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What to eat in Turkey?

312 reviews227 places
7.43

BiteCritic critics have posted 312 dish reviews in Turkey, with an average score of 7.4/10. The highest-rated dish is Sufle, scoring 9.4/10 from 1 review. Critics also rate Kuru Cacık, Kabak tatlısı, and Vişneli Ekmek Kadayıfı highly. Seckin Cigerci is the highest-rated place, scoring 9.7/10 from 1 review; its top dish is Liver Kebab. Most of the activity is in Ankara and Istanbul. The latest review was posted on November 2, 2026.

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RankPlaceScore
1
Seckin Cigerci
C35920, Atatürk, 1006. Sk. No:3, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye
Top dish: Liver Kebab
9.671 review
2
Mutlu Döner
Remzi Oğuz Arık, Güvenlik Cd. 59/A, 06680 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Top dish: Döner kebab
9.631 review
3
Guşgana Kebap & Fırın
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Partner · Mutlukent, Doğan Taşdelen Blv. No:35/A, 06810 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Top dish: Adana kebap
9.621 review
4
Dürümcü Mustafa
Molla Fenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:53, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Top dish: Adana kebap
9.621 review
5
Çarşıhan Lahmacun
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Taner Kışlalı, 2818. Cd. No: 25, 06810 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Top dish: Lahmacun
9.542 reviews
6
İskitler Gece Dönercisi
Zübeyde Hanım, Turgut Özal 2 Blv No:55, 06070 Altındağ/Ankara, Türkiye
Top dish: Döner kebab
9.531 review
7
Antakya Efsanesi
Kocatepe Mahallesi, Kızılay, Meşrutiyet Cd. No:28/B, 06420 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Top dish: Adana kebap
9.501 review
8
Cafer Usta Kebap
Son Durak, Harbiye, 9 Sultan Caddesi, 31000 Defne/Hatay, Türkiye
Top dish: Adana kebap
9.331 review
9
Volkan Piknik
Kızılay, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Blv. No:20 D:B, 06430 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
Top dish: Kabak tatlısı
9.251 review
10
Kokoreççi Hacı Ulus Merkez
Hacı Bayram, Temmuz Sk. no:20, 06050 ulus/Ankara, Türkiye
Top dish: Kokoreç
9.142 reviews

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Brussels Waffles review by ekinakbiyik at Edificus Waffle & Foods, Gölcük/Kocaeli, Türkiye

Ekin AKBIYIK

₺295
8.39

Brussels Waffles

Dessert

TürkiyeEdificus Waffle & Foods· Gölcük/Kocaeli

The portion size is awful, thankfully we're only rating the taste. This waffle is called a black triangle waffle, and the photo on the QR code menu was small. However, even the large waffles from our university years have shrunk in portion size. I hope the taste doesn't deteriorate. I think there was a Turkish flag on it because it's October 29th. It was a nice presentation. You feel happy while eating the waffle. It's not doughy, nor is it crispy. It appealed to both the eye and the palate. I liked this one the most in Kocaeli. People would come from Izmit to Değirmendere just to eat this.

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Kuzu şiş review by Yehanoha at Kebapçı Mustafa 01 Adanalılar, Yenimahalle/Ankara, Türkiye

Özgür Akbıyık

₺500
7.43

Kuzu şiş

Meat Dish

The unique thing about this place is the constant cycle of grilling, so charcoal is available at all hours of the day. You can enjoy your preferred skewer in a casual and friendly atmosphere without waiting for hours. The amount of meat in the lamb skewer was good, and it was nicely spread inside the wrap. Although the wrap bread looked thick, it was soft and managed to become a cohesive whole by absorbing the sauce. I think if the amount of spices were reduced and the meat flavor were brought out a little more, it would be an even more successful wrap.

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Ev Yapımı Soğan Halkası review by Yehanoha at Akali Cepa, Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye

Özgür Akbıyık

₺299
8.04

Ev Yapımı Soğan Halkası

Restaurant Specific Dishes

TürkiyeAkali Cepa· Çankaya/Ankara

In my opinion, this was by far one of the best items on the shop; the thickly sliced onion rings, despite being crispy in the breading, were beautifully cooked. The breading had a slightly sweet taste, which almost made the onion rings resemble Turkish lokma (a type of Turkish dessert). I liked it.

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Tavuk pilav review by ekinakbiyik at Bi Kova Pilav İzmit, İzmit/Kocaeli, Türkiye

Ekin AKBIYIK

₺250
8

Tavuk pilav

Gourmet Selection

TürkiyeBi Kova Pilav İzmit· İzmit/Kocaeli

A quick and practical meal. Finally, we met our protein needs cheaply. Quite filling. Apparently, they use Baldo rice and have an athlete's menu. Sprinkle some black pepper on top, and with a glass of ayran (yogurt drink), it just melts in your mouth. We will advocate for clean food. I'm increasing the score by 0.2 points; I was actually going to give it 7.88, but I rounded it. Dear Bitecritic officials, please do something so that Ankara bowls also become this pricey.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated dish in Turkey?
On BiteCritic, Sufle is the highest-rated dish in Turkey, with a score of 9.4/10 from 1 review.
Which restaurant in Turkey has the highest-rated dishes?
Seckin Cigerci has the highest dish rating so far: 9.7/10 from 1 review.
How many places in Turkey are reviewed on BiteCritic?
227 places in Turkey have at least one dish review on BiteCritic (312 in total).
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