I know we need to drink only bottled water in Turkeyand even brush our teeth in bottled water. But what about salads and uncooked fresh fruits and vegetables served in restaurants? Can we eat those safely? What are your experiences? (No need to give specific details if a digestive disturbance resulted...) Thank you.
Posted by
Fontainebleau, France
893 posts
My family and I had no problems.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Drink the water.
Posted by
Arlington, TX, USA
281 posts
I was in Istanbul and Cappadocia for 10 days last year and experienced no problems with fresh vegetables, fruit or any other food for that matter. We had a delightful breakfast each morning with strawberries, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, figs etc. If you miss eating the vegetables you are missing one of the really great parts of your trip. Just exercise caution as
you would at home when choosing a restaurant.
Posted by
Bellevue, WA, USA
811 posts
no problem for me - eat fresh veggie/fruits from market just fine, only washed with tap water. no need to brush your teeth with bottled water.
Posted by
Seattle, USA
990 posts
Most anywhere you are likely to go will be fine both for food and water. I have, however, had a few issues in Eastern Turkey, mostly from eating from open air stalls where I suspect the meat may have been out unrefrigerated all day. I also drink bottled water in eastern Turkey as well. But in the touristed zones of western and central Turkey, no problems.