Restaurants in Gaziantep (Antep)
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Baro Lokali
It's the setting that's the pull here, an enchanting leaf-dappled outdoor terrace at the western end of the 100 Yıl Atatürk Kültür Parkı (about TL8 by taxi) – perfect for escaping sticky Gaziantep on a hot summer day. Good choice of mezes and meat dishes. You can order beer, rakı or wine with your meal.
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İncilipinar Sofrası
Hmm, will it be çoban salata (salad), altı ezmeli (a stew with tomato sauce served in a clay pot) or ali nazik (aubergine puree with yogurt and ground meat)? Set on the edge of a leafy park, this widely acclaimed venue serves savoury fare in seductively cosy rooms complete with cushions, low tables and old artefacts. It's also a good place to puff a nargileh (water pipe). Alas, it's not licensed - there's a mosque nearby.
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İmam Çağdaş
This talismanic pastry shop and restaurant is run by the Çağdaş family, and their wicked pistachio baklava is delivered daily to customers throughout Turkey. If there were a kebap Oscar, this place would be a serious contender. The secret? Fresh, carefully chosen ingredients and the inimitable 'Çağdaş touch'. Our pick? The creamy, chargrilled aubergine flavours of the ali nazik kebap.
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Çulcuoğlu Et Lokantası
Surrender helplessly to your inner carnivore at this Gaziantep institution. The yummy kebaps are the way to go, but grilled chicken also puts in menu appearances. Don't be fooled by the unremarkable entrance; there's a vast, neat dining area at the back. It's tucked away down a narrow side street across the otopark near the Şıra Hanı, about 20m from a little mosque called Nur Ali.
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Ekim 29 Kafe-Bar-Restaurant
Set in a converted old house, this mellow place feels light years away from the grinding pace of Gaziler Caddesi and time-warps you back to the past century, with dark wood furniture, cushions and wooden beams. Foodwise, it focuses on simple meals, such as salads, chicken dishes, appetisers and grills. There's live music every evening. Yes, it's licensed!
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Gürbüzün Yeri
Ultrafresh fruit juices are the deal in this buzzing hole-in-the-wall, so put some bounce in your step with a glass of atom (an explosive mixture of milk, honey, banana, hazelnuts and pistachio) or şalgam, a bitter but refreshing drink made from root vegetables, garlic and hot peppers. Lezzetli (delicious)!
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Bulvar Tavuk Döner
This central hole-in-the-wall would be a mere blip on busy İstasyon Caddesi, were it not for its well-executed chicken sandwiches and melt-in-your-mouth gözleme (savory pancakes). If the weather permits, grab one and walk down the street to the 100 Yıl Kültür Parkı.
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Mado Café
The super-slick Mado is the place to meet Gaziantep's movers and shakers. You can nosh on snacks and sip fruity cocktails, but the pastries and ice creams are what make the place tick.
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Ümit Döner
If you're pining for a yummy İskender kebap, Ümit's signature dish, this is the place to go. Portions are copious, the meat is perfectly slivered and the salads are fresh. Sandwiches and rice are also available.
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Çavuşoğulu
Partly baklavacı, partly kebapçı, this sprightly outfit rustles up dishes that will fill your tummy without emptying your wallet. Portions are copious, the meat is perfectly slivered and the salads are fresh.
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Millet Hanı
A pleasant venue. Where else could you sip a cup of tea or sup a soup in a five-century-old converted caravanserai? The whole experience is a bit marred by the gaudy beach umbrellas in the courtyard.
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Önder Lahmacun Salonu
Turkish pizzas never tasted so good in this modern eatery situated a short bag-haul from Kurtuluş Camii.
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Baklava Ünlüler
Another treasure-trove for cake and sweet lovers with - you guessed it - excellent fıstıklı (pistachio) baklavas.
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Orkide Kahkeci
The tantalising scent of freshly baked cakes and biscuits wafting from the door will perk up even the most jaded proboscis.
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Yörem Mutfağı
What began as a simple lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food) feeding nearby office workers has morphed into an elegant spot serving some of Gaziantep's best homestyle food. Good-value lunches are a pick-and-point affair – the dishes change daily – and dinner is more formal with a wider range. The country cottage decor belies the actual sophistication of some of the city's best food. To find Yörem Mutfağı, look for the AK Parti sign on the street skirting the northen edge of the Atatürk Kültür Parkı, and turn right.
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Sahan
Located in the restored Şıra Hanı, Sahan dishes up excellent versions of local specialities. It's licensed, so at the very least pop in for a beer, wine and a few meze in the elegant and spacious courtyard.
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Metanet Lokantası
Left, right, left again. That's it, over there. The sort of place you only find if you go looking for it. Tucked away in a side street near Kozluca Camii, the Metanet has always been part of the local knowledge. The moustached waiters, who seem to have been a fixture here for decades, conscientiously mince the meat around noon in front of a big grill. Ayran (yoghurt drink) is served in a tin bowl, and the atmosphere is convivial. Much less institutionalised than İmam Çağdaş.
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Çınarlı
Resisting the passage of time, the Çınarlı still enjoys a great reputation for its yöresel yemeks (traditional dishes), a perfect excuse to experiment with lesser-known dishes such as ekşili ufak köfte (small sour meatballs), yuvarlama (chickpea, meat and yoghurt soup) or kuruluk dolma (spicy stuffed aubergine). The decor works a treat, with three small rooms decorated with rugs, weapons and other collectibles, as well as a bigger dining room upstairs where you can enjoy live music in the afternoon. It's a pistachio's toss from the war memorial (walk down the stairs).
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