Side — Que Voir & Que Faire
- Side Merkez Çarşısı & Historic Mosque
- Side Kent Müzesi & Cultural Square
- Antalya Regional Bazaar & Tea Gardens
- Side Panoramic Viewpoint & Park
Gastronomie & Spécialités Locales — Side
Dining in Side reflects the culinary heritage of Mediterranean & Turquoise Coast, combining fresh market produce, wood-fired pide and kebabs, cold olive-oil meze, and traditional Turkish tea house culture.
1. Kebaps Régionaux, Pide & Mezzés Emblématiques
Side
- Traditional regional kebabs, wood-fired pide & seasonal meze
- Turkish breakfast (serpme kahvaltı) & Rize black tea
- Adana Kebap & Antalya Tahinli Piyaz — Hand-minced zırh lamb kebab grilled over oak charcoal, and Antalya white bean salad dressed in rich sesame tahini.
- Hatay Künefe & Tepsi Kebabı — Crisp shredded kadayıf pastry filled with stretchy Antakya cheese soaked in light blossom syrup.
- Mersin Tantuni & Mediterranean Lagos — Spiced diced beef stir-fried on a convex sac griddle wrapped in warm lavash with sumac onions.
Région Méditerranéenne (Côte Turquoise)
Gastronomie & Spécialités Locales
Adana Kebap & Antalya Tahinli Piyaz (Hand-minced zırh lamb kebab grilled over oak charcoal, and Antalya white bean salad dressed in rich sesame tahini.) Hatay Künefe & Tepsi Kebabı (Crisp shredded kadayıf pastry filled with stretchy Antakya cheese soaked in light blossom syrup.) Mersin Tantuni & Mediterranean Lagos (Spiced diced beef stir-fried on a convex sac griddle wrapped in warm lavash with sumac onions.)
Traditional Turkish Drinks: Şalgam Suyu (fermented purple carrot drink), Fresh Finike Orange & Pomegranate Juice, Yayık Ayranı, Taurus Mountain Wild Thyme Tea (Kekik Çayı)
2. Déjeuner en Esnaf Lokantası & Dîner Meyhane (₺350–₺950)
Explore the central çarşı (market quarter) of Side alongside regional culinary landmarks including Antalya Kaleiçi & Doğu Garajı Bazaar, Adana Kazancılar Çarşısı, Antakya Uzun Çarşı for local cheeses, olives, spices, and freshly baked simit and pide.
Recommended Dining Areas: Antalya Kaleiçi & Doğu Garajı Bazaar · Adana Kazancılar Çarşısı · Antakya Uzun Çarşı
Traditional Turkish Drinks: Şalgam Suyu (fermented purple carrot drink) · Fresh Finike Orange & Pomegranate Juice · Yayık Ayranı · Taurus Mountain Wild Thyme Tea (Kekik Çayı)