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Restaurants in Hatay

Best Restaurants in Hatay 2026

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

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Hatay Medeniyetler Sofrası, Sultan Sofrası and Ahtapot Restaurant. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Hatay, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Hatay is Turkey's southernmost province, a slender finger of land bordering Syria and the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital, Antakya—the ancient Antioch on the Orontes—was one of the great cities of the Roman and early Christian world. Hatay's layered history, distinctive Arab-influenced cuisine, and multicultural society (Turkish, Arabic, Alevi, Armenian, and Greek Orthodox communities have coexisted here for centuries) make it unlike anywhere else in Turkey. Note: a magnitude-7.8 earthquake on 6 February 2023 severely damaged Antakya; many historic structures collapsed and rebuilding is ongoing. Travellers will find a city in resilient reconstruction rather than a fully restored old town.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Hatay / Southeastern Turkish

Hatay Medeniyetler Sofrası

₺150–300/person (~$4.40–8.80)4.7/5

Popular Hatay / Southeastern Turkish restaurant in Hatay.

Known for: Full Hatay meze spread

Uzun Çarşı Cad. No:46, Antakya, Hatay 31002

Traditional Antakya

Sultan Sofrası

₺120–250/person (~$3.50–7.35)4.5/5

Popular Traditional Antakya restaurant in Hatay.

Known for: Home-style Antakya cooking

Saray Cad. No:18, Antakya, Hatay 31002

Fresh Mediterranean Seafood

Ahtapot Restaurant

₺200–450/person (~$5.90–13.25)4.5/5

Popular Fresh Mediterranean Seafood restaurant in Hatay.

Known for: Grilled fresh fish from the Bay of İskenderun

Sahil Bulvarı No:34, İskenderun, Hatay 31200

Mediterranean Seafood

Körfez Restaurant İskenderun

₺200–400/person (~$5.90–11.75)4.4/5

Popular Mediterranean Seafood restaurant in Hatay.

Known for: Whole fish selection priced by weight

İsmet Paşa Bulvarı No:12, İskenderun, Hatay 31200

Döner and Dürüm (wraps)

Dürümcü Emmi

₺60–120/person (~$1.75–3.53)4.4/5

Popular Döner and Dürüm (wraps) restaurant in Hatay.

Known for: Hatay-spiced dürüm with sumac onions

Uzun Çarşı Yanı, Antakya, Hatay 31002

Historic Antakya Cuisine

Kasr-ı Nehroz

₺300–600/person (~$8.80–17.65)4.6/5

Popular Historic Antakya Cuisine restaurant in Hatay.

Known for: Multi-course Levantine feast experience

Nehroz Sokak No:5, Antakya, Hatay 31002

Antakya Home Style

Antakya Ev Yemekleri (Home Cooking)

₺100–200/person (~$2.95–5.90)4.3/5

Popular Antakya Home Style restaurant in Hatay.

Known for: Rotating daily menu of home-cooked Hatay dishes

Kurtuluş Mah., Antakya, Hatay 31002

Grilled Offal / Local Specialty

Ciğerci Kürşat (Liver Specialist)

₺80–150/person (~$2.35–4.41)4.2/5

Popular Grilled Offal / Local Specialty restaurant in Hatay.

Known for: Freshly grilled lamb liver with herbs

Uzun Çarşı Kenarı, Antakya, Hatay 31002

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Hatay Medeniyetler Sofrası

₺150–300/person (~$4.40–8.80)

Liva Restaurant Antakya

₺150–280/person (~$4.41–8.24)

Saray Mutfağı

₺120–240/person (~$3.53–7.06)

Ova Restaurant İskenderun

₺180–350/person (~$5.30–10.30)

Şirin Lokantası

₺80–150/person (~$2.35–4.41)

Café Orontes

₺60–130/person (~$1.76–3.82)

Pide Evi Antakya (Pide House)

₺80–160/person (~$2.35–4.71)

Mediterranean

Ahtapot Restaurant

₺200–450/person (~$5.90–13.25)

Körfez Restaurant İskenderun

₺200–400/person (~$5.90–11.75)

Habibi Cafe & Restaurant

₺100–220/person (~$2.95–6.47)

Hatay Regional

Memet'in Yeri (Memet's Place)

₺90–180/person (~$2.65–5.30)

Antakya Sofrası

₺130–260/person (~$3.82–7.65)

Antakya Breakfast

Hatay Kahvaltı Evi (Breakfast House)

₺120–200/person (~$3.53–5.88)

Antakya Home Cooking

Hacı Baba Lokantası

₺90–170/person (~$2.65–5.00)

Antakya Home Style

Antakya Ev Yemekleri (Home Cooking)

₺100–200/person (~$2.95–5.90)

Bakery

Simitçi Ahmet (Sesame Bread Stand)

₺10–30/person (~$0.29–0.88)

Döner And Dürüm

Dürümcü Emmi

₺60–120/person (~$1.75–3.53)

Fresh Local Fish

Samandağ Balık Evi (Fish House)

₺150–300/person (~$4.41–8.82)

Grilled Meat

Yıldız Kebapçısı

₺100–200/person (~$2.95–5.88)

Grilled Meats

Bahçeli Restoran (Garden Restaurant)

₺150–300/person (~$4.41–8.82)

Grilled Offal

Ciğerci Kürşat (Liver Specialist)

₺80–150/person (~$2.35–4.41)

Historic Antakya Cuisine

Kasr-ı Nehroz

₺300–600/person (~$8.80–17.65)

Seafood

Arsuz Mangal & Deniz (BBQ & Sea)

₺180–350/person (~$5.29–10.29)

Sweets

Künefe Dünyası (Künefe World)

₺50–120/person (~$1.47–3.53)

Traditional Antakya

Sultan Sofrası

₺120–250/person (~$3.50–7.35)

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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