monthly to reflect the extreme seasonality of the Aegean Region, featuring local specialties such as artichokes or regional okra varieties. While the foundation of the dishes is often Italian-inspired, they frequently feature modern twists and spices influenced by the chef's international background. The restaurant is housed in a restored stone building with a traditional courtyard. Seray Kumbasar, serving as the sommelier, curates a wine list that focuses exclusively on local producers from the Urla Wine Route.[5]
