Turquoise Coast
On the north side of the river, modish San Simon is the coolest place in town serving pizza and Turkish dishes on a wonderful terrace. There's a loungey…
Must-see restaurants in Türkiye
Göreme
If it feels as though you're dining in a family home, it's because you are. Talented chef Mustafa (aka Topdeck) and his gracious clan have transformed an…
Mardin
The Cercis occupies a traditional Syriac Christian home with two finely decorated rooms and a terrace with stunning views. Mekbuss (aubergine pickles with…
Alanya
Three generations of the friendly Öz family run this restaurant, uphill from the harbour. There are never less than 10 mezes on at once – perhaps girit…
Safranbolu
Safranbolu has cute cafes dishing up regional cuisine aplenty, but Atış is our favourite for its solid home-style cooking. Dig into traditional dishes of…
Mardin
Translating to 'Mardin's Eye', this multi-level cafe, teahouse and restaurant has knock-'em-dead views over the Mesopotamian plains and is always busy…
Central Anatolia
This poshed-up pide (Turkish-style pizza) and kebap restaurant, complete with exposed-brick walls and modern chandelier lighting, does food as good as its…
Konya
Konya's king of etli ekmek (the local version of pide), Bolu is tiny, basic and always crammed. There's no menu; just order etli ekmek, with a jug of…
Central Anatolia
With its blue-and-white decor, Chef Un's has a vibe more Turkish Med than Anatolian heartland. And you know the mantı (Turkish ravioli) has got to be good…
Eastern Mediterranean
Popular with Antakya's glitterati and the expense-account brigade, the 'Courtyard' is more about being seen and seeing than about food, though the meze …
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
With its nose poking into the surf from Kumluk Plajı, this chilled hang-out with mismatched furniture serves a decent cappuccino and dishes from a full…
Turquoise Coast
A delightful little cafe that consists of a tiny air-conditioned room and a slim terrace. A lot of care and attention goes into preparing the meals (try…
Bodrum Peninsula
Just off the shoreline, this moderately-priced place does everything on the menu (kebaps, burgers, salads, pides and pasta) well. Village breakfast costs…
Beyoğlu
A chilled-out spot befitting of its name, Mellow serves up some surprisingly innovative and very tasty food with Mediterranean influences, including a…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Owner/chef Erhan Şeker is rightly proud of his hybrid restaurant, hotel and cookery school overlooking the Bay of Edremit, and he loves to introduce…
Kars
Widely reckoned Kars' top restaurant, Kaz Evi specialises, as the name suggests, in goose (kaz): fried in chunks on rice (₺40), as sautéed foie gras (₺50)…
Istanbul
This elegant restaurant next to the Kariye Museum (Chora Church) serves Ottoman dishes devised for the palace kitchens at Topkapı, Edirne and Dolmabahçe…
Alanya
This Turkish-Dutch operation occupies possibly the most handsome of Damlataş Caddesi's remaining Ottoman houses. It's beautifully restored inside, while…
Istanbul
Located next to the Historia shopping mall, this huge Syrian restaurant has a devoted following and is known for its mezes, metre-long kebaps and tuzda…
Trabzon
Take the stairway down beside the Aya Sofya garden gate to find this casually fashion-conscious cafe, popular with a young-professional crowd. It has…
Black Sea Coast
Olive is Ordu's top waterside spot, whether you're sipping a macchiato, snacking on fast food or drooling over a New York-style dry-aged steak. The…
Beyoğlu
Photographs of a luminously beautiful Sofia Loren adorn the walls of Beyoğlu's best Italian-style pizzeria. Bases are Naples-style thick and toppings…
Trabzon
This special restaurant serves French-inspired lunches (beef Bourguignon, cassoulet, ratatouille), adding Italian and Ottoman recipes after 6pm. The…
Bodrum Town
With a lovely courtyard setting, this refined Spanish restaurant down a cobbled side street is perfect for tapas, excellent paella (₺120 to ₺180 for two)…
Bursa
Swerve off Uzun Çarşı Caddesi into the Fidanhan, built by Sultan Mehmet I's Grand Vizier Mahmut Paşa. This tree-shaded han (caravanserai) is a tranquil…
Çeşme
Relocated to a shaded garden location off Çeşme's pedestrian shopping street, this friendly balık pişiricisi (fish eatery) is Çeşme's foodie hot spot. It…
İzmir
Serving tasty dishes harking from Diyarbakır in the country's southeast, this is a popular venue for celebratory and family dinners, and is also known for…
Fethiye
Established in 1935, this inviting, always busy little eatery allows you to experience the buzz of the Fish Market without purchasing from the fishmongers…
İzmir
Şambali are made by baking almond-studded semolina, yoghurt and sugar, then dousing the cake with sweet syrup. This famous şambalicisi, which opened in…
Eastern Mediterranean
Reputed to serve some of the eastern Mediterranean's freshest fish, this upmarket destination restaurant with a lovely seafront terrace is around 5km…
Nişantaşi, Bomonti & Harbiye
If you decide to spend a day or half-day shopping in Nişantaşı, consider taking a break and eating at Hünkar, one of the city's best lokantas (eateries…
Thrace & Marmara
Gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) are made to order by the co-owner's mum at this relaxed garden cafe in Tepeköy. Recycled furniture adds a hipster tinge to…
Eastern Mediterranean
Just what you want from a classic lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food) and kebap salonu: friendly owners, bang-on renditions of lahmacun (Arabic-style…
Beyoğlu
This cosy Caucasus kitchen serves up delicious, hearty Georgian favourites: fist-sized khinkali dumplings, divinely gooey khachapuri (cheese-filled bread)…
Eastern Mediterranean
Our favourite place for a nibble and a sip is this rabbit warren of a creaky old house just down from St Paul's well. The 20-odd dishes on offer include…
Kalkan
This restaurant is among the finest seafood experiences in Kalkan, with a fine harbour-facing streetside terrace and also rooftop dining for dishes like…
Ayvalık
Framed by an overflowing grape arbour, Taman Meyhane's slim laneway space is a perfect spot to while away a few hours enjoying the fixed menu of 15…
Kaş
Also known as 'Mama's Kitchen', this place has green tables in a terraced garden high above the harbour. The 'mama' in question is Sabo, whose daughters…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Very popular at the time of writing, it's definitely worth booking ahead for this spot specialising in seafood meze-style shared plates. Highlights are…
Antalya
Çay, coffee, milkshakes and juices are served with ribbon-wrapped shortbread at this eclectic Dutch-Turkish cafe, where vintage furniture spills into the…
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