10 Food & Drink in Turkey That You Shouldn't Miss

June 6, 2021 Diedre Savory

Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye [ˈtyɾcije]), officially the Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti [ˈtyɾcije d͡ʒumˈhuɾijeti] ( listen)), is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, the Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the south. The country is encircled by seas on three sides with the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which together form the Turkish Straits, divide Thrace and Anatolia and separate Europe and Asia. Ankara is the capital while Istanbul is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre, classified as a leading global city.
Restaurants in Turkey

1. Vinbodrum

Yali Mahallesi, Senavcilar Sokak No: 6, Bodrum City 04480 Turkey +90 533 248 60 01 [email protected] http://www.vinbodrum.com/
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Vinbodrum

Reviving a forgotten tradition, Bodrum Sarapcılık lets wine lovers meet Vinbodrum that reflects own tastes and flavors of Bodrum. Vinbodrum -the local wine of Bodrum- awaits you to taste it. We now have a brand-new place for you to spend more time here with your friends: Vinbodrum Winehouse. If you are looking for an alternative to wine tastings, special occasions or long breakfast meals, call us now! We can offer you menu alternatives for our 15-person capacity, and we also offer snack plates and wine pairings if you wish. Let's enjoy the special occasions with wine together.

Reviewed By sloanpeterson

I love wine tasting, and when I found the opportunity to do it in Bodrum I hopped on it! A small family winery which operates from the basement. I took the Dolmus bus there from city center very easy and only 3lira or 40 cents. I emailed the host to see if I was the only one who booked and I was which I was OK with it. When I arrived she had invited her friends and we had such a great time, meetings locals, having good wine and conversation. She said I was the first guest since March. We had such a delicious mezze cooked by her mom. A true local experience to end my trip in Turkey! And her friends were so kind enough to drop me off in the city center as well. And best believe I brought a bottle of wine home! The price is a bit steep compared to the Turkish Lira but in US Dollars was worth it!

2. Karnas Vineyards

Comlekci Mahallesi, Comlekci Sokak No: 400, Bodrum City 48440 Turkey +90 533 935 47 62 [email protected] http://www.karnasvineyards.com
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Karnas Vineyards

Karnas Vineyards is a beautiful vineyard located 25 minutes drive from Bodrum and is home to the first vineyard to plant the Zinfandel variety in Turkey. It is a boutique winery where the award winning wines are produced by a family in its own single vineyard using traditional techniques. Guests are welcome to visit the farm, olive orchards,vineyards and attend wine tasting and food&wine events.

Reviewed By CarlaClarke1

This gorgeous little charming vineyard must be one of Bodrums best kept secrets! My daughter had arranged & booked this as a special birthday surprise for me during our week long holiday in Bodrum Turkey. We were picked up promptly from our hotel, Our driver was very polite and knowledgeable, giving us the history of the villages we past through. Upon arrival we were met personally by the wonderful chef and host who explained and showed us the machinery/process of the wine and about how the owner in her retirement came to making the delectable wines. We were given our first glass of tasty rose wine and were shown to our seats in the dining room where the open fire was lit and the views/sunset from the terrace were amazing. The food was absolutely fantastic paired with awesome wines, especially loved the goats cheese and the homemade Lemoncello! Here i will admit to not being a great lover of red wine in the past however the Karnas Red Zindafel Wine completely converted me. Overall this is a truly enchanting memorable experience and i highly recommend everyone to visit Karnas Vineyard at least once!

3. Ortakent Pazari

Muskebi Caddesi Ortakentyahsi mahallesi, Ortakent 48420 Turkey
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Ortakent Pazari

4. GIygasuk

Yemeniciler Arastasi No:2 Cesme Mah., Safranbolu 78600 Turkey
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

GIygasuk

5. Ch Kalpak Vineyards

Gelibolu Yolu 7km Sarkoy, Tekirdag 59800 Turkey +90 553 222 77 99 [email protected] http://kalpak.net/contact-us/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Ch Kalpak Vineyards

6. Gemici Winery

Alacati Mahallesi, Ugur Mumcu Caddesi No: 16/C, Alacati, Cesme 35950 Turkey +90 232 716 67 85 [email protected] https://gemicialacati.business.site/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Gemici Winery

We transfer the spirit of the land we live to our wines. We will continue to bring our guests to Alaçatı region with our wines.We will continue to make good quality and natural amphora wines . My wife and me are Ege University Food Engineering graduates. After working in different sectors, we decided to go after the wine that made us feel more free. Alaçatı was the place where we dreamed of opening a family winery and natural products shop. We have established a small factory to offer wine to our wine lovers. local wines of Gemici family. You can buy handmeade artisan ceramics homemade jams & pastas, olive oil soap , olive oils, essantial oils,natural apple vinegars, pottery handcrafted,atelier ceramics.Alaçatı alışveriş dükkanı..

Reviewed By ParMieux - Istanbul, Turkey

The Gemici family makes traditional Turkish wines with both native and noble varieties which you can find in their lovely shop alongside jams, soaps, and other homemade items. The wines are fresh and easy, great for pairing with the Aegean foods! I especially like the Sultaniye and the Aya Katrina. .

7. Ataol Saraplari

Cinar Cesme Sok. D:3 Bozcaada Merkez, Bozcaada, Canakkale Turkey +90 286 697 80 04
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69%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Ataol Saraplari

8. Kocabag Winery

Adnan Menderes Caddesi, No: 40 Pigeon Valley, Uchisar 50240 Turkey +90 384 219 29 69 [email protected] http://www.kocabag.com
Excellent
80%
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4.5 based on 369 reviews

Kocabag Winery

Reviewed By t1express - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Nice winery and chance to buy local wines. As Covid 19 no chance to taste . Buy 8 bottle of different wines. Leo must a buy wine serious.

9. Turasan Viniculture

Cimenli Mevki Yunak Mah. Tevfik Fikret Cad. No:6/A-B Urgup Merkez, Urgup, Nevsehir Turkey +90 384 341 65 70 [email protected] http://www.turasan.com.tr
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Turasan Viniculture

10. Pamukkale Winery

Yeni Mah. 1244 Sok. No:24, Denizli Turkey +90 258 213 54 16 http://www.pamukkalesarap.com
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Pamukkale Winery

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