Food And Drink

Antalya’s cuisine combines Mediterranean seafood, traditional Turkish recipes, fresh vegetables, olive oil, and aromatic spices, making it one of the highlights of visiting Turkey’s southern coast.

FOOD

Antalya Piyazı (Antalya Piyaz) – A local specialty made with white beans, onions, parsley, and a unique tahini-based dressing, often served with grilled meatballs.

Kebabs – A variety of grilled meat dishes, including lamb and chicken kebabs, served with rice, salad, and flatbread.

Şiş Köfte – Grilled meatballs seasoned with herbs and spices, commonly enjoyed with piyaz.

Gözleme – Thin handmade flatbread filled with cheese, spinach, potatoes, or minced meat and cooked on a griddle.

Hibeş – A creamy dip made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin, traditionally served as part of a meze selection.

Baklava – Layers of filo pastry filled with pistachios or walnuts and soaked in sweet syrup.

Lokum (Turkish delight) – Soft confectionery flavoured with rose, lemon, pomegranate, or nuts.

WINE AND DRINKS

Turkish wines – Turkey has a long winemaking history, and wines made from local grapes such as Öküzgözü, Boğazkere, Narince, and Kalecik Karası are widely available in Antalya's restaurants and wine bars.

Mediterranean wines – The Antalya region also produces quality red, white, and rosé wines that pair well with seafood and grilled meats.

Rakı – Turkey's national spirit, flavoured with aniseed and traditionally mixed with water, turning milky white. It is commonly enjoyed with meze and seafood.

Local fruit liqueurs – Some restaurants and producers offer liqueurs made from citrus fruits, pomegranates, or herbs grown in the region.

Turkish tea (Çay) – The country's most popular drink, served throughout the day in small tulip-shaped glasses.

Turkish coffee – Strong, unfiltered coffee prepared in a small pot and served after meals.