Incir Fethiye. We finally made it there and it definitely didn’t disappoint!
A few years ago, Incir (meaning Fig) opened its doors in the village of Kayaköy and we were immediately excited by it.
A restaurant serving up traditional dishes with a modern twist and using only the finest seasonal produce.
Perfect! A concept after our own hearts.
And we kept meaning to go. And we never made it.
Incir Fethiye
And then in the spring of 2023, the guys decided to relocate and move to Fethiye centre.
A magnificent setting on the roof of Casa Margot Hotel – a hotel that sits on the cliff face high above the bay of Fethiye.
Not only did we now have freshly made seasonal dishes to tempt us; we now also had panoramic views as a backdrop.
Final Throes Of Summer
It was late summer when we decided we could muster up the energy to walk up the hill to Incir – slightly cooler temperatures.
We’d seen on their Instagram account that it was the final week of the summer menu.
The following week, the autumn menu would be released.
Great!
We could visit on this day and then our next visit, we would have different seasonal treats to tempt us.
After choosing an outside table in the shade, we took in the views before browsing the menu.
Slow Food
Incir Fethiye is all about slow food – they’re part of the international Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance.
That means they only use local ingredients from carefully selected producers.
Producers who prefer not to use chemicals and pesticides.
And their mission is to protect and reinterpret the traditional recipes of Anatolian cuisine.
For that reason, when you go to Incir Fethiye, you’re not going to be handed a huge menu with countless pages to leaf through.
No, just a few select seasonal dishes – but on that day, we were still spoilt for choice.
There was nothing we didn’t want.
Decisions
In the end, we narrowed it down to four separate dishes to share between us.
Whilst we waited for our dishes to be served, the waiter brought us olives and sourdough bread.
Olive oil and tangy nar ekşisi cloaked the olives.
I made a point not to demolish the bread like I usually do – one of our chosen dishes was prawns in chilli garlic butter.
It would be remiss not to have bread on the table for that!
And then our dishes started to arrive.
The waiter had asked us if we’d like a bit of a gap between some dishes so that our hot servings weren’t going cold.
This is our favourite way to eat.
Leisurely dining. And the feeling of savouring each shared dish.
The portions are generous at Incir Fethiye.
Leaving some of the bread for later was a good idea.
A bowl of stuffed courgette flowers arrived, coated in a light, crisp batter. Barry’s choice.
In the centre was a lightly spiced cheese filling. Delicate; not heavy.
And then my choice. Fava puree made with rakı!
Perhaps the most silky fava we’ve ever had.
As a result of the rakı? We don’t know.
But the hints of aniseed flavour really lifted what can sometimes be a bland meze plate if not made with care.
The blooming red onion it was served with was lightly roasted, bringing out the sweetness.
Those flavours and the crisp crunch of the onion were a perfect compliment to the velvety rakı fava.
Two dishes down. Both of which had us talking – they’d been memorable for all the right reasons.
After a short gap our waiter asked us if we were ready for our next two courses.
And then the butter garlic prawns arrived.
You can see why we kept some of the bread to one side to enjoy this dish!
Pure indulgence!
And last but not least; not for everyone, we know, but we adore liver.
The yaprak ciğer (thinly sliced liver) at Incir was served with its traditional accompaniment of thinly sliced red onion and parsley.
We have so many friends in the UK who say they don’t like liver. And then change their minds when they come to Turkey.
Our yaprak ciğer dish at Incir would have been one of those dishes to convince friends that liver is always worth ordering when you see it on the menu.
Incir Fethiye – Seasonal Menu
Since our visit to Incir, the seasons have changed.
And so has the menu.
Whilst a handful of dishes remain the same, there are now also lots of new dishes for us to sample.
So we’re now looking forward to enjoying some of Incir’s autumnal offerings along with the views over Fethiye and the marina.
There are so many places to eat and drink in Fethiye and around.
Incir is now right up there for somewhere to go when we want to enjoy something a little bit different for a special occasion.
If you’re looking for burgers, pizzas and chips (sometimes, we are), Incir is not the place for you.
If you’re looking for a seasonal selection of high-quality Anatolian dishes made with local ingredients, then don’t miss it.
We love what they do.
Incir Fethiye – Useful Information
- Incir Fethiye is on the roof terrace of Casa Margot Hotel on Abdi İpek Caddesi (see map below).
- The building has lift access.
- We shared four dishes between us. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable for the quality of dishes served.
- Local wines are served as well as cocktails and a selection of beers. Hot drinks and soft drinks are also available.
- Incir Fethiye has a breakfast menu (served til 2pm) and a dinner menu (served from 2pm onwards).
- Their current menus can be viewed on their website.
- For an idea of some of the other dishes they serve, you can also follow them on Instagram.
- The roof terrace of Incir is covered so they can now open year round.
Sarah
Thursday 26th of October 2023
Just wanted to say thank you so much for highlighting this restaurant! We are planning another trip to Fethiye next year and I am always on the hunt for authentic Turkish food which we adore, I fully intend to make a note of this place and to visit, just had a peak at the menu online and it looks amazing!
Turkey's For Life
Friday 27th of October 2023
Hi Sarah, thanks a lot for your comment. :) We haven't met anyone who hasn't enjoyed their experience at Incir Fethiye so we hope you like it, too. :)