Dede at the Customs House Baltimore

Chef Ahmet Dede’s Turkish heritage underpins his beautifully composed and exquisite cuisine. Skillful, judicious spicing hits all the right notes so never comes close to overpowering the fine local ingredients; purity and balance are never at the expense of flavour. The whole brigade of nine in the kitchen are all from Turkey, and Ahmet’s personality imbues every creative yet authentic dish. The room is always alive with atmosphere and contentment, with service coming from charming co-owner Maria and her delightful team.