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Restaurants in Bursa

Best Restaurants in Bursa 2026

How to eat well in Bursa at every budget, and the local dishes you shouldn't leave without trying.

The short answer: start with İskender Restaurant (Original), Kebapçı İskender and Arap Şükrü Restaurant. This guide profiles 24+ restaurants and places to eat in Bursa, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Bursa is Turkey's fourth-largest city and the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, nestled at the foot of Uludağ mountain on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara. Known as 'Yeşil Bursa' (Green Bursa) for its abundant parks and forests, the city blends extraordinary Ottoman heritage with modern industry, thermal spas, alpine skiing, and the birthplace of İskender kebap.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Turkish / İskender Kebap

İskender Restaurant (Original)

$$ — ₺150–250 (~$4.35–$7.25) per person4.7/5

Popular Turkish / İskender Kebap restaurant in Bursa.

Known for: The restaurant founded in 1867 by İskender Efendi, inventor of the dish; fifth-generation family ownership

Atatürk Cad. No:60, Osmangazi, Bursa

Turkish / İskender Kebap

Kebapçı İskender

$$ — ₺140–230 (~$4–$6.70) per person4.5/5

Popular Turkish / İskender Kebap restaurant in Bursa.

Known for: Family-owned branch of the İskender dynasty; consistent quality since 1960s

Cemal Nadir Cad. No:4, Osmangazi, Bursa

Turkish Seafood & Meze

Arap Şükrü Restaurant

$$$ — ₺400–700 (~$11.60–$20) per person4.6/5

Popular Turkish Seafood & Meze restaurant in Bursa.

Known for: Established 1870s; one of Bursa's oldest restaurants known for fresh Marmara fish

Sakarya Cad. No:4, Osmangazi, Bursa

Turkish Grill / Kebap

Çiçek Izgara

$$ — ₺200–350 (~$5.80–$10) per person4.4/5

Popular Turkish Grill / Kebap restaurant in Bursa.

Known for: Popular lunch spot for local workers and families; authentic Bursa-style grilled meats

Belediye Cad. No:15, Osmangazi, Bursa

Ottoman / Traditional Turkish

Cumbalı Köşk Restaurant

$$$ — ₺500–900 (~$14.50–$26) per person4.5/5

Popular Ottoman / Traditional Turkish restaurant in Bursa.

Known for: Restored Ottoman mansion near Bursa Castle with panoramic city views

Tophane Mah., Osmangazi, Bursa

Turkish Home Cooking

Yıldız Entegre Restaurant

$ — ₺80–150 (~$2.32–$4.35) per person4.2/5

Popular Turkish Home Cooking restaurant in Bursa.

Known for: Home-style Turkish food popular with local families; generous portions at low prices

Altıparmak Mah., Osmangazi, Bursa

Turkish / Döner

Bursa Koca Seyit

$ — ₺50–120 (~$1.45–$3.48) per person4.3/5

Popular Turkish / Döner restaurant in Bursa.

Known for: Fast, cheap, and genuinely local; no tourist markup

Maksem Mah., Osmangazi, Bursa

Traditional Turkish Lokanta

Tarihi Cantakuzenoğlu Lokantası

$ — ₺60–120 (~$1.74–$3.48) per person4.4/5

Popular Traditional Turkish Lokanta restaurant in Bursa.

Known for: A canteen inside the covered bazaar open since the 1950s; cash only

Kapalı Çarşı içi, Osmangazi, Bursa

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

İskender Restaurant (Original)

$$ — ₺150–250 (~$4.35–$7.25) per person

Kebapçı İskender

$$ — ₺140–230 (~$4–$6.70) per person

Arap Şükrü Restaurant

$$$ — ₺400–700 (~$11.60–$20) per person

Çiçek Izgara

$$ — ₺200–350 (~$5.80–$10) per person

Cumbalı Köşk Restaurant

$$$ — ₺500–900 (~$14.50–$26) per person

Yıldız Entegre Restaurant

$ — ₺80–150 (~$2.32–$4.35) per person

Bursa Koca Seyit

$ — ₺50–120 (~$1.45–$3.48) per person

Tarihi Cantakuzenoğlu Lokantası

$ — ₺60–120 (~$1.74–$3.48) per person

Mahfel Restaurant

$$$ — ₺500–800 (~$14.50–$23) per person

Çiftçi Fırın (Baker's Oven)

$ — ₺40–100 (~$1.16–$2.90) per person

Fıstıklı Et Mangal

$$$ — ₺400–700 (~$11.60–$20) per person

Abacı Kültür Evi

$ — ₺80–200 (~$2.32–$5.80) per person

Hacı Bey Kebap ve Lahmacun

$ — ₺60–130 (~$1.74–$3.77) per person

Cafe Kitap (Bookstore Cafe)

$ — ₺80–180 (~$2.32–$5.22) per person

Tarihi Süt Hamamı (Historic Milk Bath Cafe)

$ — ₺40–100 (~$1.16–$2.90) per person

Yaren Gözleme

$ — ₺50–80 (~$1.45–$2.32) per person

Meydan Restaurant

$$ — ₺200–400 (~$5.80–$11.60) per person

Köy Evi Pide Salonu

$ — ₺60–120 (~$1.74–$3.48) per person

Tarihi Çiçek Pastanesi

$ — ₺40–120 (~$1.16–$3.48) per person

Abuzer Usta Pide

$ — ₺50–100 (~$1.45–$2.90) per person

Gölpark Restaurant (Uludağ)

$$ — ₺200–400 (~$5.80–$11.60) per person

Tarihi Süleymaniye Hamamı Cafe

$ — ₺20–60 (~$0.58–$1.74) per person

Döner

Bursa Döner Sarayı

$$ — ₺120–200 (~$3.48–$5.80) per person

Seafood

Nilüfer Balık Restaurant

$$$ — ₺450–800 (~$13–$23) per person

Dining etiquette & tips

Navigate the local food scene confidently.

Tip

Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.

Tip

Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.

Tip

Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.

Food budget guide

What to expect at different price points.

Level Price Description
Budget $5-15/meal Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants.
Mid-range $15-40/meal Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus.
Upscale $40+/meal Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences.