What is the food like at all-inclusive hotels in Alanya, Turkey?

The pier restaurant scores around 3 out of 5 for food — noticeably worse than the main restaurant. However, the sunset atmosphere by the sea makes up for it.

Food quality at the beach café is inconsistent: chicken is often burnt and greasy, pizza quality varies by shift, and the spaghetti with tomato sauce plus nuggets and fries are mediocre.

The dessert selection includes some interesting pastries. Hot dishes occasionally include dumplings (pelmeni), and seafood options feature crayfish and shrimp.

The beach bar always has pizza, burgers, and fries available throughout the day. Porridge and soups are served daily but are an acquired taste.

Dinner typically features a wide variety of fish and seafood — salmon, trout, shrimp and more — alongside plenty of meat dishes. Overall food quality is rated as excellent.

Lunch offers a standard spread: fish, chicken, side dishes, two Turkish soups (lentil and tomato), and fruit such as apples and pears. Simple but tasty.

The variety seems impressive at first, but after a few days the menu starts to repeat. Seafood specialties may not always be available in the main restaurant — worth checking at dinner.

Soups — especially lentil — and the dessert spread are the standout highlights. Evening entertainment shows are held daily. Despite the large selection, truly memorable dishes are few.