The Travel Alanya team — in Alanya since 1990Published: June 14, 2026 · TÜRSAB No. 11267
Alanya is small enough to walk most of, but its dining splits cleanly by area: hilltop terraces with a view, the seafront strip below the castle, the central streets around Sekerhane, and the quieter Saray neighborhood inland. Where you eat depends on what you want that night, whether that is a romantic dinner, a meal the kids will actually sit through, or just a good coffee.
This is an independent local guide. We have grouped 15 places by area, with a plain note on who each one suits and why you would go. Where a spot has no sea view, we say so rather than dress it up.
Which Alanya restaurants have a view and feel romantic?
Four spots stand out for a view, and they cover everything from breakfast to a late, romantic dinner. They sit on the hillside, inside the castle, and along the seafront below it.
Sır Restaurant sits on the hill near the "I Love Alanya" sign in Buyukhasbahce. It recently changed name and owner, having been known as Teras Cafe and, earlier, The Rabbit. You go for the wide panorama of the town, castle and coast, which is at its best at sunset, and it suits couples and families who want a meal with a view.
Gardenia Restaurant is inside the castle in Hisarici, serving Turkish and Mediterranean food, and it is the pick for a romantic sunset. From the garden terrace you look down over the bay, Cleopatra Beach and the old walls. Prices are mid range. One practical note: there are a lot of stairs and access is limited, so it is not the easy choice if walking is hard for anyone in your group.
House of Bohem is on the seafront in Saray, a seafood spot with a wine bar and a bohemian feel, and it works well for couples and groups alike. You go for the relaxed concept right on the beach, the view of the castle at sunset and a fresh, varied menu. It rates highly with visitors, around 4.9 on TripAdvisor. The music can get loud, so keep that in mind if you want to talk.
Open in MapsFoto: House of Bohem | Eclectic Restaurant Alanya · Google
Iskele, by the Red TowerCouples, families, groups, view
Harbour Kitchen & Bar sits by the Red Tower at the harbour, doing seafood and steak, and it suits couples, families and groups who want a view with dinner. The draw is fresh fish you pick from the display, eaten next to the Red Tower with the castle and marina in sight. Prices run mid to upper. It is a solid all-rounder for a first evening in town.
For dining at the water's edge, head to Guller Pinari, where three places sit on or beside the beach with the castle in view. They range from a smart special-occasion dinner to a daytime beach club.
Guller Pinari, seafrontSpecial occasions, couples, groups
Soul of Kitchen is a seafront fine-dining spot in Guller Pinari, cooking an organic mix of world and Turkish dishes, and it is the one to book for a special night. You sit at the water's edge with the sea and Alanya Castle in front of you, which makes it a strong choice for couples marking an occasion or for a group dinner done properly. Prices are at the high end, in keeping with the setting.
Open in MapsFoto: Soul Of Kitchen Restaurant | Alanya · Google
En Vie Beach is right on the water in Guller Pinari, serving seafood and sushi with a beach lounge feel, and it suits couples and groups who want the view with cocktails. Tables sit at the sea's edge with the castle behind, and the lounge atmosphere carries the evening along. It is about 500 metres from the centre, and prices are high.
Open in MapsFoto: En Vie Beach | Restaurant · Google
Hugo Beach Club is on the Gullerpinari shore, a beach club with cocktails, a daytime DJ and pool and sea access, and it is built for a group beach day rather than a quiet dinner. You go for the wide stretch of sea-view loungers, somewhere to relax through the day with a bar on hand. Prices are mid range. Reviews are mixed, so it is worth checking your bill before you leave.
Where do you go in the centre and for world cuisine?
The centre around Sekerhane and the inland Saray streets cover steak, sushi, Russian home cooking and Italian pizza, so this is the section for variety. None of these four are about the view; they are about the food and the room.
Ev Restaurant is a long-running place in central Sekerhane doing steak and Turkish food, and it suits couples and groups who want a lively evening. There is no view here. You go for a 25-year-old local institution where the steak leads, the service is warm and there is live music every night.
Sushi Dotto (Far East) is in Guller Pinari at the Demanor Butik Hotel, serving sushi and East Asian dishes, and it is the obvious pick for sushi lovers, couples and groups. There is no view, but the food and the room carry it: fresh sushi with a bit of dry-ice theatre on the plate, live music, and a high rating of 4.8 on TripAdvisor with a Travelers' Choice mark. Prices are mid range.
Matryoshka Cafe sits in Saray, away from the tourist strip and pleasantly quiet, cooking Russian home food like borscht, pelmeni and syrniki, and it suits families and anyone on a budget who wants something different. There is no view. You go for honest, generous home cooking at a fair price, well away from the crowds. It is canteen-style and not refined, so go for the food rather than the setting.
Open in MapsFoto: Матрешка Кафе/ Matruşka Cafe /Matryoshka Cafe · Google
Cafe Local is in the inland part of Saray with a green outdoor area, doing Neapolitan pizza, breakfast, smoothie bowls and vegan options, and it is good for families and a relaxed breakfast on a budget. No view, but the wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and fresh croissants are the reason to come, and it is friendly to vegans, children and pets. It rates around 4.8 on Google.
Where are the best spots for coffee, breakfast and dessert?
For coffee, breakfast and something sweet, four small places do one thing well each, from a full Turkish spread to specialist kunefe. None have a view; you come for the food and the room.
Kakule Vitamin Cafe in Sekerhane does Turkish breakfast, coffee and the Izmir kumru sandwich, and it is an easy, cheap stop for breakfast with the family. No view. You go for a spread-style Turkish breakfast and coffee with quick, friendly service, around 4.5 on Google.
Luuq Coffee is in Saray on Yunus Emre Caddesi, a Moroccan, Marrakesh-themed coffee and dessert spot, and it suits a coffee break or a quiet pause for two. No view. The reason to go is the styled Moroccan-inspired interior and the desserts; it is a place for a sit and a chat. Coffee reviews are mixed, so the decor and atmosphere are the draw. Prices are mid range.
Anna Piccini sits in Saray near Damlatas and the theatre, an Italian cafe and patisserie with biscotti, croissants and cakes, and it is a sweet stop for coffee and dessert. No view. You come for the handmade Italian biscotti and pastries in a warm Italian-style cafe. Note it is a cafe and bakery rather than a full restaurant, so plan it as a stop, not a meal.
Saray (behind Kale Market)Dessert, families, budget
Keyf-i Kunefe is in Saray behind the Kale Market, a kunefe specialist with more than 20 varieties plus Maras ice cream, and it is a budget-friendly dessert stop for families. No view. The pull is hand-pulled kadayif across 20-plus kunefe types in big portions, with free milk and a banana thrown in with every order.
The 15 restaurants in this guide, by area, who they suit and what stands out
Place
Area
Who it suits
Stands out for
Sır Restaurant
Buyukhasbahce (hilltop)
View, romantic, families
Panorama of town, castle and coast at sunset
Gardenia Restaurant
Hisarici, inside the castle
Romantic, sunset, view
Garden terrace over the bay and Cleopatra Beach
House of Bohem
Saray, seafront
Couples, groups, view
Bohemian beach concept, castle at sunset
Harbour Kitchen & Bar
Iskele, by the Red Tower
Couples, families, groups, view
Pick-your-own fresh fish by the Red Tower
Soul of Kitchen
Guller Pinari, seafront
Special occasions, couples, groups
Fine dining at the water's edge with castle view
En Vie Beach
Guller Pinari, on the water
Couples, groups, view
Sea-edge tables, sushi and a lounge feel
Hugo Beach Club
Gullerpinari shore
Groups, beach day, view
Sea-view loungers, daytime DJ and bar
Ev Restaurant
Sekerhane (central)
Couples, groups, evenings
25-year-old institution, steak and live music
Sushi Dotto (Far East)
Guller Pinari
Sushi lovers, couples, groups
Fresh sushi with dry-ice presentation
Matryoshka Cafe
Saray (quiet)
Families, budget, Russian food
Generous Russian home cooking, away from crowds
Cafe Local
Saray (inland)
Families, breakfast, budget
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, vegan options
Kakule Vitamin Cafe
Sekerhane
Breakfast, budget, families
Spread-style Turkish breakfast and coffee
Luuq Coffee
Saray (Yunus Emre Cd.)
Coffee break, couples
Moroccan-themed interior and desserts
Anna Piccini
Saray (near Damlatas)
Coffee, dessert, couples
Handmade Italian biscotti and pastries
Keyf-i Kunefe
Saray (behind Kale Market)
Dessert, families, budget
20-plus kunefe types and Maras ice cream
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place for a romantic dinner in Alanya?
For a romantic dinner with a sunset view, Gardenia inside the castle and Soul of Kitchen at the water's edge are the strongest picks. Gardenia looks out over the bay and Cleopatra Beach from a garden terrace, while Soul of Kitchen is a fine-dining choice for a special night by the sea. If you would rather skip the stairs at the castle, Ev Restaurant in the centre offers a warm room with live music every evening, though without a view.
Which Alanya restaurants are good for families with children?
For families, Cafe Local in Saray is friendly to children and pets and serves wood-fired pizza with vegan options, and Matryoshka Cafe nearby does generous Russian home cooking at a fair price, away from the crowds. For breakfast, Kakule Vitamin Cafe in Sekerhane is cheap and quick. Sır Restaurant on the hill also suits families who want a meal with a view.
Where are the best views in Alanya for dining?
For a view, head to the hilltop, the castle, or the seafront. Sır Restaurant near the "I Love Alanya" sign gives the widest panorama of town, castle and coast. Gardenia inside the castle looks over the bay and Cleopatra Beach. Down at sea level, Harbour Kitchen by the Red Tower, Soul of Kitchen and En Vie Beach in Guller Pinari all put the castle and the Mediterranean in front of your table.
Where can I get good seafood in Alanya?
For seafood, Harbour Kitchen & Bar by the Red Tower lets you pick fresh fish from the display, and House of Bohem on the Saray seafront serves a varied seafood menu with a wine bar. In Guller Pinari, Soul of Kitchen does fine-dining seafood at the water's edge and En Vie Beach pairs seafood with sushi in a beach-lounge setting.
Which places are budget-friendly and serve local food?
For budget local eating, Kakule Vitamin Cafe in Sekerhane does an affordable Turkish breakfast and the Izmir kumru sandwich, and Keyf-i Kunefe in Saray offers big-portion kunefe with free milk and banana on every order. Matryoshka Cafe is the pick for affordable Russian home cooking, and Cafe Local does reasonably priced pizza and breakfast for families.
Should I pay in Euros or Turkish Lira in Alanya?
Turkish Lira is the more practical choice for paying in Alanya. Many tourist-area places will take Euros, but the exchange rate they apply is usually worse than paying in Lira, so you tend to lose a little on each transaction. Carrying Lira, or paying by card in Lira, is the simpler and cheaper option day to day.
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