Bodrum Restaurant

Absolutely a hidden gem in Venice! Bodrum Restaurant is a must-visit if you’re in Venice. From the moment we arrived, everything was outstanding. We started with the Pistachio Bomb and the eggplant appetizer, and both were absolutely delicious—full of flavor and beautifully prepared. The wine selection was excellent, and we enjoyed a wonderful couple of glasses that paired perfectly with our meal. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and relaxing—an ideal place to enjoy a great dinner and conversation. And a special thank-you to Tansel, who truly made the evening exceptional. He was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and made excellent recommendations. His hospitality made us feel like we were dining with a friend rather than simply being customers. Great food, wonderful wine, beautiful atmosphere, and outstanding service. Bodrum is absolutely a hidden gem, and if you’re in Venice, this is a place you must try. We will definitely be back!

Bodrum Mediterranean Restaurant is truly a hidden gem—a little touch of Türkiye right here in Venice, Florida! We started with the falafel and babaganoush, and both were absolutely delicious. For our main course, we had the lamb chops and the lamb shish kebab, served with a fresh, flavorful salad and perfectly cooked rice. Every bite was authentic, fresh, and full of amazing flavor. We finished our meal with baklava and kadayif, and both desserts were the perfect ending to an incredible dinner. A special thank you to our friend, Tansel. He was so friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Even though it was our first visit, he made us feel like regulars and took wonderful care of us throughout the entire meal. If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean cuisine and warm hospitality, I highly recommend Bodrum. We can't wait to come back!

We had never been to Bodrum restaurant, my sister had given me the recommendation. So glad she did! They had a special for lunch and dinner called Savor Sarasota. Our wonderful server today was Tansel. We asked if we could have our mezzas first,so we could enjoy them. We did!!! We tried the hummus, dolmades, kisir (Turkish tabouli) & babaganoush. Served with warm, soft grilled pita yum 😋 All were outstanding❣️ Tansel let us enjoy them before we were served our lunch. My husband ordered the Adana pita wrap, which was char grilled lamb with spices in a pita with tomatos,onions,lettuce & tzatzika sauce & french fries. All served hot, he really enjoyed it! I had the gyro pita wrap, the gyro meat was so delicious, tender& flavorful, french fry came also. Best we've had since being in Greece!!! Delicious food, great service & large portions. We are having our leftovers for dinner tonight 😉