Where to eat
Where to eat in Antalya
The food guide to Antalya — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
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What to eat in Antalya
Mediterranean Turkish: piyaz (bean salad — Antalya's version with tahini), şiş köfte, fresh sea bass and sea bream, and the citrus — the region's oranges and pomegranates. Serpme kahvaltı (the spread breakfast) is the weekend rite.
Where the locals eat
Kaleiçi for the old-town restaurants (tourist-priced but atmospheric); the harbour for fish; Lara road for the modern dining strip; the bazaar for the lunch lokantas.
The iconic orders
Iconic: piyaz with tahini; grilled levrek (sea bass) at the harbour; a serpme kahvaltı with the Taurus view.
Common questions
What is Antalya famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Antalya?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Antalya?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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