Thousands of tourists flock each year to the Mediterranean for its cuisine that attracts well deserved attention. Mediterranean cuisines contains many local delicacies. When visiting Antalya, one of the Mediterranean cities frequented by foodies, we recommend that you sample the regional specialties.
Local Flavours of Belek, Antalya
In addition to its unique natural beauty, Belek also stands out for an abundance of delectable Turkish cuisine options. Belek, Antalya’s regional dishes consist of foods prepared with traditional methods and local ingredients.
Hülüklü Çorbası (Soup), which was designated a "Geographically Marked Product" in 2019, is one of Belek's most well-known dishes. This dish is also known as "Düğün Çorbası (Wedding Soup)" and consists of bone broth, rice-boiled chickpeas, tripe, tomatoes, onions, lemons, mint, pepper, butter, and salt. This soup, which can be eaten at any time of year, can also be consumed cold.
Gökçesu pilavı (pilaf), comprised of rice, chickpeas, parsley, carrot, and dill, is favoured by many visitors to Belek. This special rice, which is available at all local restaurants, has a distinct flavour and a delicate texture.
The Şilofta tatlısı (dessert) stands out among the regional delicacies. The addition of healthy ingredients such as sesame, walnut, almond, fig, and grape to boiled phyllo creates a unique, sweet flavour.
Antalya Piyazı is made with tahini, in contrast to other cities in the country. Tahini piyaz, which has been consumed for more than a century, is a favourite of both domestic and international tourists.
Enginarlı Girit Kebabı (the Cretan Kebab with Artichokes), a specialty of Mediterranean cuisine, is a dish that visitors to Belek should absolutely try. The Kebab, which consists of artichokes, cubed meat, onions, and tomatoes, is cooked using a distinct method.
Hibeş, made with tahini, garlic, cumin, salt, lemon, and red pepper, is one of Antalya's most versatile flavours. The appetiser can also be used as a sauce in other dishes.
The unique mushroom pastry contains mushrooms, parsley, onion, pepper, salt, and olive oil. The pastry, to which various ingredients may be added, is prepared on a metal tray.
In Antalya, the kabak tatlısı (pumpkin dessert) revered throughout Türkiye, is prepared with the addition of tahini and walnuts. The distinctive flavour develops after a lengthy maturation period and plays a significant role in Belek's regional cuisine.
Yanıksı dondurma (burnt ice cream), another unique flavour of Antalya, is made with goat's milk. This treat is created when milk is slightly scorched during the boiling process and can be found in many local ice cream shops and bakeries.
Antalya's local delicacy, şiş köfte (shish meatballs), are prepared by cooking over a coal fire. Shish meatballs, which are among the must-try flavours in Belek, are praised for their impressive flavour.
Arap kadayıfı is prepared with cinnamon, walnuts, and sherbet. Kadayif, consisting of walnuts added to small rounds of dough, is one of the city's signature flavours.
Bergamot jam, which is among the special flavours of Antalya's Belek district, where there are countless jam types, wins the appreciation of lucky tourists.
Serpme Börek prepared with cheese, minced meat or potatoes added to thinly rolled phyllo is also among the must-try traditional tastes of the city.
In Belek, Antalya the Calista Luxury Resort awaits you with its restaurants that serve regional delicacies to offer a unique vacation experience through the opportunity to try new flavours.
Restaurants in Belek Where You Can Sample Regional Specialties
Belek, Antalya satisfies all palates with its restaurants serving a variety of local and international cuisines. In Belek's finest local eateries, you can sample unique Mediterranean dishes.
You can visit Piyazcı Ahmet, Arap Nazmi, Piyazcı Sami, Özdoyum Restaurant or Aksu Şimşek Köfte to try the special tahini piyaz in Antalya, which is favoured for its piyaz.
Börekçi Tevfik, Zamora and Fıtır Börek are where you can sample the serpme börek, which is one of the daily favourites. These places start welcoming hungry guests at the first light of day.
Arap Nazmi, Şişçi Ramazan, Topçu Kebap and Özdoyum Restaurant are restaurants renowned for serving the tastiest şiş köfte, which are prepared on special skewers and have a flavour suitable for all palates.
Seafood is one of the most popular ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. Belek, Antalya is extremely abundant in seafood varieties. Visit one of the best fish restaurants in Belek, such as Sandal Balık, Lara Balık Evi, or Antalya Balık Evi, for a dinner featuring fresh fish prepared with an assortment of preparation techniques.
Dessert is necessary after dinner. One of the local desserts of Antalya, tahinli kabak tatlısı is available at Mevlana Restaurant and 7 Mehmet. You can order Arap Kadayıfı after dinner at Hasan Antalya Restaurant, Şişci İbo, Arap Nazmi, and at Topcu Kebap.
You should visit Akdeniz Dondurma, Zamora, Nur Pastanesi, and Giliğ Dondurma to sample the ‘burnt’ goat's milk ice cream.
Stay at the Calista Luxury Resort for an idyllic vacation where you can sample all the enticing local flavours of Antalya. The restaurants of the facility, which are centrally located and therefore easily accessible to guests, offers a variety of regional specialties.
