Eat & drink

Restaurants, cafés, and bistros across Cappadocia.

• Mahzen Şarap Evi

  Ürgüp · $$

  Mahzen Şarap Evi is a small family wine house on İstiklal Caddesi in central Ürgüp, next to the old hamam. It pours homemade wines aged in its own cellar, and visitors can taste them on site.

• İstanbullu Bozacının Yeri

  Ürgüp · $$

  İstanbullu Bozacının Yeri is a casual café on Cumhuriyet Square in the old quarter of Ortahisar, below the castle. It is a simple local stop for snacks, tea and quick bites.

• Kadika Rooftop

  Ürgüp · $$

  Kadika Rooftop is the rooftop bar of Fresco Cave Suites near the old Kayakapı entrance in Ürgüp. It opens in the evening and serves wines, beers, whiskies and cocktails with views over the town.

• Sarhan Kapadokya

  Avanos · $$

  Sarhan is an à la carte restaurant on Atatürk Caddesi in Avanos serving traditional Anatolian cuisine. It is open from breakfast to dinner, and testi kebab is among its signature dishes.

• Avanova Cafe & Restaurant

  Avanos · $$

  Avanova is a café and restaurant with a garden on Mithat Dülge Caddesi in Avanos, close to the Kızılırmak river. It serves Turkish spread breakfast, homemade regional dishes and testi kebab.

• Tavacı Aynur

  Nevşehir · $$

  Tavacı Aynur is a local restaurant and bakery in Nevşehir city specialising in Nevşehir tava, meat slow-cooked in a clay tray. It also serves pide, çiğleme and lahmacun.

• Rebirth Cave Coffee

  Ürgüp · $$

  Rebirth Cave Coffee is a coffee shop set in a carved cave space just off the main square of Mustafapaşa. It serves coffee and light bites throughout the day.

• Çavuşin Pide Fırını

  Avanos · $$

  Çavuşin Pide Fırını is a pide bakery and restaurant on the Göreme road in Çavuşin. It bakes Turkish pide and pizza and is a simple stop for a quick meal.

• Park Cafe Ali'nin Yeri

  Ürgüp · $$

  Park Cafe Ali'nin Yeri is a casual café, bistro and bar on Tepebaşı Square in Ortahisar, below the rock castle. It serves simple Turkish dishes, drinks and nargile.

• Barrus Coffee & Breakfast

  Ürgüp · $$

  Barrus Coffee & Breakfast is a café on the entrance level of Ortahisar Castle. It serves Turkish breakfast and coffee with views of the castle and village.