Eating late in Ankara: dinner near Tunalı Hilmi, kitchen until midnight
Republique Ekibi · Published: 28 October 2026
If you want to eat late in Ankara, Republique Tunalı near Tunalı Hilmi Avenue takes food orders until 00:00 and stays open until 01:00, every day. It is at Bestekar Cd. No:65/B, Çankaya; to reserve a table call 0552 656 51 59 (+90 552 656 51 59).
Late-night kitchens close earlier than most visitors expect, so the practical question is not just “what is open” but “until when can I order food”. Here the kitchen and the venue close at different times, and we spell both out below.
The times
- Kitchen: closes at 00:00, so place your last food order before midnight.
- Venue: open until 01:00. After the kitchen closes you can stay for coffee or another drink.
- Breakfast: served until 13:00 (omelettes, smoked sandwich), in case you are on the opposite schedule.
What you can order late
The menu is the same all evening (prices from the menu of 27 October 2026, in Turkish lira): grilled chicken 340 TL, Margherita pizza 340 TL, hamburger 415 TL, Penne Arrabbiata 330 TL, Republique Wrap 295 TL, a sharing platter (Republique Munchies) 445 TL, patates tava (fries) 240 TL; desserts: tiramisu 270 TL, lotus cheesecake 245 TL, souffle 325 TL. There is no service charge, so the menu price is what you pay.
Vegetarian and vegan
The menu has a “Vegan” section with two items: vegetable quesadilla (375 TL) and Mediterranean wrap (315 TL). Details in Turkish.
Getting there late at night
Kızılay is the usual rail hub: according to EGO (Ankara’s public transport operator) the Kızılay station is the shared area of the Ankara Metro and Ankaray, and transfers there are free. From Kızılay you can walk or take a taxi to Tunalı Hilmi. We do not list last-train times because they change: check the EGO timetable page or the EGO CEP’TE app before you go. If you drive, there are paid car parks nearby. More in Turkish: getting to Tunalı Hilmi.
Atmosphere
Background music plays; there is no live music and no sports broadcast. Expect a conversation-friendly evening in a wooden-table dining room with an upper floor that can seat a table of 10. See also the full visitor guide and the Turkish page on late-night opening hours.
Reservations
Call 0552 656 51 59 or message @republiqueankara on Instagram. Open in Google Maps.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat late at night in Ankara? Republique Tunalı near Tunalı Hilmi Avenue (Bestekar Cd. No:65/B, Çankaya) takes food orders until 00:00 and is open until 01:00 every day.
What time does the kitchen close? The kitchen closes at 00:00; the venue stays open until 01:00.
Is there a service charge? No, there is no service charge.
Do I need to book? Reservations are taken by phone (0552 656 51 59) or via Instagram (@republiqueankara).
Is there live music? No. Background music plays; there is no live music and no sports broadcast.
Are there vegan options? Yes, the menu has a Vegan section with vegetable quesadilla (375 TL) and Mediterranean wrap (315 TL).
Prices from the menu of 27 October 2026 (version 1312).