Must-see restaurants in Southeastern Anatolia

  • Çardaklı Köşk

    Şanlıurfa

    The food is typical Turkish with a menu full of kebaps and pide (Turkish-style pizza). It packs the diners in because of the great views over Gölbaşı and…

  • Mangal Vadisi

    Southeastern Anatolia

    Vegetarians, don't even bother reading this review: the huge mangals (barbecues) that take centre stage on the ground floor set the tone here. Grilled…

  • Nar Çiçeği

    Southeastern Anatolia

    Check-hatted chefs prepare top-notch grills and pide (Turkish-style pizza) in an open kitchen and dishes are rapidly served up by an enthusiastic team of…

  • Kahta Sofrası

    Southeastern Anatolia

    Right on Kahta's Dörtyol (Four Roads) intersection, Kahta Sofrası's huge kitchen and wood-fired oven turn out a plethora of pides (Turkish-style pizzas),…

  • Hasbahçe

    Southeastern Anatolia

    At the beginning of the canyon, Hasbahçe offers grills, pides (Turkish-style pizzas) and snacks, while the cafe section next door specialises in sweet…

  • Burcu Kebap

    Adıyaman

    This restaurant, just around the corner from Adıyaman Museum, serves up solid Turkish kebap staples with good salad and meze sides.

  • Gökte Ada

    Southeastern Anatolia

    Atop Tatvan's shopping complex, slap in the centre of town, this restaurant with expansive views of Lake Van has a menu of pides (Turkish-style pizzas)…

  • Halil İbrahim Sofrası

    Van

    A typically Turkish selection of pide (Turkish-style pizza) and grilled meat mains. Food is well presented and of high quality, with service to match.

  • Siyah Gül Restaurant

    Southeastern Anatolia

    One of numerous restaurants lining Eski Halfeti's waterfront, Siyah Gül dishes up fresh fish meals and typical kebap plates.

  • Çarşi Konağı

    Diyarbakır

    This restored 450-year old house conceals a leafy courtyard and poignant reminders of its former Jewish owners. (Look for the carved Star of David in the…

  • Meşhur Kahvaltıcı

    Diyarbakır

    More expensive than the kahvaltı spots along Kıbrıs Caddesi, but worth it for the glorious ambience of the restored Hasan Paşa Hanı. Enjoy a leisurely…

  • Şafak Kahvaltı & Yemek Salonu

    Diyarbakır

    Nosh on freshly prepared meat dishes, hearty casseroles and stuffed vegetables in this brisk Diyarbakır institution. It also does superb crisp wood-fired…

  • Selim Amca'nın Sofra Salonu

    Diyarbakır

    This bright eatery outside the city walls is famous for its kaburga dolması (lamb stuffed with rice and almonds). Round it off with a devilish İrmik…