Antalya

Antalya’s no-nonsense atmosphere - bright lights, utilitarian furniture - is uplifted by a whimsical nautical mural and white brick arches for a softening effect. And that’s fitting for a home-style place serving hearty, comfortable food. Start with house-made dips - garlicky eggplant, beetroot or kidney-bean, served with fluffy Turkish bread. Charcoal-grilled meat is the star attraction - lamb doner and kebabs, kofta, chicken shish - all smoky and tender. Or try seafood: grilled basa, pillow-soft calamari, succulent prawns and baby octopus. Crisp, wafer-thin pizzas round out the menu: go for marinated lamb mince in rich tomato sauce.