Dream Spot
CAPPADOCIATekelli, Tekelli mh.mezitoğlu Sk.no:20, Mezitoğlu sk no 20, 50240 Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
+90 384 219 34 34- we were recommended this place by a local and we promise you won't regret it
- the views of uchisar castle and the fortress is magical
- the food is delicious and ingredients are high quality
- we had the greek salad and lamb chops which are a must try!
- if it's not too cold when you're there, definitely grab a table outside!
- book in advance, it was pretty full and we were there in the off season
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Cappadocia Steak House
CAPPADOCIAYukarı mevkii Tekelli mahallesi Göreme caddesi no :1, 50240 Nevşehir, Turkey
+90 551 255 00 93- firstly make sure you try and bag a spot on the top terrace if you can! ideally make a reservation in advance
- the staff are super knowledgeable & will guide you through all the different cuts of meat they have
- the steak we had was cooked infront of us on the terrace which was entertaining!
- we recommend anything here, everything is fresh and delicious
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Zerdali Cafe & Restaurant
CAPPADOCIACumhuriyet, Kapadokya Cd. no:68, 50500 Avanos/Nevşehir, Turkey
+90 533 204 41 90- the most delicious restaurant recommended by a local
- hidden near a petrol station, not somewhere you would usually stop!
- the restaurant is owned by a local family and the food is cooked with so much love
- the dishes are from a stone oven and burst with flavour
- we tried the pide and the Adana kebabı, both super delicious!
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Pumpkin Göreme Restaurant And Art Gallery
CAPPADOCIAIsali Mah, İçeridere Sk. No:7-A, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
+90 542 808 50 50- the place is decorated with beautiful lanterns, and creates a gorgeous atmosphere
- the staff are super friendly and make you feel at home as soon as you arrive
- be prepared to taste some delicious food (we recommend the set menu)
- also definitely taste the pottery kebab (a local traditional dish of juicy chunks of meat)
- make sure you make a reservation!
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Kadıneli
CAPPADOCIAYukarı Mahalle, Fatih Cd., 50240 Uçhisar/Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
+903842192010- Kadıneli stands for 'woman's hand' because this entire restaurant is run by only women
- The idea behind the project was so the women from Üçhisar have a place to work and make an honest wage here
- not only does this place stand for equality in this area, the women put their love into everything they make
- all items are freshly hand made every day
- they also have a ‘soup kitchen’ where they provide food for 40 needy families without charge
- once you try the sulu köfte, you'll never go anywhere else!
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topdeck cave
CAPPADOCIAHafız Abdullah Efendi Sk. No 15, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
+90 384 271 24 74- the restaurant is built in the famous caves of göreme
- they have the traditional floor seating which is why we love this place so much! (they also have table seating too)
- let the waitress know whether you prefer lamb, chicken, beef or veg and they will tell you what they have made for the day
- all the dishes are delicious and the atmosphere is super cosy
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