Ali Kaya Viewpoint Restaurant
Ali Kaya Restaurant
A grill restaurant on the Çakallar viewpoint hill, facing the castle and river valley, with views over all of Amasya.
Opened in 2000 on the Çakallar viewpoint hill across from the castle; the owners say they have been in the food business since 1956. From here you can see the whole city and river valley, which the castle itself doesn't fully show. Reviewers recommend visiting at sunset. The signature is tokat kebabı (cooked to order, so allow more than 30 minutes), with lamb ribs, clay-pot stews, goatskin-bag cheese, kaşık salad and cacık. Reviews are mixed: everyone praises the view, but some find the prices high and the service slow. Prices average 400–600 lira per person (Restaurant Guru). Free parking is available; you need a taxi or your own car to reach the hilltop.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Amasya Archaeology Museum
- Sultan Bayezid II Mosque Complex
- Hazeranlar Mansion
- Burmalı Minare Mosque
- Gökmedrese Mosque
- Tombs of the Pontic Kings
- Yalıboyu Houses
- Amasya Castle (Harşena Castle)