Kars Restaurants

  1. Antep Lahmacun Salonu

    Pide and lahmacun (Arabic pizza) aficionados head straight to this humble joint to gobble a flavoursome local-style pizza at pauper's prices any time of the day.

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  2. Antep Sofrası

    The pastel-coloured walls of this relative newcomer are only part of its appeal. It's usually the tasty kebaps, pide and other feel-good food that keep the cash register ringing.

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  3. Bistro Kars

    It didn't take long for the Bistro Kars, opened in 2005, to capture the hearts and tummies of well-heeled locals and visitors alike. The list of meze gallops through patlıcan (aubergine), yoghurt, pepper, salads and other goodies that are too hard to pronounce - all irresistibly fresh. You can also dig into well-executed meat and fish dishes and wash it all down with a glass of wine or a beer (hallelujah!).

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  4. Eylül Pastanesi

    If you've got the munchies, this colourful pastry shop has a wide range of treats, best enjoyed at the small tables out the front. It's also a good place to start the morning with a hearty kahvaltı .

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  5. Fasıl Ocakbaşı

    This place is housed in an unsightly concrete building, at a major intersection. Never mind, the interior is much more elegant, with parquet floors, dark wood furniture, earthy tones and large windows. The menu covers enough territory to please most palates but results can be patchy.

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  7. İstihkam Çay Bahçesi

    This leafy spot by the canal is the perfect salve after trudging up to the castle. Sip a glass of tea in the shade.

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  8. Kayabaşı Cafe Restorant

    After a turn around the nearby park, nab a table on the terrace and warm yourself with a kebap, a pide or balık (fish) in this well-positioned eatery, about 500m west of the centre. Forget the cold beer in hand - it's not licensed.

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  9. Ocakbaşı Restoran

    One of Kars' best choices, the Ocakbaşı has two adjoining rooms, including a mock troglodytic one in the Ocakbaşı 2, and does a brisk trade any time of the day. It continues to win plaudits for its excellent ali nazık (eggplant puree with yogurt and meat).

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  10. Sema Tatlı Pastanesi

    With a remarkable rack of cakes, pastries and puddings from which to choose, plus a mellow atmosphere and a historic setting, this is the ideal spot for capping a meal off.

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  11. Seyidoğlu

    The place towards all heads turn when it comes to sampling a heavenly baklava or a sticky dondurma (ice cream) in civilised surroundings. You can also chow down on inexpensive snacks. Ah, luscious Seyidoğlu.

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