Bursa Restaurants

  1. Arap Şükrü Yılmaz

    Arap Şükrü Yılmaz, in Sakarya Caddesi, formerly Bursa's Jewish quarter, is reliably popular.

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  2. Bursa Hakimevi

    It's taken a while, but this restored Ottoman house on the edge of the Culture Park has finally reopened in tastefully low-key restaurant form. The menu's unchallenging but the garden terrace is perfect.

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  3. Café Demlik

    This charming old house has been converted into an Ottoman-style eatery where you can tuck into gözleme (savoury pancakes) on floor cushions.

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  4. Çiçek Izgara

    One block from the Koza Parkı, behind the half-timbered belediye, the Çiçek grillhouse is bright and modern (good for lone women), with a first-floor salon to catch the flower-market action.

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  5. Gogo's

    It may sound like a strip club, but Gogo's is actually a character filled backroad restaurant with a lovely terrace full of random baroque Ottoman odds and ends. Occasional art shows and events are held here.

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  7. Kebapçı İskender

    This legendary kebap shop dates back to 1867 and its owners claim to be descendants of İskender Usta himself. However, at Euro7.50 a portion you're paying a lot for a bit of history. There are several branches around town, including on Atatürk Caddesi, in Zafer Plaza and a 'museum restaurant' out in Soğanlı.

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  8. Mahfel Mado

    Now part of the national Mado chain, Bursa's oldest café is open from breakfast to dessert. It also has live music at its riverside terrace and an art gallery in the basement.

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  9. Sakarya Caddesi

    Formerly part of Bursa's Jewish quarter, Sakarya Caddesi acquired new fame from one Arap Şükrü, who opened a restaurant here decades ago. It was so successful that his descendants followed him into the business, and the street now has no less than five family restaurants of the same name, plus the inevitable copycat competitors. The whole upper end of the narrow lane is crammed with tables, so you can wander down and check the buzz before making your choice. Fish is the speciality, starting around Euro6 per portion, but meat and mezes are also available.

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  10. Şehr-i Safa

    Get high on fast food: this popular canteen occupies a highrise terrace up above the trees and houses of Atatürk Caddesi, overlooking Heykel. Meal deals usually include a main, salad and soft drink.

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  11. Yüce Hünkar

    The Hünkar has a wonderful location overlooking a valley in front of the Yeşil Cami, which just about makes up for the tourist-trap prices.

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