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Where to Dine in a Real Cave
Cappadocia's cave restaurants offer unforgettable dining. Here are the 10 best, from traditional to upscale.
Upscale (€40-80 per person)
- Seten Cave Restaurant (Göreme): Elegant, modern Turkish
- Ziggy Cafe (Ürgüp): Boutique 6-course tasting
- Old Greek House (Mustafapaşa): Historic Greek mansion
- Seki Restaurant (Museum Hotel Uçhisar): Luxury cave dining
Mid-Range (€20-40)
- Topdeck Cave Restaurant: Popular, good ambience
- Dibek Restaurant: Traditional Turkish, great testi kebab
- Old Cappadocia Cafe: Local favorite, live music
Budget (€10-20)
- Nazar Börek & Kebab: Casual but cave setting
- Cappadocia Pide House: Turkish pide, family-friendly
- Firin Express: Quick, delicious, cave floor seating
Reservation Tips
- Book 2-3 days ahead in peak season
- Request cave seating specifically
- Upscale places: 1 week ahead
- Ask for window view if available
- Many close 10pm — don't dine too late
Dress Code
- Casual OK for most
- Smart casual for upscale (Seten, Seki)
- No shorts at fine dining
What to Order
- Testi kebab (signature dish)
- Local wine — Emir, Kalecik Karası
- Mezze platter to start
- Turkish coffee to finish
- Try Anatolian lamb tandoori
Romantic Picks
For proposals or honeymoons: Seten, Ziggy Cafe, or Seki (Museum Hotel). All have intimate cave rooms with candles and private tables.
Cappadocia's cave restaurants are half the experience. Don't eat at your hotel every night — venture out.
