Bergama (Pergamum) Restaurants

  1. Cafe Nostalji

    Lying 20m north of the post office, this gem of a place lies hidden down a side street off Bankalar Caddesi. With walls decorated with musical instruments and old records, it has a great atmosphere particularly at night. There's live Turkish music on Thursdays and Saturdays from to midnight (to in high season). Alcohol is not served.

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  2. Çiçeksever

    Near and similar to the Pala, small and simple, and the food's delicious.

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  3. Köy Evi

    This is a new and fabulous family-run traditional place with cosy seating inside, or among the family out in the courtyard. Menus change daily, but regular specialities include gözleme and mantı (Turkish ravioli).

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  4. Meydan Restaurant

    One of Bergama's oldest restaurants and a local institution, this simple but sparkling place serves good, regional food at fair prices. It also has tables outside. Try the Bergama speciality, lahmaçun (wheat cakes with minced meat).

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  5. Paksoy

    This popular place has some tables outside. Pides are made in front of you, freshly to order. Try the speciality kıymalı yumurtalı pide (pide with meat and egg).

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  7. Pala Kebap Salonu

    Though small and simple, this place is terrifically popular in Bergama and the food's delicious. Try the spicy Bergama köfte .

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  8. Sağlam Restaurant

    A few doors down from the post office, this large but simple place is well known in town for its high-quality home cooking. It does a good selection of mezes that change daily, and specialises in delicious kebaps, such as the beyti sarma (lamb with parsley, pistachio nut and hot spices). There's also an open buffet. Upstairs there are two traditional-style salons.

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  9. Sandal Balıkevı

    A new fish restaurant with tables inside and out, it's well run, clean and popular locally. Fish is fresh and prices are reasonable. Try the speciality sardines. There's live music some evenings.

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  10. Simge Pastanesi ve Simit Dünyasi

    For a coffee and a cake in between the sightseeing, the Simge Pastanesi ve Simit Dünyasi is considered one of the best patisseries in town.

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  11. Simgecan Pastanesi

    Next door to its brother cafe, the Simge Pastanesi ve Simit Dünyasi, Simgecan Pastanesi is one of the best patisseries in town. There's a good selection of pastries, cakes and Turkish puddings. The baklava is delicious.

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  13. Süper Roma

    Head here on a hot summer's day for ice cream.

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