A multifaceted dining scene in Antalya allows visitors to experiment with Turkey’s cuisine before trying that of other countries like Italy, Greece, and France. Here’s our pick of the best dining spots on Antalya’s foodie map – serving everything from haute cuisine to traditional Turkish kebabs.
Vanilla Lounge is found next door to Hadrian's Gate
Vanilla Lounge
Enjoy a head-turning fusion of ultra-contemporary cooking in an historic Ottoman-era setting at the stylish Vanilla Lounge. Just a brief five-minute stroll from Hadrian’s Gate, this chic restaurant – under the keen eye of British head chef and owner Wayne Hoggard – prides itself on cool designer vibes and intimate lighting. The menu leans Italian, with a sparky Asian twist – think salmon gravadlax with ginger foam, wasabi and soy dressing, alongside a rich and savoury wild mushroom tagliatelle, or a range of crowd-pleasing pizzas. Anything but a vanilla experience.
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Club Arma's stylish interior is a great place to hang out
Vanilla Lounge
With knockout views out across the pretty harbour, Antalya old town and Bey Dağları mountains far in the distance, it’s no wonder Club Arma is such a popular year-round draw for in-the-know diners from the region. With a menu that puts the lush bounty of the Mediterranean front and centre – grilled octopus, roasted sea bass, lobster thermidor – served in the photogenic setting of a rustic former flour mill, Arma is just the spot for a dining experience that takes you far away from the daily grind.
