Kayadibi Saklıbahçe

This 'Hidden Garden,' located about two-thirds of the way between Trabzon and Sumela, Kayadibi Saklıbahçe features some of the region's best Black Sea delicacies. Polenta-like cheesy kuymak, karalahana sarmas (mince-stuffed collard leaves), and paz kavurma (slightly spicy sautéed chard, potato, and onion mix) are also good options to share (about two per head).

The main dining hall is bright and glass-sided, but the atmosphere is unpretentious and there is lots of outside seating. It's a steep 100m up a lane that branches off the ancient D885 road near the ehit Ferhat Gedik Tunnel's southern end. It's about a 10-minute walk north from center Maçka, with a fork left just after the river bridge.

Google Rating: 4.2/5.0

Address: Şehit Ferhat Gedik Tüneli Çıkısı, Maçka
Phone; 0462-512 2318
Hours: 8am-8.30pm
Price: dishes ₺10-24