The Orient is a fantastic high end dining experience in Göreme about 300 meters from the hectic…read morecenter. The restaurant has outstanding service, nicely decorated, and the food is excellent. Only drawback is that as you would expect the meals are expensive. I had the 3 course marble steak which was very tasty and included vegetables, mixed appetizers, and dessert.

We visited this restaurant for lunch on our first day in Göreme. We were the only two guests there…read moreso service was pretty quick. We opted for the 4 course menu which at 60TL per person, seemed totally reasonable. We got a lentil soup and kidney beans in olive oil to start. Both were actually pretty tasty so we were hopeful for a good meal. Unfortunately everything after that was less than memorable. The rice stuffing the grape vines was so dry, not good at all. The feta cheese böreği were actually good but then again how can a fried dish be screwed up. For mains we had the musakka (stuffed eggplant with minced meat) and the güveç (vegetable stew with meat). The meat in the musakka was under salted. The güveç was better but not great. Dessert was also a downer. They were out of rice pudding so we opted for ice cream and baklava instead. Turkish ice cream is not my favorite and especially the vanilla flavor isn't real vanilla, it's too sweet. The baklava was dry and pure sugar. Overall the value would be great if the food was better, unfortunately it isn't. Also our server was pretty apathetic, which isn't a good thing for the restaurant when business is slow.

I have to say, absolutely worth the FIVE STARS. We are here in Cappadocia for Three Days and this…read moreis our first night here. Really wanted a memorable Dinner and found it with the Beef Cheek served with Mashed Potatoes in a Reduction and "The Golden Pot" which is a Porcini Mushroom Risotto in I believe a Parmesan Sauce that did not drown the dish. The Beef Cheek, so tender, broke apart with just your fork. Slow Cooked for 21 hours according to the Owner. The Reduction had a nice hint of Pepper to add something extra. I also found out this Dish has been nominated for a Michelin Star. The Bulgar Wheat Risotto "The Golden Pot" had a nice mild Earthly flavor from the Porcini Mushrooms with that light Cream Sauce was how a this dish should be at every Restaurant. However, no one seems to get it right before dining here. Firm texture, not gummy, definitely not bland and overall just a very satisfying meal. I am not a Food Critic or a Chef nor do I pretend to have Grand Illusions of having ultimate Food Knowledge, but I spent 20 years as a Line Cook and grew up in a Kitchen learning from the best Cook I know, my Grandma, so I know good food and have always had a passion for it.

Food was blend, no flavor started baganosush no flavor at all. The chicken had no taste, I had to…read moreput salt so I can eat. The best thing was the coke and orange juice...Too expensive for the quality. Server very polite, ambience was good but the food One star for the servers they were really nice and kind. Nit for the food

Sedef Restaurant in Cappadocia was excellent. After a pottery class near Cappadocia, our taxi…read moredriver recommend a couple of restaurants, and Sedef was one of them. I was also happy to see Sedef was listed on Yelp with good reviews. The restaurant was clean, organized, and well-decorated. It is located on the main street leading to all of the cave hotels. We ordered the chicken kabobs, meatball kabobs, mushrooms covered in cheese, and of course I needed some fries. All of the items were fantastic. Not all kabobs are created equally; and these were some of the best we had in Turkey. Regarding the service, it was very good. Friendly, polite, and friendly staff members thought the restaurant. I highly recommend Sedaf!

Sedef was recommended to us for a dinner in Cappadocia to include the Clay Pot Kebab (Testi Kebab,…read moreor Pottery Kebab) The two pots almost make a pressure cooker, so that the meat and sauce inside are incredibly TENDER! And rhe bread dough on top is the cutest -- it's there to allow steam to escape -- but not too much moisture! Sedef presented the kebab exactly as I've pictured -- it came to the table oon fire ... then they tapped the pots until they became separated ... and the meat and sauce bubbled out like a volcano! Then they served it with a rice-noodle combo. DELICIOUS! Very friendly staff, and attentive. We loved our meal here!

Ordered the local dish (clay pot stew )and came out to be bitter taste. Had to Returned it and they…read moredid not even offer replacing it with another dish. Charged me 1400 TL for a salad and desert ( food was returned) Poor english comm.

Really delicious dinner we had in Cappadocia. Party of 5 booked ahead. Cave style dining that's set…read morein a warm atmosphere with decent portions and kind service. The menu features both individual items and singular items. As a group wanting to try a number of different things, we ordered a couple sets and a couple individual dishes, as not everyone wanted the soup/salad and dessert that was included in every set. Lamb is a speciality here so highly recommend it, especially the lamb chops. There are a number of protein options so I would say to get a few and try a number of dishes. They also have pottery kebab, but we didn't order it since we had it at Dibek. That being said the presentation of this one comes with a bit more flare. Another delicious dish was the manti, which is comparable to small dumplings or raviolis, typically filled with meat. It was served warm which was fantastic (we had it served cold at another restaurant and didn't enjoy it as much).

Cappadocia is located in the Mars-Like rocky hills of the area around the village of Urgüp, not far…read morefrom the larger city of Kayseri. "Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is known for its distinctive "fairy chimneys," tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notables sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (LIT. "Cave Dwellers") and later used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches" - (Google Basic Fact-Sheets) My guide in Cappadocia was an older man named Halil (recommended to my by a Russian girl from Perm). Halil was an ex-pat, a carpenter, an intellectual, and a rock-solid advocate for the Cappadocia region (which consists primarily of four continuously inhabited ancient villages and one abandoned city: Urgüp, Görome, Mustafapasa, Uçhisar, and the region's main attraction, Derinkuyu, an ancient multi-level underground city of the Median Empire in the Derinkuyu district in Nevşehir Province, Turkey). The historical region of Cappadocia, in-which Derinkuyu is situated, contains several other historical underground cities, all carved out of the areas unique geological rock formations. Derinkuyu was inhabited until 1923, when the Christian inhabitants of the region were expelled from Turkey and exiled to Greece in Turkey's post WW1 population exchange between Greece and Turkey, whereupon the tunnels were permanently abandoned. I love history, cave-systems, secret-cities, and ancient ruins, so Halil and I connected quite nicely on these things. Halil knew many things, and he showed me many things, both secret and touristic. One of the touristy places that I all-but forced Halil to take me to was a noted tourist spot (I know, I know) called in English, "The Old Greek House Hotel and Restaurant". The "The Old Greek House Hotel and Restaurant" is nestled in the village of Mustafapaşa. This quaint village, in the heart of Cappadocia, was previously called Sinasos, which means the "The City of the Sun". It was by pure chance that in 1992, the Öztürk family fell in love with the mansion and purchased it. The mansion, known as Asmalı Konak and still serving as a hotel under the name of the Old Greek House, is an old Greek house built in the 1800s. This is the mansion given to a Greek-Turkish immigrant family from Thessaloniki in 1924 due to the population exchange. It was bought by the grandfathers of the Öztürk family, who came to the town as a teacher in 1938, becoming so involved in the restaurant and hospitality-hotel business that they purchased the building and the businesses there, devoting the remainder of their lives to its renovation and history. The Öztürk family remodeled the hotel and converted the entirety of the rest of the Old Greek House into a huge restaurant. And it soon became one of the most celebrated and famous restaurants in Cappadocia. The Öztürk family lived in the Old Greek House until 1992, when they moved . Since then the Old Greek House has continued to thrive as both a lovely and fascinating Boutique Hotel, as well as the most famous restaurant in Cappadocia. The Old Greek House is still run by the Öztürk family, and the famous dishes are all still prepared by the owners wife, Emine. The magic of hundreds of years architecture, art, ceramics, and traditional cuisine are all still vibrant and alive here. As you enter the doors of Old Greek House be ready to feel the magic of the past and feel the beauty all around you all the while you are eating some of the most delicious dishes of Cappadocia. A walk through the valleys of this undiscovered gem leaves the visitor in awe of its beauty and a sense of timeless history of generations past and present. Stay a few nights in the hotel here, and you will see. The Old Greek House Hotel has six rooms, with one ample "Family Room," two very large suites, and three standard rooms that have all of the amenities that the bigger rooms have (private bath, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, etc.) This Restaurant itself is located in one of the most beautiful antique stone buildings that I have ever seen. There are common rooms, private rooms, and a patio where guests can smoke freely while eating their dinner. AND THE FOOD HERE IS GREAT. Try the Raw Beef appetizer. It is safe, and delicious.

We had dinner at this restaurant on our last night in Cappadocia and Turkey. We were looking for…read moresomething good and local, trying to stay away from the touristy places in Göreme. It was difficult to find this restaurant as the location is wrong on the iPhone maps app. Once we found it though we were quickly seated and did not need reservations. The building itself is an old (~+200 years old) mansion or large house, that has the restaurant on the first floor and reportedly hotel rooms above. We were the only two foreigners besides one other couple staying at the hotel. After browsing the menu and getting some recommendations from our server we opted to start with the stuffed grape vines. This was actually a good option. They serve several smaller size and warm stuffed grape vines, which was different since they're usually served cold, but it was a good thing as they were very tasty. The tomato salad that they bring complimentary to the table was delicious and well seasoned. For our mains we got the minced meat with eggplant purée and yogurt dish and the homemade manti (Turkish ravioli). The meat and eggplant dish was good. The eggplant was smoky and flavorful. The manti on the other hand was disappointing. The ravioli were tiny, a lot smaller than I've had at other places, with very little meat inside. For dessert we had the rice pudding (sütlaç) which was delicious. Make sure you sprinkle some cinnamon on top, it really enhances the delicious flavor. We really wanted to try the semolina cake but unfortunately they were out of it already. There was some live music and a bit of dancing that Friday evening which was entertaining. Overall we had a good meal at reasonable prices in a nice and historic setting.

We came here for dinner during our last night in Cappadocia. From the outside, the entrance may…read morelook unassuming, but once you step inside, you're welcomed into a charming family-owned cave restaurant that feels both intimate and unique. They have both table and traditional floor seatings, and we opted to settle onto the cozy cushions on the ground. We ordered the medium mezze plate, chicken and rice, and grape juice. Every mezze was delicious, but my favorites have to be the eggplant and the spicy pepper dip. As for the chicken and rice, the chicken was melt-in-your mouth tender, but what surprised me the most was the rice. Although it may look like your standard rice, it must have been cooked in a rich chicken broth for it was incredibly savory! Overall, this was a unique dining experience. It was a great way to end our trip to Goreme.

Everything was perfect! The soup was delightful, the main dish (I took Beef Ravioli) and was…read moreperfect. We have the dessert of the day, fruit w/creme and nuts... delicious. Prices are super affordable. I've been in Turkey for five days already and was my best meal for now. Don't miss coming there.

This was a restaurant I saw frequently on social media. I had just finished my spa and Hamman…read moretreatment and was ready to eat. I was greeted outside by staff welcoming me inside just like other restaurants in the area. I was seated right away and warmly greeted by several staff. There were several men dressed in suits ready to attend to their table. The restaurant was big, clean and well lit. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I noticed mostly tourists but did see a few locals sitting and eating. Of course, I wanted to beef stew in the clay pot. I also ordered a side salad. They brought out this huge piece of bread that was hot, soft and delicious. When my food was served, it was truly an Instagram moment. The server performed for my phone and it was cool to witness in person despite seeing it several times online. Now to the real deal, the food. The food was absolutely delicious. I ate everything on my plate. Another thing that stood out for me was how hard working the cooks and the guy who baked the bread were working in the back. I acknowledged them and thanked them for the amazing meal. This is definitely a place to check out not just for the pics but the food was really worth the visit.

This restaurant had the best chicken shish kebab we had on our whole trip!! I was quite unsure…read moreabout eating here since it looked pretty touristy and full of foreigners - usually a sign of subpar food. However, the food blew me out of the water! The service, and specifically our server, Mehmet, were incredible and amazing!! The chicken shish kebab was incredibly soft and juicy. A mini wrap with the white sauce, pepper, lemon, and parsley was heavenly. I could've eaten that all day, every day - Wow!! The falafel was perfectly fried and so very fresh. The lentil soup was hot and light and hit the right spot on a cold night. The bread was incredible and completed the meal. We had such a great experience here! Absolutely do not hesitate to eat here when in Kapadokya!

Had just arrived to the Göreme and based off a few 5 star yelp reviews, we had to check out this…read morerestaurant. The ambience was nice, on a high hill top overlooking most the city. We had the option of sitting outside next to a fire, but not everyone was comfortable so we sat inside. The restaurant was quaint. The server did not really speak English so it was hard to get any real recommendation from him regarding the menu. We heard that the pottery kabob is a special here in the city, but it was our least favorite dish we ordered. Lamb chops were tasty, but I have definitely had better. We also ordered the chili chicken, that the other Yelpers had talked about, which was good, but not great. All in all it was a normal dinner, with nothing really special to write home about.

What are the other reviewers talking about?!…read more The food, ambiance, service, and value was a three star at best! The appetizers my friends ordered included the soups were pretty good, the stuffed mushrooms were meh, stuffed pastry of some sort that nobody was impressed by. Ok.. To good stuff.. In Cappadocia you gotta do they clay pot stew. It was solid - good assortment of veggies and flavor with rice. High prices for Turkey, but it's a touristy spot! Great view, but wouldn't come back.