Pizza Al Forno

Pizza Al Forno is a casual Italian-Turkish restaurant set in a garden within the Barbaros Mahallesi area of Kaleiçi, Antalya's historic old quarter, operating a genuine wood-fired pizza oven alongside a Turkish meze selection in a relaxed open-air setting. The restaurant fills a specific niche in Kaleiçi: it offers a credible alternative to Turkish food for visitors who want something familiar without leaving the atmospheric old-town environment. The wood-fired oven is the kitchen's centrepiece and the feature that separates this restaurant from the many Kaleiçi cafés that list pizza on a laminated tourist menu. The Margherita — a benchmark for any wood-fired pizza — arrives with a properly blistered cornicione (crust edge), a thin centre, and fresh tomato sauce that does not overwhelm the fior di latte-style cheese. The truffle mushroom pizza, one of the more distinctive items on a focused menu, uses both truffle oil and dried porcini for a mushroom intensity that stands up well in the outdoor setting. A selection of Italian-influenced pasta dishes runs alongside the pizza options. The Turkish meze selection allows the restaurant to serve mixed groups where not everyone wants pizza. The garden seating with trailing plants and shaded tables is the primary draw for evening diners. Service is relaxed. Tiramisu is made in-house and is the strongest dessert option. No bookings are required; the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis.