How a Largo Kitchen Became a Local Obsession
In late 2023, Chef T. Turgut Dogantekin opened on West Bay Drive with one conviction: real Turkish and Mediterranean cooking, made entirely from scratch, heals your whole day.
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Chef Dogantekin and Food Therapy
Chef Turgut Dogantekin came to Largo with centuries of Turkish culinary tradition and a philosophy he calls "food therapy" — the belief that a meal cooked with intention can change how you feel.
From Scratch, Every Single Day
Bread arrives warm and sesame-sprinkled alongside a house-made dipping sauce of olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. The hummus, baklava, ezme, and dough — all handcrafted here before every service.
A Table Built for Sharing
Turkish food is meant to be passed around and ordered twice. Start with the cold appetizer platter — hummus, eggplant, dolmas, tabbouleh — and let it unfold.
Over 1,300 Google Reviews and Counting
Since opening, Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine has earned 4.8 stars across 1,300+ reviews and been called a hidden gem by local press. First-timers leave already planning their next visit.
What to Expect at Your Table
Come hungry: the flaming cheese draws eyes from across the room, the Adana kebab makes you slow down, and the house-made baklava is the kind of dessert that makes you close your eyes.
