Dibek

At this family eatery, diners lay on couches and undergo a taste-bud tour of village fare. Order the tadm (taste) menu with a test kebap on our recommendation (meat and vegetable stew slow-cooked in a sealed terracotta pot; the best in town). The bamya (okra) will win over even the biggest skeptics to the benefits of this contentious vegetable.

At Dibek, don't leave without trying the moreish tel kadayf (dough soaked in syrup and topped with walnuts and tahini) and the luxurious homemade sour cherry liqueur.

Mehmet, the owner of this 475-year-old property, renovated the rooftop into a stylish wine bar in 2019, which also serves cheese and antipasto platters as well as a more European-style menu (mains $50 to $150). After your village feast, head upstairs to sip wine while overlooking Göreme village.

Google Rating: 4.0/5.0

Address: Cami Sokak 1
Phone: 0384-271 2209
Hours: 11am-11pm Mon-Sat
Price: mains ₺28-70, tasting menu ₺80