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Restaurants in Düzce

Best Restaurants in Düzce 2026

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

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Köşk Restaurant, Lokanta Bolu Mutfağı and Balık Evi Akçakoca. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Düzce, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Düzce is a verdant province in northwestern Turkey's western Black Sea region, famed for its hazelnut orchards, rushing rivers, alpine forests, and the vast Efteni Lake wetland. Sandwiched between Istanbul and Ankara along the Trans-European Motorway (D-100), it offers whitewater rafting on the Melen River, mountain trekking toward Bolu's Yedigöller plateaus, and the culinary heritage of a region recognized as one of Turkey's great gastronomic belts.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Turkish / Grills

Köşk Restaurant

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–10.50)4.3/5

Popular Turkish / Grills restaurant in Düzce.

Known for: Kuzu tandır (slow-roasted lamb), mixed grill platter

Merkez Mah., İzzet Baysal Cad. No: 22, Düzce

Regional Anatolian

Lokanta Bolu Mutfağı

100–220 TRY/person (~$3–6.60)4.4/5

Popular Regional Anatolian restaurant in Düzce.

Known for: Slow-cooked casseroles, tarhana soup, Black Sea vegetables

Cedidiye Mah., Düzce

Black Sea Seafood

Balık Evi Akçakoca

250–600 TRY/person (~$7.50–18)4.5/5

Popular Black Sea Seafood restaurant in Düzce.

Known for: Hamsi (Black Sea anchovy), lüfer (bluefish), midye dolma

Sahil Cad. No: 14, Akçakoca, Düzce

Turkish Pastry & Desserts

Fındıklı Pastanesi

40–120 TRY/person (~$1.20–3.60)4.3/5

Popular Turkish Pastry & Desserts restaurant in Düzce.

Known for: Hazelnut baklava, künefe, sütlaç (rice pudding)

Atatürk Bulvarı No: 5, Düzce

Turkish / Riverside

Melen Kıyı Restaurant

150–300 TRY/person (~$4.50–9)4.4/5

Popular Turkish / Riverside restaurant in Düzce.

Known for: Alabalık (trout), köfte, mangal

Melen Çayı Kenarı, Cumayeri, Düzce

Turkish Pide

Pide Salonu Düzce

80–180 TRY/person (~$2.40–5.40)4.2/5

Popular Turkish Pide restaurant in Düzce.

Known for: Black Sea style pide (karalahana pide, kıymalı pide)

Merkez, Düzce

Grills / BBQ

Konuralp Et Mangal

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–10.50)4.3/5

Popular Grills / BBQ restaurant in Düzce.

Known for: Adana kebab, lamb ribs, grilled vegetables

Konuralp Mahallesi, Düzce

Tea & Light Snacks

Düzce Çay Bahçesi & Kıraathane

20–80 TRY/person (~$0.60–2.40)4.1/5

Popular Tea & Light Snacks restaurant in Düzce.

Known for: Turkish çay (tea), simit, gözleme

Atatürk Parkı İçi, Düzce

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Köşk Restaurant

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–10.50)

Fındıklı Pastanesi

40–120 TRY/person (~$1.20–3.60)

Melen Kıyı Restaurant

150–300 TRY/person (~$4.50–9)

Pide Salonu Düzce

80–180 TRY/person (~$2.40–5.40)

Efteni Göl Restaurant

120–300 TRY/person (~$3.60–9)

Hünkâr Döner

60–150 TRY/person (~$1.80–4.50)

Yöresel Lezzet Evi

80–180 TRY/person (~$2.40–5.40)

Kahvaltı Evi Düzce

100–200 TRY/person (~$3–6)

Orman Restaurant

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–10.50)

Hasanlar Göl Kenarı

120–280 TRY/person (~$3.60–8.40)

Çorbacı Düzce

50–120 TRY/person (~$1.50–3.60)

Düzce Burger & Fast Food

80–200 TRY/person (~$2.40–6)

Yayla Et Lokantası

150–320 TRY/person (~$4.50–9.60)

Black Sea Regional

Sümela Karadeniz Mutfağı

130–280 TRY/person (~$3.90–8.40)

Karadeniz Sofrası

120–270 TRY/person (~$3.60–8)

Farm

Meyve Bahçesi Kır Kahvaltısı

150–280 TRY/person (~$4.50–8.40)

Fresh Juice & Light Snacks

Taze Meyve Suyu Büfesi

30–80 TRY (~$0.90–2.40)

Freshwater Fish

Irmak Balık Restaurant

200–450 TRY/person (~$6–13.50)

Grills

Konuralp Et Mangal

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–10.50)

Kebab

Yıldız Kebap

120–280 TRY/person (~$3.60–8.40)

Light Meals & Coffee

Akçakoca Denizkızı Café

80–200 TRY/person (~$2.40–6)

Pizza

Düzce Pizza & Lahmacun

60–160 TRY/person (~$1.80–4.80)

Regional Anatolian

Lokanta Bolu Mutfağı

100–220 TRY/person (~$3–6.60)

Seafood

Balık Evi Akçakoca

250–600 TRY/person (~$7.50–18)

Tea & Light Snacks

Düzce Çay Bahçesi & Kıraathane

20–80 TRY/person (~$0.60–2.40)

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.

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