Sardalye

Top choice in Çanakkale


On the corner of the Aynalı Çarşı, this no-frills place named in honour of a plentiful local fish (sardalya means sardine) serves everything from superfresh balık ekmek (fish sandwiches) to tasty plates of midye tava (fried mussels) or deep-fried fish. Sit at the counter on the street and chat with the locals between tasty mouthfuls, or order to go.


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