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    Ayla by Aret Sahakyan, Restaurant in Bodrum
    Restaurant
    Gault & Millau 2026

    Ayla by Aret Sahakyan

    Bodrum

    Restaurant in Bodrum, Turkey

    The Read

    Price

    $100–150per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Ayla by Aret Sahakyan is worth considering for a lower-friction Bodrum dinner when atmosphere and ease matter more than a clearly signposted tasting-menu or awards proposition. Cross-shop Maçakızı if you want a more defined luxury dining signal; choose Ayla when you prefer a flexible resort-dining option.

    About Ayla by Aret Sahakyan

    Ayla by Aret Sahakyan is a Bodrum venue with a smart casual dress code.

    The smart way to approach it is as a flexible Bodrum option rather than a reservation built around specific assumptions.

    Use it as a Bodrum option with limited detail

    Ayla by Aret Sahakyan may be worth considering if you are already planning time in Bodrum and want to compare it with other dining choices. Other options to compare include Maçakızı, CafeMed, Lena, Saafran, and Seavore.

    If the goal is to map the wider local scene, pair this with a look at the Bodrum restaurants guide. For a broader trip plan, the companion guides to Bodrum hotels, Bodrum bars, Bodrum wineries, and Bodrum experiences are more useful than treating one stop as the whole itinerary.

    Venue detailsLocal Sourcing
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextBodrum, Turkey

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 8 pm–12 am · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    Maçakızı Hotel, Kesire Mevkii, Narçiçeği Sokak, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye
    Website
    aylamacakizi.com
    Phone
    +90 252 311 24 20
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Refined and quietly luxurious, set within lush hotel gardens overlooking the Turquoise Coast, with an intimate, invitation-only feel and a focus on slow, elegant gastronomic experiences rooted in Bodrum memories.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantIntimateScenic

    Best For

    Date NightCelebrationSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    WaterfrontGardenPrivate Dining

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingSustainable SeafoodFarm to Table

    View

    GardenWaterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Formal
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Intimate
    Kitchen
    Seasonal
    Menu Format
    Tasting menu, A la carte, Set menu
    Drinks Focus
    Wine, Cocktails
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Pescatarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
    Private Dining
    Available
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2023
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Maçakızı Hotel, Kesire Mevkii, Narçiçeği Sokak, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    8 pm–12 am
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    8 pm–12 am
    Thursday
    8 pm–12 am
    Friday
    8 pm–12 am
    Saturday
    8 pm–12 am
    Sunday
    8 pm–12 am

    Location

    Maçakızı Hotel, Kesire Mevkii, Narçiçeği Sokak, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye · Directions

    +90 252 311 24 20

    aylamacakizi.com

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Maçakızı, Modern Cuisine, ₺₺₺₺
    • CafeMed, Notable alternative
    • Lena, Notable alternative
    • Saafran, Notable alternative
    • Seavore, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Bodrum

    Maçakızı is the clearer splurge choice in this group: it carries a Modern Cuisine label and ₺₺₺₺ price tier, so it suits diners who want a more legible luxury-restaurant decision. Ayla by Aret Sahakyan is the easier, less formal-feeling pick when the night should stay flexible and the room matters as much as the kitchen.

    CafeMed, Lena, Saafran, and Seavore are better cross-shops if the main question is availability, mood, or a backup table rather than a defined luxury spend. With fewer public signals attached to those listings, treat them as practical alternatives rather than like-for-like culinary benchmarks.

    For value for money, Maçakızı asks the clearest premium; Ayla by Aret Sahakyan is the safer call when a group wants resort polish without making the dinner the entire point of the evening. If booking difficulty is the deciding factor, start with Ayla or one of the less-defined peers before aiming at Maçakızı.

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    Ayla by Aret Sahakyan Bodrum and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    Ayla by Aret SahakyanBodrum
    Gault & Millau Türkiye 2026 - 3 Toques
    MaçakızıBodrumModern Cuisine₺₺₺₺No published awards
    CafeMedBodrumNo published awards
    LenaBodrum
    Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants · #6
    SaafranBodrumNo published awards
    SeavoreBodrumNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Ayla by Aret Sahakyan?

    The dress code is smart casual. Choose polished, comfortable clothing that fits a smart-casual Bodrum outing.

    Does Ayla by Aret Sahakyan handle dietary restrictions?

    Flag any restrictions directly with the venue before visiting.