Safe to say that Turkey’s cuisine is rich and varied, and we all have our favourites. But not all its dishes are so mainstream – some are an acquired taste, others might sound a little strange but are definitely worth trying, and others you might not even have heard of.
Nobody wants to cook much when they’re on holiday. Eating out is part of the fun – discovering new restaurants, returning to old favourites, and trying out all those wonderful local dishes. But living in Antalya full-time is not the same as being on holiday, and one of the differences is that you’ll cook at home more often.
Higher temperatures mean our eating habits tend to change. We tend to prefer smaller meals during summer and ‘grazing’ is popular – eating little and often. This suits the Turkish style perfectly and works well if you’re enjoying a lazy day by the pool.
If you are enjoying a vacation in a private luxury villa in Antalya, chances are you are looking forward to trying some of the superb cuisine at the local restaurants.
Most people are familiar with baklava and Turkish delight, but there are many other delicious puddings and snacks you should try when you come to Turkey.
There’s no doubt trying new dishes can be daunting if you don’t know what they are, but Turkish food is so varied and delicious it’s worth embracing.
Turkish food is a delight. Heavily influenced by its Ottoman heritage, it’s a wonderful fusion of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Central Asian flavours, among others. Here are most well known top 6.
We’ve compiled a list of establishments currently attracting rave reviews from their customers. Whether you’re a permanent resident, a regular visitor or enjoying your first vacation in a private villa, take a look – variety is the spice of life, after all, and you might discover a new must-visit.
