We arrived in the mid-afternoon after a long morning of sightseeing. We walked uphill from where…read morewe parked in the Goreme centre and had our choice of seats anywhere. We came for the views and were not disappointed! There was open air patio and indoor seating options. One caveat about sitting inside by the glass windows yellow jackets that flew inside would keep trying to leave by banging into the glass. Staff eventually had to get rid of them. The menu was filled with Anatolian dishes with a good amount of grilled items. Our choices: Cokertime Chicken Kebab - First time having this style of kebabs. The matchstick potatoes, tomato sauced chicken strips and garlic yogurt was a great flavor and taste combination. It was delicious with the crunch from the matchstick potatoes adding a nice texture to a normally chewy kebab dish. Lamb Shank was grilled to perfection and the meat just fell off the bone. The bone marrow molasses sauce added a nice sweetness and richness. Lastly the barley risotto was a nice twist as creamy as if Arborio rice was used. Pumpkin Crème brûlée was finished in front of us with a mini torch. While a nice show the topping wasn't fully caramelized after all that effort. The pumpkin and crème brûlée turned out to be a tasty combination of flavors. Overall service was good and attentive. Would love to come back on a return trip to Goreme.

Spectacular views at a Michelin-recommended spot in the small village of Goreme. The hotel is among…read morethe highest in town, giving you expansive views of the village below. Food is good, priced a little higher than restaurants in town but worth it if you get a good table (I had a great one). Service was adequate, but the lack of reservations (or a guarantee you'll get a good table) is always a risk. Surprised they wouldn't even let hotel guests reserve in advance.

Came to Dibek after reading online that it was a recommended restaurant in Cappadocia. Party of 5…read morewith reservation made ahead of time. Centrally located in Goreme around a lot of popular hotels. Warm, rustic, homey interior. Seating area consists of large tables and you sit on the floor over cushions. Shoes off before stepping into the seating area. Menu si known for homestyle cooking and an iconic dish is their pottery kebab. Meat is slow cooked in a sealed pot for 3 hours. The pot is then brought to the table, cracked open, and the contents poured onto a plate in front of you. Very aromatic, flavorful, and tender. They also make their own wine in house, which is a must try. Red wines are served cooler, though not cold. I also recommend the little little on the middle menu item as it consists of a lot of small shareables, similar to mezze, that you can enjoy along with your meal. Staff is very friendly. They even gave us a tour of the wine cellar which was really neat.

Located in the town center of Göreme, Dibek Restaurant serves traditional home cooked food. Dibek…read moreRestaurant's building is 475 years old. The ground floor was originally used as stables and storage area. The upper levels were the living quarters. Its one year long restoration and redecoration were completed in 2004. Meals are served on round tables on the floor. You can enjoy dishes sitting on cushions around the round table. The most popular dishes are homemade mantı (Turkish ravioli), kurufasulye (dried white beans) and testi kebabı (pottery kebab). Traditional desserts aside and kayısı tatlısı are worth to taste. Dibek Restaurant also serves homemade wine. And it was good.

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.

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

On a hungry night with tons of food options around we decided to pick Soffy's Kitchen because of…read moreelevation and roof top view. Roaming on the lighted decorated street of Goreme , Sophy's stood out . Also they were one of the few places with vegetarian/vegan burger option since we were tired of eating Turkish food Views were stunning and right in middle of the area with beautiful White cliffs all around. Service was slow of amount of tables that were occupied. The food was just Great. My wife ordered their vegan/vegetarian Burger with side of fries. The burger was exceptional but there were barely 10 fries which was disappointing. I ordered some Garlic mushroom chicken dish with side of fries and Rice. I would say the food was pretty different from when we were eating in Istanbul. Definitely recommend this place ! Day views could be even better !

This place is no longer there. After searching, we asked a local that said it had closed and is now…read morea pub.

Not a bad choice for Turkish food in area. Prices are reasonable given tourist location. Food…read moredidn't wow me but was good. Seating area was simple and clean. Service was efficient. Not a destination but a decent choice in area.

Super friendly place with great food. Wife and I came here for dinner one evening and had the lamb…read morehot plate (me), and the Bostan kebap (like a cheesy stew) and both were delicious. We also ordered the hummus and bulgar soup as well, yummy! Besides the bread and dip service that came with the meal, we also asked for the balloon bread which came out piping hot. The servers were super friendly, chatty in their good but limited English, and definitely tried to make us feel at home. Loved our meal here.

Very delicious food, great place to eat. Healthy dishes made by the meat from their own farm.read more

Women owned business!!! It got decent reviews here and we were very hungry so we stopped in…read more Excellent food, got a mix of plates. Their red wine is also delicious. The service is slow, we asked for the check, put the card in the thing, went up to find someone to take it twice or three times because the service would just disappear. Took about 10 minutes to pay and by that time we were frustrated. The fresh bread is incredible, you can see it being made too. Desert was ok, ambience was ok, very smoky despite being outdoors and we saw two cat fights within 8 feet of us.

Grilled chicken incredibly moist and tasty; chicken pottery best we've had so far in Turkey. The…read morerestaurant was recommended to us by a local.

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).

You know a restaurant is good when it's busy. Namaste India is always busy…read more My wife, five-year-old daughter, and I ventured in on a December Friday for dinner around 6 p.m. We beat the rush and got a table right away. We ordered the butter chicken, rice (you have to order it separately), butter and garlic naan, and a veggie dish. Best Indian we've ever had? Absolutely not, but it still hit the spot. A few things to note- the naan isn't thick, but flat. It's not as moist as at other Indian restaurants. Also, the Indian tea is NOT the chai you'll find in India. This one taste more like English breakfast tea with milk. Service was good and the space is large with clean restrooms. They also have free Wi-Fi. (Ask your server for the password.)

Many will tell you this is a great place to enjoy Indian cuisine, and they are very right about it…read more This restaurant is one of the bigger ones. They have a large selection of Turkish and Indian food. I ordered butter chicken with rice biryani. Food was served within timely manner. The butter chicken was overwhelmingly flavourful; if your taste buds can handle it, try it! You will definitely need to order a couple orders of rice or nann! Also try their fried goat cheese, spicy and delicious! The service was awesome, too. Very attentive. Overall, this place is a solid 4.8 out 5. If I ever visit Cappadocia, this will be the place!

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!