Antalya is known not only for its sea and sunshine but for a rich food culture. Some of the finest examples of Mediterranean cooking are found here.
Local Dishes
Piyaz
Antalya's signature dish: a salad of white beans, tahini, vinegar and onion. It is unlike piyaz anywhere else in Turkey and worth trying on every visit.
Şiş Köfte
Grilled meatballs on skewers, served in the restaurants of Kaleiçi and along the coast.
Tandır Kebabı
Lamb slow-cooked for hours in a clay oven until it falls off the bone.
Seafood
- Sea bass: One of the Mediterranean's finest fish
- Sea bream: Grilled or baked in salt
- Prawns: In a clay pot or pan-fried
- Calamari: Freshly fried
Desserts
Bitter Orange Jam
Made from Antalya's famous bitter oranges — a staple of the Turkish breakfast table.
Tahinli Pide
A sweet flatbread prepared with tahini and sugar.
Where to Eat
Kaleiçi is home to many restaurants offering both good food and a view over the old harbour. The fish restaurants around the marina are especially recommended.
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