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.

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.

This is THE place to be!! The view is amazing!!! The food was good but- it is on the pricey side,…read morehowever who cares, you're on vacation! Indulge! We tried their soup of the day (it was an extremely cold day) some bulgur wrapped meatballs and the Cappadocia ravioli: all excellent! Enjoy

One of my friends recommended to eat iskender kebap in Kayseri. We were walking around the castle…read morearea and a pastrami shop recommended to have the iskender at the Elmacioglu. We all had the Elmacioglu iskender which is different than the regular one by having egg plant and inegol meatball. It was a quality one and we were all satisfied with it. But it was not so different than any other quality iskender you can have in other cities. We also had ezme salat to share. It was different than the eastern style with more tomato flavor. But it was certainly good. We had iskender ayran (yogurt drink). Goat yogurt made the taste different than the regular ayrans. Employees were helpful, but not cheerful and looked tired at around the noon time.

From the owner: Kayseride çorba ve döner olarak iddialıyız ayrıca el yapımı kayseri mantısı iskender kebap sulu…read moreyemek ve ızgara çeşitlerimiz var zengin menü çeşitleriyle hizmetinizdeyiz HİZMETTE sinir yojtur

6 Oct 2025: salad came with lemon and prune sauce. Bread is really good. Lentil soup is very good…read moretoo. The iron plate fish came with tomato and rice and is excellent! The orange was green skinned but mine was just sweaty while others were sour.

This restaurant is located at the end of the Ihlara Valley walking trail. Obviously, due to its…read morelocation, their business is entirely dependent on tourists. It is the only full service sit-down restaurant along the trail. The food was standard Turkish food, though the portion sizes were smaller than average. The prices are also noticeably higher than a normal restaurant. This was to expected of course, due to its location. At least we got a nice view during our meal with their outdoor seating along the river.

Lovely gem with a loving couple and beautiful views. Very peaceful. Just ask for warm wine…read morethough... we got chilled red wine. Awesomme view!!

This place is really special, owned by a wonderful and friendly family who lived here for…read moregenerations - they make you feel like you're a guest in their home. The food is delicious, fresh and homemade. Clay pots filled with food are kept warm on a fire. Some of the favorites were the beef dish, lentil soup, fresh salad and rice pudding. Ethem, his wife and daughter are simply the most hospitable people!

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.

absolutely wonderful service and food, The owner is fantastic. Ambiance is wonderful.read more

This was the restaurant we were told about while buying our pottery a few shops down. We were…read moregreeted and seated very quickly. It was nice having the restaurant to ourselves so we could talk to the owners and workers. They were happy to show us the soups available as well as letting our children watch the food being made. My husband order his usual lamb chops. He said they were some of the best he has had in over a year here. My boys shared a plate of chicken śiśh. Their food was plentiful with both boys eating and having left overs. I was very pleased with my chicken pottery meal. My pottery dish was filled to the max with fresh onions, green peppers, tomatoes, spices, and chicken. It was delicious! (I added a picture on here already).

Great kebabs prior to getting into Cappadocia. Service was efficient. Food was delicious. Soup,…read moreSalad, Bread and Entrees served

What from a distance looks like a burial mound is in fact a VERY memorable restaurant. The space…read moreinside is vast and beautifully carved out of volcanic tuff. The decorations are very apt, and the dining areas resemble five spokes of a wheel (the sixth being the entrance hall), with the hub used as a dance floor in the evening. I was with a group of 21; our guide ordered for us, what in Spain would be a "menu al día," where each of four courses came with a choice of two or three items. Each was delicious and served by a wait staff that was really hustling, as each "spoke" of this restaurant holds about 60 diners, and all were practically full to capacity. Fortunately they have a well trained and motivated staff that just kept everything coming. THIS is where to take someone to impress them in Cappadocia!