EAT & DRINK
We harvest 80% of the local and seasonal products we use in our kitchen from Casa Lavanda's 2,000 square meter biodynamic agricultural garden; and what else we procure from Şile’s farmers, pickers and local growers, we turn into a unique gastronomical experience for you.
Our award winning restaurant’s plates, designed by Chef Emre Şen, each have a story to tell, accompanied by an extensive wine list.
We carry our Chef’s ‘Farm to Table’ concept into our signature cocktails and bar menu at Lavanta Lounge Bar.
We invite you to enjoy the sunset at Lavanta Lounge Bar, overlooking the forest with the comforting crackle of the fireplace in the background.
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RESTAURANT
Taste the love in every bite of Chef Emre’s award-winning dishes. Every mouthful of our menus represents the care and commitment that went into it. We grow over 80% of the produce we use in our 2,000-square-metre biodynamic farm, which produces its own compost and nutrients – largely from our kitchen waste – in addition to relying on wholly organic methods.
We source the rest of our produce seasonally from local farmers, foragers, and friends: wild mushrooms from Ulupelit; seafood selected by Mr. Yavuz from Derya Balık; award-winning olive oils from Edremit; corn flour milled in a traditional water mill in Kalealtı; custom-made artisan cheeses that we mature in our own kitchens, and duck and quail eggs from Şile Operacı Farm among much more deliciousness. From cosy meals to corporate catering, our passion is clear for all to taste.
LAVANTA LOUNGE BAR
Overlooking the garden of Casa Lavanda with a fireplace in the middle, at Lavanta Lounge Bar our signature cocktails made with fresh and seasonal farm products as well as classics with our own twists are served.
OUR CHEF
Following the graduation from the Italian High School, Emre Şen went on to study architecture in Italy. Giving heed to the voice of his own mind and emotions, Şen inclined to gastronomy and was educated on Professional Cookery and Pastry at the Culinary Arts Academy. Then, he worked with Chef Mehmet Gürs at Mikla in Italy, and with Michelin-Starred Chef Maurilio Garola at Treiso in Italy. Emre Şen, who worked alongside Mehmet Gürs at Mikla Restaurant and Michelin-starred Chef Maurilio Garola in Alba/Italy, adds his passion and joy to every plate he serves at Casa Lavanda.
Culinary Garden
Species, such as thyme, lime thyme, melissa, bee balm, rosemary, sage tea, tarragon, sweet basil, basil, chive grown in our organic farm, are decorating your plates as a separate touch, and as a separate flavor in every season.
CATERING SERVICE
Through our superior catering services, we make you experience the Casa Lavanda quality everywhere, regardless of your event or organization. We bring delicious meals to your tables; we promise you to host your guests in the best way possible by our experienced team. All you have to do is to enjoy the day through our catering team that provides service on a wide spectrum from corporate events to wedding organizations.
