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Göreme Restaurants

Dibek

3 reviews | Write a review

Good for: Enviroment, atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

Not good for: Not very friendly people, Overpriced

  • Address
    • Hakkı Paşa Meydanı 1
  • Phone
    • 0384 271 2209
  • Price
    • mains TL10-12
  • Hours
    • 9am-11pm

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Lonely Planet review for Dibek

An ancient agricultural theme pervades this warm family restaurant set inside a 475-year-old building, still churning out strong, homemade wine. Diners sprawl on cushions in low-lit alcoves and feast on dishes such as saç tava (cubed lamb with tomatoes, peppers and garlic; TL13) and kurufasulye (white beans with tomato sauce and optional sun-dried lamb; TL6). Many groups book ahead (at least three hours) for the slow-cooked testi kebap ('pottery kebap', with meat or mushrooms and vegetables cooked in a sealed terracotta pot, which is broken at the table; TL18).

 

Traveller reviews for Dibek (3)

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    overpriced

    spolaniareyes does not recommend this,

    Try the apple tea in a simple, adventurous place next to this restaurant sourrounded by locals.

    Good for: Enviroment

    Not good for: Not very friendly people, Overpriced

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    Overhyped

    mc5 does not recommend this,

    Seriously, I would have to say that this was my worst dining experience in Turkey after being here for a week. After hearing about this place from both Lonely Planet and our hotel staff, my friend and I made the 3-hour ahead of time reservation for the testi kebap. We arrived early to our reservation and were seated immediately at a large table where you had to remove your shoes and sit on cushions on the ground. Fortunately we were moved to a smaller table because the couple that was seated at the table after us had to share with complete strangers. They looked awkward at best.

    We were to the first to arrive out of 3 couples. However, for some reason our food ended up being served last. We were virtually ignored by the waiter and when we finally got our food we barely got a word out of him. The food itself would have made up for the cold service if not for the fact that it was completely bland. The night before we ate at a nearby restaurant with no atmosphere whatsoever, but the food and service surpassed this restaurant by far. I think the restaurant was called Sayak and it is on the same side of the street, just up a side street a bit, for those of you who prefer not to go to a tourist trap.

    After they cleared our plates, again without a word, we sat and waited while everyone around us was offered dessert or coffee. After finally catching the owners eye we requested the check and got out of there as fast as possible. Overall the meal was overpriced and underwhelming. Don't waste your time.

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    A place to feel and eat like a villager in Cappadocia.

    jfcap recommends this,

    Dining at Dibek was a perfect ending to a truly fascinating day that includes hot air ballooning at daybreak, crawling through the underground city in Kaymakli, followed by wine tasting at Urgup and hiking from the Rose Valley to Cavusin. After about half an hour of walking around Goreme looking for a quieter restaurant, my partner and I decided on Dibek.

    Dibek has warm and spacious dining rooms with tasteful furniture and rugs that made us feel like we were inside a villager's home. The host ushered us to the floor seat cushions around a low wooden table and made sure we were comfortable. He then went through the menu thoroughly. The red wine made by the owner of the restaurant was not as full of character as the ones from Urgup (some are also available here), nevertheless, they were good. The mezes were served unashamedly simple but we were in for a surprise: the vegetables were so fresh and have delightful nuances that suggest they could only have been grown locally. We did not order their testi kebap since we had it for lunch. For this dish, you have to call in a five-hour notice. We have to have their guvec since we are big fans of aubergine. The guvec stew was perfectly cooked with the tender lamb and eggplants gently effusing various flavors of the other ingredients. We also tried the sac tava (chicken, tomatoes, green pepper and spices) served over a bed of rice. A glass of a fruity Urgup white wine enhanced the folksy taste of this dish. For a sweet finish, we had the excellent kayisi tatlisi and sutlac. The kayisi tatlisi is an apricot dessert cooked in grape molasses served warm over ice cream while the sutlac is a not-too-sweet rice pudding.

    The surprising thing about this restaurant is how cheap it is to eat here. For a small budget, you get an excellent service, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and most importantly, the authentic homemade dishes. Try Dibek if you want fine rustic dining without the pains on the wallet.

    Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

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