Location: Ankara
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Best Mediterranean restaurants nearby. Discover the best Mediterranean food in Ankara. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Mediterranean restaurants near you.. Rising dramatically on a steep incline from the banks of the Enguri Su, Ankara, Turkey's capital and second most populous city, is a modern European metropolis speckled with reminders of its varied history. Old castles and ruins from Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations dot the landscape. The modern city includes government and state houses, major universities, military bases, consulates, bustling nightlife and the oldest park in the city, Genclik Park.
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10. Afitap Meyhane
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Gul C
You have to book in advance beacuse its packed full everyday, every season. There are open air tables in the front as well as in the back garden where smoking is allowed. The no-smoking area is inside.There are is a wide range of mezes. All the mezes, hot and cold are delicious and most are characteristic only to this restaurant. The staff is very helpful during the process of choosing the mezes, describing the ingredients. The service is fast. Dont miss it.
9. Yelken Balik Evi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By mtknash
We happened by this wonderful restaurant on our stopover in Ankara and we donât speak a word of Turkish. Seref Yazar and his staff were so cordial, gracious and patient with us. We had a wonderful meal of eggplant, fried and grilled calamari, and grilled octopus. So wonderful and the desserts were heavenly-not sure what they were exactly but one was a white pillow of sweetness and the other a honey cake . Thank you for making our dinner in Ankara so special!
8. Yelken Balik
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
We offer decor and ambiance with an appetizing menu combining taste with haste. Despite the fact that fish markets are becoming impoverished every day, at Yelken Balık Restaurant the best jewels from the sea (such as the famed turbot, squid and lobster, a
Reviewed By 576bulentk
I went to this place with my friends again. The taste of the different types of fish, service speed and friendly treatment of restaurant employees and the boss, Ejder will make us to stop again here many times. I strongly recommend Yelken to everybody who wants to taste delicious fish meals.
7. Camgoz Balikcisi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By David F
This is hands down one of the finest seafood restaurants in Ankara. The range of the menu - especially the mezzes - is vast, the service is impeccable, and the ambiance is a huge plus. It's vision is to attain a more modern approach to the traditional "balıkcı" restaurants, and they've attained this. However, beware of a double billing standard for foreigners. Tips are not typically included in bills in Turkey, however this place does add 10% for tips into the bill, and only for foreigners. Note that it is clearly designated as such, which seems so-so fair. But the duo practice does take away a bit from the aftertaste, even if the service staff deserve much more than the 10%.
6. Tavolo Mio Brasserie
In Tavolo Mio tasteful samples of various cuisines are served in a sincere and calm ambiance. Carefully selected from mostly awarded Turkish boutique wines are matched with our menu. You may have a great time with your family or friends in Tavolo Mio. We
Reviewed By Can T
I was at Tavolo Mio about a month ago.It was beyond my expectations. I had prejudices for young chefs for a long time now, but obviously this is changing now.Let me begin by saying everything we ordered were cooked and prepped with traditions in mind and presented in a modern way.For the entrés we had a tapas platter, and followed the recommendations of the waiter for the Salmon Gravlax. The portions were well sized, taste was great, but the mains stole the spotlight.I had a Beef Wellington after, and my god, it was unbelievable. A very well baked crust; soft yet not soggy, despite the really fine and moist duxelles paste underneath... I forgot to ask about the fat component between layers but I am guessing it was some sort of Turkish pastrami. That could have been swapped with Foie Gras. The fillet was seared well and cooked to 'medium' just as expected.My partner had Osso Buco for her mains. I had the chance to taste it as well and let me say that the shin was braised to perfection. Juicy and coming apart with a gentle pull, yet had a bite on the outside. The jus was rich and warming. The risotto that came with it was also meeting the Italian standards. Al dente, and creamy... though this one could cut down the creamy-ness a bit and presented more body.The red we ordered complimented the mains just fine. The wine maker's name still eludes me but it was a Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah coupage. Ask for the one that they recommend for the red meat, they'll bring it.And lastly, it was the heavenly Basque Cheesecake!We ordered one to share but after our first bites we ordered another to make it each a single portion. I highly recommend it. The best cheesecake I have eaten so far.Thank you very much for your very nice and impressive comment. We are really very happy to see the guests who understand what we are trying to do in our kitchen very well. This is a very positive motivation for us to keep our enthusiasm for better achievements. We hope to serve many more guests such as yourself.
5. La Gioia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
The newest boutique project and brand of Ankara, designed for Beymen. Has a menu of the most traditional and special tastes of Italian and European cuisine, unique and modern ambiance, where coziness is blended with parisian elegance and a team serving wi
Reviewed By nazli_e85
The service is good, the staff is so polite. The restaurant has a lovely yard so the view is very romantic. The menu of this restaurant consists of mainly Italian food. Everything I had was very delicious. At the end of the meal, the sufle was amazing:))
4. Meyhane Asina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By DuchessPeriton
My husband and I have visited this beautiful little hidden gem quite a few times now and we always receive a very warm welcome. The restaurant is cosy and quaintly decorated, the vineyard garden is a must in the summer. Try everything, especially the warm hummus with pastirmi, the calamari and their melt in the mouth liver. You can buy any size bottle of Rakı, and if you don't finish it, they tag it for you for your next visit... Their are lots of bottles which proves that people will returning!! Cannot wait to go back again very soon.
3. Trilye Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1073 reviews
Reviewed By AgathaMildew
Restaurant has the reputation as expensive but the best fish restaurant in Ankara. It was a treat and business luncheon, so I can't speak to the expense. But the fish, at the opening of Turkey's fishing season was fabulous. The grilled calamari was also excellent. The appetizers were a travel tour of Turkey.It was surprisingly empty of other dinners. Disconcerting, but somehow the waiters didn't make me feel like they were hovering. Well done.
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2. L'avare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 218 reviews
âA brandnew concept in Ankara. Comfy Theatre-Bistro with our famous Italian chef Michele Serafini who was awarded with a Michelin star
Reviewed By 642bettyp
7 different Turkish wines pairing with excellent food prepared by the Italian chef Michele Serafini! International and local grapes for 7 intresting fresh, bouquet fruity aged wines presented by a professional sommelier! Good tranlation from turkish to english language! A special thanks to Michele who made our friend lactose intolerant be able to taste all the fishes finely prepared for her! Thank you to all the crew of the restaurant l Avare Sahne for the special night! Betty Jaap and Cindy
What to do and see in Ankara, Turkey: The Best Places and Tips
1. Tavolo Mio Brasserie
In Tavolo Mio tasteful samples of various cuisines are served in a sincere and calm ambiance. Carefully selected from mostly awarded Turkish boutique wines are matched with our menu. You may have a great time with your family or friends in Tavolo Mio. We
Reviewed By Can T
I was at Tavolo Mio about a month ago.It was beyond my expectations. I had prejudices for young chefs for a long time now, but obviously this is changing now.Let me begin by saying everything we ordered were cooked and prepped with traditions in mind and presented in a modern way.For the entrés we had a tapas platter, and followed the recommendations of the waiter for the Salmon Gravlax. The portions were well sized, taste was great, but the mains stole the spotlight.I had a Beef Wellington after, and my god, it was unbelievable. A very well baked crust; soft yet not soggy, despite the really fine and moist duxelles paste underneath... I forgot to ask about the fat component between layers but I am guessing it was some sort of Turkish pastrami. That could have been swapped with Foie Gras. The fillet was seared well and cooked to 'medium' just as expected.My partner had Osso Buco for her mains. I had the chance to taste it as well and let me say that the shin was braised to perfection. Juicy and coming apart with a gentle pull, yet had a bite on the outside. The jus was rich and warming. The risotto that came with it was also meeting the Italian standards. Al dente, and creamy... though this one could cut down the creamy-ness a bit and presented more body.The red we ordered complimented the mains just fine. The wine maker's name still eludes me but it was a Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah coupage. Ask for the one that they recommend for the red meat, they'll bring it.And lastly, it was the heavenly Basque Cheesecake!We ordered one to share but after our first bites we ordered another to make it each a single portion. I highly recommend it. The best cheesecake I have eaten so far.Thank you very much for your very nice and impressive comment. We are really very happy to see the guests who understand what we are trying to do in our kitchen very well. This is a very positive motivation for us to keep our enthusiasm for better achievements. We hope to serve many more guests such as yourself.
