Thrace & Marmara
Suvla's 60 hectares of certified organic vineyards are located near Kabatepe on the opposite side of the peninsula, but its winery, complete with an ultra…
Must-see restaurants in Thrace & Marmara
Çanakkale
On the corner of the Aynalı Çarşı, this no-frills place named in honour of a plentiful local fish (sardalya means sardine) serves everything from…
Çanakkale
Make your way to the northern end of Çanakkale's waterfront kordon for this relaxed and stylish cafe offering excellent all-day breakfasts. Either select…
Thrace & Marmara
Welcome to Gökçeada's best homestyle cooking. There's no fixed menu, but you can guarantee everything will be delicious. The younger waitstaff often speak…
Thrace & Marmara
Look for the free-standing bell tower of the Ayia Marina church to find this welcoming cafe, which is tucked into the adjacent garden. The village-style…
Thrace & Marmara
Gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) are made to order by the co-owner's mum at this relaxed garden cafe in Tepeköy. Recycled furniture adds a hipster tinge to…
Çanakkale
Peynir helvası (a dessert of flour or semolina, butter and sugar) is the showcase dish at this family-owned business. Try it with a scoop of vanilla ice…
Doyuranlar Aile Çay ve Gözleme
Gallipoli Peninsula
The village women in charge of this roadside eatery and çay bahçesi (tea garden) midway between Eceabat and Kabatepe serve up huge breakfast platters,…
Çanakkale
The restaurant at Hotel Limani is popular for good reason. The glass-fronted building on the kordon (waterfront promenade) is stylish and inviting; the…
Thrace & Marmara
Established in 1860, and still run by descendants of the original owners, this cafe in the Greek hilltop village of Zeytinli is a brilliant spot for a…
Thrace & Marmara
A good time is assured at this atmospheric village restaurant overlooking vineyards and the 1780 Ayios Yioryios church. The menu includes goat stew,…
Thrace & Marmara
Framed by grape arbours, our favourite cafe in Merkez is concealed in an old stone house a short walk from the main square. Colourful tables fill Balbadem…
Edirne
Recommended by locals for its tasty tava ciğer (thinly sliced calf's liver deep fried and eaten with crispy fried red chillies) and köfte (meatballs),…
Edirne
The piliç (chicken) roasting in the window signals the house speciality at this extremely popular esnaf lokanta (eatery serving ready-made food). Order a…
Edirne
Concealed behind a narrow doorway, Patio's spacious inner courtyard is one of Edirne's most relaxing places to eat and drink. Beer, wine and cocktails…
Thrace & Marmara
Next to the water ('liman' means 'harbour'), this laid-back place is particularly pleasant on summer nights, when seats on the outdoor terrace are highly…
Çanakkale
A display of old radios, cameras and photographs adorns the walls of this small and extremely friendly cafe, which serves Turkish and espresso coffee, hot…
Thrace & Marmara
Right on the main square of the Greek village of Tepeköy, this cafe is one of the most welcoming spots on the island. Villagers alternate leisurely chats…
Çanakkale
Head to this hang-out near the Trojan Horse for a hamburger, fajitas or pizza. Louder as the night gets older, the music is indie and Western rather than…
Thrace & Marmara
Every visitor to Gökçeada makes their way to the island's most popular cafe at some stage, lured by its most famous creation, the efi badem. A sugar…
Çanakkale
The outdoor terrace of this extremely friendly place on the northern stretch of the kordon is always packed with locals, so you should book ahead to…
Edirne
This bright, modern and very friendly joint is perhaps the best place in town to try a porsyon (portion) of tava ciğer (thinly sliced calf's liver deep…
Çanakkale
Locals have been coming here for slap-up meals since 1940. A two-storey place on the kordon, it serves seafood that often comes straight off the fishing…
Çanakkale
Cheap and cheerful is the motto at this popular ev yemekleri (eatery serving home-cooked food) close to the clock tower. Choose from bean, vegetable and…
Thrace & Marmara
The most popular of various köfte (meatball) restaurants overlooking the waterfront, Özcanlar has been serving up a limited range of soups, meat dishes…
Edirne
Appropriately located near the fish fountain just off Saraçlar Caddesi, this tiny eatery next to the city's busiest fishmonger cooks up fresh catch of the…
Thrace & Marmara
For a sundowner with million-dollar views over the water, head to the terrace restaurant at the Yakamoz Motel.
