About Us
Where Serenity and Flavor Meet
There is a sense of timelessness in every dish—a timelessness that carries the breeze of an olive grove, the coolness of a cobblestone street, and the humble phrases of an old recipe book…
Çi Neo Cucina draws inspiration from the simplest yet most profound flavors of the Mediterranean and Anatolia. We value the natural essence of our ingredients, the warmth of the table, and the serene joy of sharing. Each of our recipes carries a trace of the seasons, the sea, the earth, and human stories.
We are not a restaurant; we wanted to be the very embodiment of gathering around a table woven with the voices of nature and tradition.
That’s why Çi Neo Cucina is more than just a place to eat; every bite offers a timeless sense of friendship, and every sip brings a gentle Mediterranean breeze.
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Let's Meet the Chef
Simge Manacıoğlu
After graduating from the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Yeditepe University, Simge Manacıoğlu entered the corporate world. Although she earned her MBA during this time, she never felt like she truly belonged in that world.
At the age of 30, he set out to turn his dream of opening a winery—a dream he’d nurtured since his first trip to Kaş in 2003—into reality with the support of his wife and mother. His interest in gastronomy took a professional turn in 2014 with his training at the EKS Culinary Academy, which he completed as the top student in his class.
In 2016, she moved to Kaş and began working as a chef at Sumanu Winery, where she further honed her culinary skills. In 2018, he co-founded the restaurant Mezeteryan with his wife, Tolga Manacıoğlu, making history in Turkey by including lionfish on the menu and raising awareness about sustainability. For four years, she collaborated with major organizations such as UNDP, WWF, and the Mediterranean Conservation Society.
As of 2024, she continues to share her creative and sustainable approach to gastronomy through Çi Neo Cucina, which she named after her daughter Çağıl İda, who brings joy and inspiration to her life.
Our Vision
In the gastronomy of the future, we aim to create a culinary language that is free from noise—one that is meaningful, sustainable, and moving.
Çi Neo Cucina’s vision is to share with the world a culinary philosophy that spans from the local to the universal—one that does not imitate nature but is in harmony with it.
Our greatest dream is to evolve over time from simply being a restaurant into a philosophy, a way of life.
Our Team
