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.
İskender Restaurant (Original)
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
Kebapçı İskender
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
Arap Şükrü Restaurant
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
Çiçek Izgara
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
Cumbalı Köşk Restaurant
Popular Ottoman / Traditional Turkish restaurant in Bursa.
Known for: Restored Ottoman mansion near Bursa Castle with panoramic city views
Tophane Mah., Osmangazi, Bursa
Yıldız Entegre Restaurant
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
Bursa Koca Seyit
Popular Turkish / Döner restaurant in Bursa.
Known for: Fast, cheap, and genuinely local; no tourist markup
Maksem Mah., Osmangazi, Bursa
Tarihi Cantakuzenoğlu Lokantası
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)
Kebapçı İskender
Arap Şükrü Restaurant
Çiçek Izgara
Cumbalı Köşk Restaurant
Yıldız Entegre Restaurant
Bursa Koca Seyit
Tarihi Cantakuzenoğlu Lokantası
Mahfel Restaurant
Çiftçi Fırın (Baker's Oven)
Fıstıklı Et Mangal
Abacı Kültür Evi
Hacı Bey Kebap ve Lahmacun
Cafe Kitap (Bookstore Cafe)
Tarihi Süt Hamamı (Historic Milk Bath Cafe)
Yaren Gözleme
Meydan Restaurant
Köy Evi Pide Salonu
Tarihi Çiçek Pastanesi
Abuzer Usta Pide
Gölpark Restaurant (Uludağ)
Tarihi Süleymaniye Hamamı Cafe
Döner
Bursa Döner Sarayı
Seafood
Nilüfer Balık Restaurant
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
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. |