Flavours of the Black Sea
Trabzon Restaurants & Local Cuisine
The cuisine of Trabzon and Northern Türkiye is defined by freshness and by produce from the sea and the mountains. Here's what to try and where.
The most famous dishes
- Hamsi (anchovy): the symbol of Black Sea cooking, served fried and prepared in many ways.
- Kuymak (with village bread): melted mountain cheese dishes and pastries.
- Rice pudding (sütlaç): the most famous is in Hamsikoy.
- Turkish grills and kebab and fresh mountain dairy products.
Where to eat
Around Trabzon Meydan family-friendly restaurants and cafés are concentrated. In the highlands and in Uzungol you'll find restaurants with views over the lake and mountains. Many restaurants offer halal options, and food suited to Arab visitors is easy to find.
Absher's tip: Tell your driver your dietary preferences and he'll point you to the best trusted local restaurants at every destination.
