Turkish cuisine, often reduced to kebabs in the collective imagination, is in fact incredibly rich and diverse. Heir to the Ottoman tradition, it draws its influences from the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. In Paris, this colorful gastronomy is fully expressed in a wide variety of restaurants, from family-run establishments to more contemporary venues.
Here you will discover dishes that celebrate generosity and sharing. Mezze often start the meal: hummus, ezme (a spicy tomato salad), stuffed vine leaves, garlic yogurt, or smoked eggplant. For the main course, charcoal-grilled meats are a must: adana kebab, lamb or chicken skewers, tender keftas... not to mention lesser-known specialties such as manti (meat ravioli served with yogurt and spicy butter) and lahmacun, thin flatbreads topped with spicy minced meat.
But some restaurants also offer slow-cooked dishes and vegetarian recipes based on candied vegetables, lentils, and chickpeas, always expertly seasoned. And to finish on a high note, make way for sweet treats: crispy pistachio baklava, künefe with melted cheese, and of course Turkish tea served piping hot in its iconic small glass.
Eating Turkish food in Paris is like taking a break from everyday life and treating yourself to a gourmet experience, thanks to this simple yet refined cuisine that celebrates fire, spices, and oral traditions passed down from generation to generation. Here are some great places to try!
Anatolia Village, a home-made restaurant serving inexpensive Kurdish specialities, in the 10th arrondissement.
Located in the Strabourg Saint-Denis district, Anatolia Village brings Kurdish food lovers together every day for dinner and lunch, with specialties straight from Asia Minor. [Read more]
L'Atelier Dürüm, the Turkish canteen with delicious dürüms in the 18th arrondissement
On Rue de Clignancourt, in the 18th arrondissement, Atelier Dürüm is a family affair, before becoming a must-visit address in the neighborhood. On the menu? Generous, homemade cuisine, inspired above all by the traditional cuisine of southeast Turkey. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Where to eat a good kebab in Paris? Our top addresses for real dürüm and döner kebabs
Here are the best places in Paris to eat real dürüm and döner kebab! [Read more]
Where to eat a good kebab in Paris? Our top addresses for real dürüm and döner kebabs
