Neşet'in Yeri

Top choice in Southeastern Anatolia


This wide, leafy terrace restaurant is right beside the blue waters of the Atatürk Barajı – with views of quacking ducks and fat fish in the water and golden hillsides of wheat fields and grazing goat herds beyond. Come here to dine on succulent oven-baked alabalık (trout) served with hot bread and salads and enjoy the best view in town.


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