Çi Neo Cucina
Natural ingredients, a timeless culinary language.
Between “Old” and “New” Kaş, a table inspired by the Mediterranean and Anatolia.
Where Tranquillity Meets Flavour
There is a timelessness to every plate: one that carries the breeze of an olive grove, the coolness of a stone-paved street and the humble lines of an old recipe notebook…
Çi Neo Cucina draws inspiration from the simplest yet deepest flavours of the Mediterranean and Anatolia. We cherish the natural character of our ingredients, the warmth of the table and the serene joy of sharing. Each of our recipes carries a trace of the seasons, the sea, the land and people’s stories.
Simge Manacıoğlu
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Chef’s Table
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For a Chef’s Table, bespoke menus and private events, please contact our team.
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Meet the Chef
After graduating in Political Science and International Relations from Yeditepe University, Simge Manacıoğlu began a corporate career. Although she completed an MBA along the way, she never felt she truly belonged in that world.
At 30, with the support of her husband and her mother, she set out to make real a dream she had cherished since her first trip to Kaş in 2003: a wine house of her own. Her interest in gastronomy took a professional turn in 2014, when she trained at EKS Mutfak Akademisi and finished top of her class.
In 2016 she moved to Kaş and became chef at Sumanu Şarap Evi, deepening her culinary skills. In 2018 she and her husband Tolga Manacıoğlu opened their restaurant, Mezeteryan, where she became the first in Turkey to put lionfish on the menu, raising awareness of sustainability. Over four years she collaborated with leading organisations such as UNDP, WWF and Akdeniz Koruma.
Since 2024 she has continued to share her creative, sustainable approach to gastronomy through Çi Neo Cucina, named after her daughter Çağıl İda, who brought joy and inspiration into her life.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Çi Neo Cucina?
- Çi Neo Cucina is a restaurant in Kaş led by Chef Simge Manacıoğlu, serving Mediterranean and Anatolian cuisine. Its culinary language centres on natural ingredients, seasonality and sustainability.
- Who is Chef Simge Manacıoğlu?
- Simge Manacıoğlu is a gastronomy professional and Yeditepe University Political Science graduate who has worked as a chef in Kaş since 2016. She trained at EKS Mutfak Akademisi, finishing top of her class, and founded the restaurant Mezeteryan in 2018.
- What is the restaurant’s vision?
- Çi Neo Cucina’s vision is to share with the world a culinary philosophy that reaches from the local to the universal: one that does not imitate nature, but lives in harmony with it. A gastronomic language that is meaningful and moving, far from the noise.
- Do you offer special experiences?
- Yes, Chef’s Table evenings and special events are arranged on request. Please contact us for bespoke menus and private group events.
- How do I make a reservation?
- To make a reservation, fill in the reservation form on our website or reach us via the contact page. Simply let us know the number of guests, the date and the time.
Contact & Location
Contact
- Phone
- +90 544 687 05 28
Location
Kaş, Antalya. Andifli Mah., Uğur Mumcu Cad. No:23, 07580 Kaş/Antalya
- Monday – Saturday17:00 – 02:00
Reservations
- · Reservation hours are from 18:00 to 22:00.
- · Reservations must be made at least 2 hours in advance.
- · Please contact us for groups of 6 or more.
- · We are closed on Sundays; we open for special occasions, so please call us.
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