Ankara Restaurants: Best Places to Eat in Turkey’s Capital

Ankara is a city where tradition meets modern taste. From kebab houses and Ottoman cuisine to international dining, cozy cafés, and gourmet steakhouses, the capital offers something for every traveler. Popular food areas include Kızılay, Çankaya, Tunali Hilmi, Bahçelievler, GOP (Gaziosmanpaşa) and the historic Ankara Castle district. Whether you want a luxury dinner, quick street food, or a classic Turkish breakfast, Ankara welcomes visitors with authentic flavors and friendly service.

Below is a categorized guide to the best restaurant types in Ankara, perfect for travelers planning where to eat.

🍢 Traditional Turkish & Ottoman Cuisine

Perfect for kebab lovers, grilled meats, and classic Turkish food
✔ Famous for family meals and local flavors

• Trilye Restaurant
• Hacı Arif Bey Kebapçısı
• Zenger Paşa Konağı 
• Meşhur Tavacı Recep Usta
• Kebapçı Halil Usta
• Beykoz Ocakbaşı

🥩 Steakhouses & Grill Restaurants

Premium meats, modern dining, business-friendly

• Günaydın Steakhouse (Çankaya)
• Nusr-Et Steakhouse (Çankaya)
• Big Chefs Steak & Grill
• ETÇİ Steakhouse Tunali
• Göksu Steakhouse

🍽️ Fine Dining & Luxury Restaurants

Romantic view, elegant atmosphere, international dishes

• Vogue Ankara
• Fige Restaurant
• Kuleli Restaurant (Panoramic view)
• Liva’s Gourmet
• Divan Brasserie Ankara

🍕 International Restaurants

Italian, Asian, global fusion

• Pizza Il Forno
• Quick China (Sushi & Asian)
• Rosso Italian Restaurant
• Big Mama’s
• Mado & Gloria Jean’s (International chains)

☕ Cafés, Dessert Shops & Bakeries

For Turkish coffee, cakes, waffles, and pastries

• Café des Cafés – Tunali
• Liva Pastanesi
• Atina Café
• Kocatepe Kahve Evi
• İnci Pastanesi
• Divan Patisserie

🍳 Breakfast & Brunch (Kahvaltı)

Traditional Turkish breakfast & village style

• Kahvaltıcı Kadri
• Namlı Gurme Breakfast
• Boğaziçi Bama Breakfast House
• Gurme Kahvaltı Evi
• Tuzlu Kahvaltı

🌮 Street Food & Local Fast Bites

Cheap, quick, popular with tourists and students

• Aspava Restaurants (Famous Ankara street style)
• Dönerci Şahin Usta
• İskenderci Celal Usta
• Ciğerci Bahattin
• Kokoreççim Hüseyin

🐟 Seafood & Fish Restaurants

Fresh fish and Turkish meze

• Trilye (Çankaya)
• Balıkçıköyü
• Balıkçık Pazarı
• Yelken Balık
• Kalbur Balık

🌿 Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly

Healthy bowls, salads, plant-based menus

• Veganka
• Bi Nevi Deli
• Vegisso Café
• Limon Kültür
• Café Botanica (Veg options)