Restaurants in Erzurum
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Erzurum Evleri
A stunner set in an old wooden house near the main drag. It feels like half the paraphernalia from six centuries of the Ottoman Empire has ended up here, with an onslaught of kilims (pileless woven rugs), pictures, weapons, farming tools and other collectibles from floor to ceiling. Surrender to the languor of the private alcoves with cushions and low tables and treat yourself to a soup, a börek (filled pastry) or a tandır kebap (stew). The nearby Daşhane, which has the same management, features live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. If only it was licensed!
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Güzelyurt Restorant
This iconic restaurant, in business since 1928, is so adorable because it feels so anachronistic, with shrouded windows, old-fashioned charm and thick carpets. It's also a great place to spill money on a great meal. The mezes are a headliner, with about 20 different specialities, but the menu also features a smattering of mains, including 'Bof Straganof' (no typo), all served by old-school, bow-tied waiters. It's licensed as well.
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Vatan Lokantası
Don't expect culinary revelations in this snappy joint, just the usual suspects honestly prepared and served by attentive waiters. Grab a tavuk şiş and satisfy the inner self.
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Kılıçoğlu
It's difficult for even the staunchest dieter to pass by the tantalising display of treats – they're presented almost as beautifully as a jewellery store – offered by this slick pastry shop and ice-cream parlour. If you can resist the squishy fıstıklı (pistachio) baklavas, you're just not human.
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Gizem Cafe & Patisserie
This snazzy pastry shop with polished surrounds is something of a treasure-trove for carb-lovers, with lots of ravishing cakes, baklavas and ice creams. The upstairs salon is a good place to make eye contact (and eye contact only) with Turkish students of both sexes, here to enjoy the atmosphere, gossip and giggle. And if you travel with a laptop (and we're guessing you do), you'll be pleased to know that it has free wi-fi access.
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Gel-Gör Cağ Kebabı
This charismatic Erzurum eatery specialises in cağ kebap (mutton grilled on a horizontal spit) served with small plates of salad, onions and yoghurt. It's a concept that's been a cult since 1975, so dedicated carnivores can't go wrong here.
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Küçükbey Konağı
Set in a rambling old mansion-turned-cafe, this welcoming oasis is popular with students of both sexes, here to gossip, flirt and puff a nargileh (traditional water pipe). Food-wise, it features simple dishes and some nibbles, but it's the atmosphere that most come to ingest. It's tucked away in a side street off the main drag.
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Salon Asya
With its doesn't-get-more-central location, bright dining room and good repertoire of classic dishes, this long-running eatery is one of the essential culinary stops you should make while in town.
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Simit Konağı
This humming venue adjoining Kılıçoğlu churns out simits (o-shaped bread rings sprinkled with sesame seeds) that are so yummy we guarantee you'll be back for more.
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Aspava
Brisk, buzzing, filling and good value, this popular eatery on the main street doles out well-executed pide (Turkish-style pizza) and satisfying kebaps in rosy surrounds. The food is fresh and hygienically prepared.
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Arzen
Hands down the best ice-cream parlour in town, Arzen is a hip place that draws baklava-holics like bees to a honey pot. One lick of the fıstıklı ice cream and you'll be hooked. It also serves snacks, sandwiches and cakes.
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