What's on offer here? THE MARE | Cafe and Restaurant is one of the food addresses in Büyükçekmece. What size are we talking? Restaurants in Büyükçekmece run anywhere from a single counter to a full dining room — no way to tell from outside. Need a reservation? Depends entirely on the place and the day; a quick call before you go never hurts. What kind of food? Ask when you get there — menus vary more than the storefront lets on.