Safranbolu
Squirrelled away down a little alleyway, this place rustles up rustic, wholesome cooking from simple plates of gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) to local…
Must-see restaurants in Central Anatolia
Central Anatolia
A cut above the rest of Sivas' pastanes (patisseries), Yarışoğlu dishes up delicious potato-and-cheese böreks (filled pastries) as well as some seriously…
Ankara
A top break-your-diet stop. Locals pour in here every afternoon to treat themselves to Elizinn's irresistible range of pastries and cakes. There's a menu…
Konya
Our favourite place in town for fırın kebap (a Konya speciality; slices of tender, fairly greasy, oven-roasted mutton served on puffy bread). The meat…
Central Anatolia
The welcoming Madame Sema serves home-cooked food such as içli köfte (meatballs stuffed with spices and nuts) in this small restaurant tucked down a…
Central Anatolia
A very typical tourist-orientated restaurant that gets most of its business from tour bus groups. The food here is good value, service is fast, the…
Amasya
Let's get one thing straight: you're here for the view more than the food. The food is typically Turkish with plenty of meze and kebaps but the view is a…
Central Anatolia
Next to the mosque, in the centre of Yörük Köyü, you'll find this simple place with lots of shaded outdoor seating. It serves traditional Anatolian dishes…
Konya
You can't argue with the location. The upstairs terrace with views of the Mevlâna Museum is a panoramic spot for lunch. The menu is typically Turkish with…
Amasya
With a raised riverfront terrace this is one of the more popular cafe-restaurants in the old town. People tend to congregate here for food at lunchtime…
Safranbolu
This place dishes up good soups and plenty of local dishes, but portions are on the small side compared to other restaurants in town and service can be a…
