MARTI RESTAURANT

This place is unbelievable! Be sure to make a reservation for evening meals because it is popular -for a reason. İ arrived alone but without a reservation on a Friday night in early December. The place was packed. At first they said they had no table available, but then asked me to wait 5 minutes and magically came up with one. İ ordered the lamb steak and 2 mezes - a to-die-for chilled eggplant/yogurt/tomato dish and a wonderful fried pumpkin with veggies dish with yogurt on the side. The pumpkin was very lightly spiced with cinnamon and cardamom (I'm guessing). İt was not sweet but was delicious enough be a dessert. İ promised to write a well -deserved excellent review, and then, when İ asked what they had for dessert, they offered it no charge. İ have a gluten sensitivity, so İ ordered the pumpkin with tahini (no walnuts, another allergy) and they brought it to order along with a plate of seasonal fruit (tangerine, orange, apple, and ayva). İ have to admit that more than once İ closed my eyes to savor the tastes of my meal. To my chagrin, İ calculated the tip too quickly and only gave them 15%, but they deserved much more!! İ will absolutely go again when I'm in Ankara the next time. Actually, İ'm considering making another flight in just for dinner there!

It was one of the best food we had during our trip in Turkey. The waiter was super nice and helpful, he advised us with Turkish starters and Raki. The restaurant was a great value for money. The facilities were clean and well equipped. Highly recommended!

Dined here with my family, and Gokhan was wonderful to us! We had the calamari and a mixed grilled fish that was very delicious. And with wonderful Turkish hospitality they brought us a very nice fruit platter for dessert complimentary making us feel very welcomed when we shared this was our first time to Ankara, it also introduced us to a Turkish dessert that was our first time ever trying. We definitely give our recommendation!

Highly recommend this place for a relaxed and absolutely delicious meal in Ankara.

The waiting staff were so kind and friendly, and brought out a platter of mêze starters for us to pick from. Everything we chose was really tasty and fresh, and he recommended a wonderful salad to go alongside it. We then had seafood for main course which was really nice too. We then were surprised with a free dessert!

This place is a must-visit :) thanks for the lovely evening Marti.

Katie and Alex (UK)

I truly enjoyed the tasty meal served in this spotlessly clean and authentically decorated dining room. It was a welcome quiet break from the fast food in the area. To top it off, a very good value for such a generous dish.

Would 100% recommend! Amazing dining experience topped with friendly and attentive customer service. The range of available options was just right and there were also some vegetarian options in the offer. We were met with great hospitality and received free Turkish dessert, fruit plate and tea to finish up our dinner which came as a great surprise.

Very tasty food and excellent service. The appetizer with cheese and basil is definitely worth trying

Small and nice place. Divided to smock and non smock rooms. The best fried 🍤 🍤 🍤 in oily pot. It is a dreanking place so...many locals here for relax and for EFE Rakiya)

Absolutely delicious, the sis meat (lamb and chicken) was so tasty, the meze were amazing and varied, only wish we could fit more in our bellies (although we ordered more to take away for the next day). Service was lovely and sweet, felt very welcome. Would highly recommend!

Great seafood, grilled chicken and perfect salads, with bonus sweets at the end. Loved the local white wine too.

Lovely dinner with friends, waiter was very accomodating for tourists. Gave recommendations for wine, food and even surprised us with nice dessert with fruit, tea and coffee to finish.

One of the best nights in beautiful Ankara.
Delicious appetizer, main Course and (free) Desert😊 we enjoyed the hospitality and atmosphere as well ,thanks too sweet Gokhan😍 Bon appetite

A great little restaurant. Feels family run. Good location, good food and an exceptionally friendly service. We felt immediately at home and had a delicious dinner.

Great service and hospitality. Delicious Turkish food. Recommended!

Amazing restaurant. Tasty food, nice people, warm atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We got lots of free appetizers and compliments from the chef. We had very polite and friendly waiter. Huge portions and delicious food. Recommend it for everyone 🩷

Very good in Ankara .

Food was very good!! Service is perfect, I recommend!

Excellent food and service. Everything was perfect

Everything is ok, excellent service, we came from London with my friend suggestion , we love u