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Where to Eat in Ankara: 12 Researched Spots and 8 Must-Try Dishes (2026)
12 researched places to eat in Ankara and the 8 dishes to order, grouped by type of place, with the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier where the place record has them.
- 12 places to eat
- 8 must-try dishes
- 10 neighbourhoods
- Researched October 2026
- 5 sources
Must-try in Ankara8 dishes
Ankara Simidi Where to order it in Ankara
Vegan İskender Where to order it in Ankara
Çiğ Köfte (Vegetarian) Where to order it in Ankara
Zeytinyağlı Enginar (Artichokes in Olive Oil) Where to order it in Ankara
Oven-Baked Falafel Where to order it in Ankara
Peynirli Su Böreği Where to order it in Ankara
Spinach and Cheese Gözleme Where to order it in Ankara
Mercimek Köftesi Where to order it in Ankara
The short answer
- Start with Bogazici Lokantasi (Ulus), Vegan Taş Fırın (Kavaklıdere), Trilye Restaurant (Kazım Özalp), Düveroğlu Kebap Salonu (Ümitköy/Çankaya) and Vinå Bakery (Çankaya).
- 12 places across 10 neighbourhoods; Kavaklıdere (2) and Remzi Oğuz Arık (2) have the most.
Where to eat in Ankara: 12 researched places
Restaurants and bistros
Bogazici Lokantasi
Why it’s on the map
A legendary 'esnaf lokantası' (artisan restaurant) that has been a local staple since 1956. It is the essential spot to try 'Ankara Tava'—a slow-cooked meat and orzo dish—alongside over 60 different daily stews.
Ulus, Denizciler Cd. no 1/A, 06050 Altındağ/Ankara, Türkiye
Vegan Taş Fırın
Why it’s on the map
Known for: Vegetarian Pide. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
Try: Vegetarian Pide
Kavaklıdere, Beykoz Sk. No:15C, 06660 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Trilye Restaurant
Why it’s on the map
Kazım Özalp, Kuleli Sokağı No: 32, 06680 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Restaurant · Küçükesat
Vegan Restaurant · Remzi Oğuz Arık
Vegan Restaurant · Remzi Oğuz Arık
Vegan Restaurant · Yukarı Bahçelievler
French Restaurant · Kale
Cafés and coffee
Coffee Shop · Kavaklıdere
Coffee Roastery · Erzurum
More places to eat
Düveroğlu Kebap Salonu
Why it’s on the map
An Ankara institution since 1963, this bustling eatery is the definitive place for Gaziantep-style cuisine.
Mutlukent Mahallesi, 2432. Cadde & 1924 Sk. 117-119-121, Mutlukent, 06810 Ümitköy/Çankaya/Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Vinå Bakery
Why it’s on the map
A modern and stylish bakery on Cinnah Street that has become a local favorite for artisanal breakfast pastries and sourdough breads.
Çankaya, Cinnah Cd. No:29, 06690 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Research receipt
How this Ankara food guide was researched
- 12 places to eat, each matched to its real place data record: the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier come from that record, not from a review.
- The sites below are the ones the research cited for these places to eat, most-cited first.
- Researched October 2026.
Sources checked
Planning questions
Where should I eat in Ankara?
Start with Bogazici Lokantasi, Vegan Taş Fırın, Trilye Restaurant, Düveroğlu Kebap Salonu, and Vinå Bakery. All 12 places to eat are on the Ankara map, grouped on this page by type of place.
Which neighbourhoods in Ankara are best for food?
Kavaklıdere (2) and Remzi Oğuz Arık (2) carry the most researched places to eat, out of 10 neighbourhoods on this map.
Is Ankara expensive for food?
Of the 12 places, 10 list a price tier: 7 moderate, 2 expensive, and 1 high. Tiers come from the place record, not a menu, so treat them as a range.