Western Anatolia
One of the seafood joints along Mudanya's waterfront, Meral rates ahead of its neighbours because of the friendly family owners. Order a plate of grilled…
Must-see restaurants in Türkiye
İzmir
In the Kestane Pazarı (Chestnut Market) section of Kemeraltı, this simple place has been serving tender and tasty Macedonian/Albanian–style köfte with…
Çanakkale
Head to this hang-out near the Trojan Horse for a hamburger, fajitas or pizza. Louder as the night gets older, the music is indie and Western rather than…
Sultanahmet
Specialities from Konya in Central Anatolia are the draw at this bustling place just off the much-loved Hocapașa Sokak food strip. Regulars come for the…
Bodrum Peninsula
Visually this place is simply stunning, with whitewashed shabby-chic tables placed right by the water's edge (and even in the shallows), and lots of arty…
Kadıköy
Generally acknowledged as one of the city's best fish restaurants, Cibalikapı has two branches: one on the Golden Horn and the other here in Moda. Super…
Istanbul
Turks take family, football and food seriously. And when it comes to food, few dishes are sampled and assessed as widely as the humble döner kebap. Ask…
Thrace & Marmara
Every visitor to Gökçeada makes their way to the island's most popular cafe at some stage, lured by its most famous creation, the efi badem. A sugar…
Çanakkale
The outdoor terrace of this extremely friendly place on the northern stretch of the kordon is always packed with locals, so you should book ahead to…
Bodrum Peninsula
This tasteful restaurant packs far more of a local flavour than most tourist-geared places in Bitez. There's a lovely courtyard setting for summer evening…
Ankara
The capital's classiest Italian restaurant covers the pasta (all homemade), seafood and steak bases but trust us, you're here for the pizza. Mezzaluna's…
Ayvalık
With a great selection of traditional Turkish pastries and cakes, this friendly patisserie on the main street makes a terrific mid-morning or -afternoon…
Dalyan
Kordon is renowned for fish and seafood and has a riverside garden with a commanding position near where the excursion boats moor. Dishes are priced high …
Alaçatı
This long-running alternative to traditional Turkish fare recently moved into new and very swish digs within the Alavya hotel compound. Chef-owner Melih…
Edirne
This bright, modern and very friendly joint is perhaps the best place in town to try a porsyon (portion) of tava ciğer (thinly sliced calf's liver deep…
Safranbolu
With outdoor seating on the square above and in the alleyway, plus cubby-hole dining inside, Çızgi has snagged prime territory. Order the rum mantı …
Bodrum Town
This simple, back-alley place has a no-nonsense, rustic feel with bench seating and stone walls. Offers hot and cold prepared dishes, viewable lokanta…
Beyoğlu
Popular cookbook writer and TV chef Sahrap Soysal oversees the menu here, and the result is a tasty and well-priced introduction to modern Turkish cuisine…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
This waterfront restaurant-cafe serves locally sourced 'gourmet fast food' – ızgara (grilled) dishes like köfte and chicken şiş – village bread and…
Çanakkale
Locals have been coming here for slap-up meals since 1940. A two-storey place on the kordon, it serves seafood that often comes straight off the fishing…
Bursa
This branch of the iconic Bursa restaurant that's the originator of the legendary İskender kebap (or Bursa kebap; döner kebap on fresh pide topped with…
Central Anatolia
Our favourite place to kick back after rock-scrambling and church viewing in Sille is this place on the main road with its shady terrace festooned with…
Göcek
It may have a joke name and not look like much, but this is Göcek's top spot for chargrilled meat feasting, the Urfa kebap (₺33) will not disappoint. Grab…
İzmir
This is the best spot in the city to try the local speciality of boyoz, a fried pastry made with flour, sunflower oil and a small amount of tahini…
Kuşadası
Eateries around the fountain in the modern square at the fish market do balık ekmeğı (fish bread), consisting of fish or calamari in sliced bread with…
Cappadocia
Not going to lie: we're here for the cheapest thing on the menu. The Tafana burger (₺30) may just be the best burger in Turkey. It's by far the best in…
Fethiye
A few small boats moored off Uğur Mumcu Parkı offer balık ekmek (fish sandwiches) and fish and chips (₺15), with seating on their bobbing decks. They…
Cappadocia
A couple of doors down from Ortahisar's central mosque, you'll find this unassuming place. Walk straight out back to the balcony for comfy old sofas and a…
Bodrum Town
Decorated with comic-book and street art, this cool Turkish chain – originally a refuge for artists and writers in İstanbul – is popular with students for…
Şanlıurfa
A great choice if you fancy a beer with your meal, the restaurant of the Manici Hotel offers traditional Turkish meze and mains in comfortable…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Our favourite of the fish restaurants by the liman (harbour), blue-and-white Boruzan offers a wide range of mezes made with produce from the restaurant’s…
Kadıköy
Weekend and summer-night saunters down Moda Caddesi wouldn't be the same without a cone of the dondurma (ice cream) produced by the five brothers who…
Çanakkale
Cheap and cheerful is the motto at this popular ev yemekleri (eatery serving home-cooked food) close to the clock tower. Choose from bean, vegetable and…
Black Sea Coast
In business since 1966, Huzur is big, bright and unpretentious but it delivers top-notch meat dishes, prizewinning pide and plenty more besides from a…
Osman's Place/Gordon Restaurant
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
This amiable Turkish-Scottish–owned place offers espresso coffee, tempting cakes and a range of Turkish and international mains (including fry-up…
Bodrum Town
This mariners' club cafe attracts locals from çay-drinking sea dogs to young landlubbers nursing bottles of Efes Malt. Burgers, sausage and chips, tost …
Kalkan
With its pink theme and wood burner, this casually elegant uphill from the harbour eatery offers good service and dishes including house special moussaka,…
Central Anatolia
Ask a local where the best tokat kebaps (garlicky lamb, potato and eggplant kebap), and pretty much any other kind of kebap, can be found and there's a…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
This tiny white cottage facing the marina might have some thinking they'd arrived in Macarıstan (Hungary). Not quite… This all-Turkish establishment…
Side
Raising the stakes in Side, this modish, high-end newcomer has a superb ocean-facing terrace and a nice contemporary vibe. Best for Western food,…
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