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.

Awesome views, elegant interior, flawless service, and good food…read more Our family of seven visited Seten Restaurant in Göreme for dinner in July 2026. The restaurant's rooftop location offers a gorgeous view of Göreme and a pleasant breeze. The decor was stylish and upscale, perfectly complemented by prompt, top-notch service. The food was very good, flavorful, and well-presented, though it didn't quite deliver the "wow" factor we expected given the restaurant's Michelin recommendation. Testi Kebab - a signature regional dish - unfortunately offered only beef rather than lamb. It was still very good, but it would have been even better with lamb. Another dish, similar to Testi Kebab but served in an open earthenware dish (güveç), was flavorful, but the meat turned out dry. Overall, we recommend Seten Restaurant if you're looking to enjoy awesome views, great atmosphere, and fine service alongside good food at a premium price. However, for pure local flavors, there are better and far less expensive options nearby. Dishes ordered Cretan Pistachio Spread - excellent. Mixed Appetizer Tray - you get to taste a variety of appetizers the place has to offer Chef's Signature Atom - good, but beware, it's really spicy. Rustic Muhammara - excellent. Testi (pottery) Kebab - excellent. Only wish they had an option with lamb to make it even more juicy. Nevsehir Tava - ok, but passable. In fact, looks like it's been pulled off the menu. Lamb Shank - very tender, melting in your mouth. Grilled Seabass - good. Chicken Kebab - good.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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!

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

My tour group (only 9 people) took us here for our Lunch stop…read more I had the chicken clay pot and it was really good. I also really enjoyed the Mezzes.

Bizim EV Restaurant, Avanos, Turkey - May 30, 2024 We ate…read morehere as part of a tour group. The atmosphere was otherworldly, cavelike. Like a scene out of Starwars maybe. Staff were attentive. Wine flowed fairly consistently. I would have liked a little quicker wine service, but we were a large 30 person group, so I was forgiving. We had lots of small appetizer dishes leading up to a flaming hot pot beef. Great presentation and tasty flavors.