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Dining The guide was updated: 2022-09-14

Turkish cuisine is a bridge between far-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. blending ingredients and flavours from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. connecting far-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. The emphasis is always on the natural taste and flavour of the ingredients. Main courses are usually served with rice as a side dish.

Turkish dinners are rather long, the food is plenty and enjoyed in the company of friends with passionate conversations carried through the night. After dinner, fresh fruit or desserts like baklava and kadayıf are usually offered by the restaurant.

Rumeli Iskembe Salonu

Rumeli Iskembe Salonu

Known for serving a hearty tripe soup, this 24-hour restaurant is the right place to end up after a night out. They also serve traditional Turkish food and grilled meat dishes.

Kalbur Balık

Kalbur Balık

The interior of this restaurant might be simple and not extravagant, but the food is exceptional. Here you can order seafood, meze, meatballs, kibbeh, or, for those who are into exotic cuisine, kokoretsi, lamb intestine stuffed with lamb heart, liver. or kidneys. Reservation is required and remember to bring cash.

Fige Restaurant Bar

Fige Restaurant Bar

Located in a building once owned by the famous actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, this building now serves as a restaurant. Here you can have a Turkish and international dishes, and listen to live music on the weekends.

Trilye

Trilye

If you want a break of the deliciously addictive Turkish cuisine, Trilye is the place to go. Its magnificent seafood, savoury dishes will make your taste buds travel to the Mediterranean.

No4 Restaurant Bar Lounge

No4 Restaurant Bar Lounge

No4 Restaurant Bar Lounge is a stylish restaurant that also serves as a lounge and bar. Here you can enjoy some great food while listening to some great music in a relaxing atmosphere, just perfect for a romantic dinner.

Haci Arif Bey

Haci Arif Bey

This restaurant serves a great variety of tasty Turkish kebabs. Your meal can be enjoyed either inside or outside in the cosy, outdoor garden area. It is also a great place to have a taste of other Turkish dishes, such as pide and hummus.

Özler Döner

Özler Döner

Claimed by the many to serve the best doner in Ankara, this place is a “must-eat” if you fancy kebabs. Pop in at one of the locations spread throughout the city for a quick meal and enjoy a culinary experience in the Turkish way.

Quick China

Quick China

This popular Asian cuisine restaurant has five branches spread throughout the city. Dishes are inspired by Eastern Asia gastronomy, and you can try them either at the restaurant or order them for takeaway.

Butcha Steakhouse

Butcha Steakhouse

Butcha is a carnivore's paradise with American ambiance. Bone soup, home made mustard, filling salad with cheese and a plethora of steak cuts to choose from.

Balikcikoy Fahri

Balikcikoy Fahri

Even though Ankara lies some distance from the sea, it certainly doesn't lack seafood restaurants. Guests are encouraged to go heavy on the appetizers, which are varied and a true culinary experience.

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