Salonika 1881: A Mediterranean Table in Kalkan Since 1881

Salonika 1881 sits in the heart of Kalkan old town, bringing Mediterranean cuisine together with tradition and freshness. So where does the name come from, and what does it bring to the table?

The story behind the name

Salonika is the old name of Thessaloniki, today the second-largest city in Greece. The year 1881 is a tribute to the birth year of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey, who was born there. The name also nods to the shared cultural heritage of the Mediterranean and the Aegean.

In the heart of the old town

On Süleyman Yılmaz Street, the restaurant sits within the historic fabric of the old town, among the sea breeze and the bougainvillea. View and atmosphere matter as much as the menu.

What is on the table?

• A selection of more than 20 fresh meze.
• Char-grilled seafood.
• Traditional Turkish dishes, casseroles and a rich rakı list.

Hospitality as tradition

At Salonika 1881 the aim is not simply a good meal, but an evening that slows down, is shared and remembered. Many of our guests return every holiday.

Join us at the table and experience a tradition carried on in Kalkan since 1881.