Ortahisar

Ortahisar, previously known by its Byzantine name Potamía, is a town in the Ürgüp District, Nevşehir Province, Turkey. Its population is 3,086. Ortahisar is located about 20 km east of the provincial capital, Nevşehir. Until the mid-2010s Ortahisar was rather off-the-beaten-track when it came to Cappadocian tourism. Wikipedia.
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1Tandır Restaurant

4.5
(352)
4.5
(245)
affordable
Restaurant
Discovered a hidden gem, Tandır Restaurant, while searching for lunch. The cuisine was delightful and reasonably priced. Deciding to bring a companion along, we indulged in supper and enjoyed a leisurely stay at the restaurant. The amiable staff extended their hospitality by allowing us to linger longer than usual. Our dining experience was truly satisfying, offering excellent value for money in the captivating setting of Cappadocia.
Wonderful place! Absolutely delicious local food and stunning views. Classic Turkish friendly hospitality. Went there with my family and we all loved it. My daughter kept asking to go back. Next time we’re in Cappadoccia we will, we loved it! Çok teşekkür ederim Tandır!
Tim G Riddell — Google review
I went to find lunch and stumble upon this place. The food was pretty good. Decided to bring my friend her as well. We had supper and chilled at the restaurant for a while. The staff was really friendly and allowed us to stay late and enjoy our stay. We enjoyed all the food and it was decently priced. You really do find value for your money while you are in Cappadocia. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Enjoy 😊
Amina Ebrahim — Google review
Loved this place !! It was a little late in the afternoon when we came to this place. There are 10 cute cats here. The view from the outdoor seating is breath taking. Loved the Ayran, I think they added a little soda water to it and it tastes amazing. Glad we stopped here. Staff was very friendly and helpful as well.
Maddy — Google review
Great local eatery, serene, great food, great view and great service lamb shank and chicken were really tasty
Christian Antono — Google review
Great afternoon with my friends. Had a delicious lamb shank and stuffed grape leaves. Amazing view with raki. Even had a fun karaoke afterwards. A lot of fun and great hosts.
Martijn Schetselaar — Google review
Amazing food and views off the terrace. The pasta, lamb neck and pottery kebab especially are worth trying. Musa the chef came out to see if the food was ok too!
Geraint Cooper — Google review
Amazing food and view. They shouldn t allow to smoke inside. I know we are in Turkey but I go to a restaurant to smell the food and not the tobacco.
Al Cap — Google review
Food and drinks were all so good. Very accomodating service even though we weren’t speaking the same language. Everything was absolutely delicious and they were accomodating. Enjoyed the food and the view!!!
Chantelle Dabrowski — Google review
Great food and quiet atmosphere here. We had an appetizer stuffed squash blossom flower and a main dish Lamb shank (tandir), stuffed mumbar (homemade sausage) and Sheet pan. For dessert we got Aside and Apricots in molases. All was tasty and nice looking. Thank you
Nata — Google review
Manzara ve kültür park no:126, park, 50650 Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiyehttps://instagram.com/tandirrestaurantt?igshid=NTlmMWMyMzg=+90 543 904 50 50

2No.10 Restaurant Lounge

4.5
(213)
Restaurant
No.10 Restaurant Lounge is an impressive establishment situated on a picturesque hillside, reminiscent of scenes from Game of Thrones. The venue offers a diverse and fresh menu, with a delightful blend of local and international dishes. Service is prompt and courteous, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. While slightly towards the upper end of the market in terms of price, it provides good value for money. It is recommended to avoid Park Cafe on the square as they reportedly exploit tourists, tarnishing the area's reputation unfairly.
This place should have hundreds of reviews. Their menu is creative and fresh. Very tasty and well balanced flacors. Pablo took great care of us. Check out their freacos inside and the hidden messages in the spoons!
Anna Ramos — Google review
The food was wonderful and such a nice surprise! Dinner on the roof at sun set was so magical! All of our waiter’s suggestions were spot on. Our waiter Burak was so delightful we went back!
Robin Allen-Contreras — Google review
Great venue. Beautifully developed on the hillside. Looks like game of thrones. Food was varied and fresh. Nice mix of local and international options. Quick service. Polite. Tasty. Good value but upper end of the market. Tip: when in Ortahisar please avoid Park Cafe on the square. They rip off tourists and this causes bad feeling for the area which isn't a fair representation. BARRUS, NO.10, YIGIT and BEEY KEBAP will treat you well and charge you fairly. Choose them.
Bobbi Hartshorne Workplace Wellbeing Expert — Google review
We had a great culinary expirience! Good attention and amazing main course and dessert! It is worthy to try!
Carmen Flores — Google review
Best meals we’ve had all holiday - can’t put into words how divine the lamb kebab, meatballs were. Even brought out fireworks for my birthday!!! 10/10 for your next trip.
Julianna Permitin — Google review
So promising, but ultimately disappointing. Visited the bar/restaurant area for a special occasion and although I can't really fault the staff, the menu was accessed via an app (not the end of the world, but makes it feel like you're ordering at a resort). The fire that appeared to give some ambiance was stoked with about 1/2 a bottle of meths and filled the room with acrid fumes. Other patrons were smoking (I hadn't checked if this was permitted or just ignored) The food was mediocre, but fairly reasonably priced. A bottle of wine was around 1,500 lira (about $50). I can't recommend the place considering the other options available here.
Adam — Google review
Great place. Excellent food. Super customer service.
Hector Toledo — Google review
Food was good but honestly felt like the waiters were unhelpful and rude. We had a child under 2 who has dietary restrictions and needed plain spaghetti and they said we can’t order anything that wasn’t on the menu. Then, they said they would accommodate us and brought out pasta with butter and cheese on it and claimed it was plain. We refused and they charged us anyway and said if we don’t pay they will take it out of the waiter’s pay, which is unfair so we paid for it. The waiter named Miko was extremely helpful and pleasant, but the other staff was very rude and short with us.
Aaliya Bhayat — Google review
Stumbled across this restaurant after a long day of travelling and boy oh boy it did not disappoint, the food was amazing the service was some of the best we had in turkey hands down and the view at sun set was incredible! I returned the next day as my partner left her expensive sunglasses there the night before and the staff had kept them safe and returned them! 10/10 would recommend!
Blake Lane — Google review
Everything is amazing, I came one night and had to repeat before leaving Ortahisar!!
Dara Acosta Sánchez — Google review
The food is very delicious. Mr.Miko,his service very nice. My family very enjoy this meal
ทักษพร ลีลารุ่งโรจน์ — Google review
Esentepe, Resul Bey Sk., 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye

3Aydede Restaurant Mangalbaşı Ortahisar Şubesi

4.4
(560)
5.0
(205)
affordable
Grill
This was my first visit to Cappadocia, and I had the pleasure of dining at Aydede Restaurant Mangalbaşı Ortahisar Şubesi. The restaurant came highly recommended, and it truly lived up to its reputation. The service was excellent, and the food was outstanding. One unique aspect of this place is that they allow you to choose your meats and cook them on a grill right in front of you.
This was my first time in Cappadocia and this restaurant was suggested to me and it was the best I've had. Great service, great food, I enjoyed the cooking on the grill. They allow you to choose your meats and you cook them on the grill that's in front of you. The manager even helped me cooked my food, the best ever. If you ever in Cappadocia come by and enjoy the friendly environment and good food 😁😁
Ardrell Morgan — Google review
Nice concept and very well set up. Grilling pit in middle of table. You choose your meat and cook to your liking. Good quality meat, vegetables and sides. Very pleasant experience and highly recommended.
Eric Englebert — Google review
Incredible food and service! The best meat I have eaten in a long time!🥰 Live music and a great ambiance. The people are very gentle and the service is top notch! Definitely worth visiting.
Serbay Atalik — Google review
Good food, good staff and good view. WC was congested and no hot water
Ahsan Khalid — Google review
Wow this place was an amazing experience really enjoyed cooking my own frash meat to perfection on the grill and the mezza was very delicious to highly recommend it if your in the area.
Asif I — Google review
Great tasty food, interactive service, you will cook your meat by yourself on your hot grill table and it's cool. They prepared our grill the moment we got to the menu (which was the showcase with fresh meaty treats). The stuff is professional and fun. They have perfect view to the valley as well, it's very clean and cozy.
Julia Stoyanova — Google review
This is a place where you have to cook your own meal. You can choose the meat you want to eat and they charge you differently depending on which kind of meat and salad you have chosen. I prefer to pay in a restaurant for service and cooked food, not for cooking myself but to others this could be an interesting experience. However the prices were very high I didn’t felt truly satisfied and I did paid a lot, the double actually than in Any other restaurants in Turkey for an small meal that I cooked myself. So I don’t recommend this place at all
Julieth Rojas Guzm?n — Google review
Choose your meats and BBQ them yourself over fat red hot coals at your table. Great side dishes, friendly staff, fun times!
Catherine and Michael Zimmerman — Google review
Staff - Ceynan EKE very helpful and patient. The rest staff are very friendly and helpful too. Food taste good. Would recommend people come. Appreciated!
Phoenix Wan — Google review
Bahçelievler mah, Atatürk Cd. No: 16, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiyehttps://instagram.com/aydede_restaurant_mangalbasi?igshid=YmMyMT+90 545 186 50 50

4Beey Kebap cafe restorant

4.6
(584)
4.5
(171)
Restaurant
Beey Kebab, a quaint family-owned Turkish restaurant, offers an exquisite selection of traditional dishes cooked with utmost love and passion. Despite its small size, this establishment stands out for its rich and flavorful cuisine served in beautiful pottery. The friendly owner and helpful waitstaff are always ready to recommend the most delectable options from their menu. Prepare to be amazed by the freshness and deliciousness of their food; it's simply beyond words!
Good food and friendly service. The pottery kebab and rice were good, and the haside was freshly prepared and delicious.
Bryce Hwang — Google review
We had a great experience, the food was amazing, very tasty and well served. We were greeted and treated very kindly. We ordered a pot kebab and it was made in a very traditional way and delivered in a clay pot with fire, to be broken in front of us. An amazing experience! We highly recommend Beey Kebap restaurant!
Naiara Campos — Google review
Traditional turkish place. The restaurant offers a variety of high quality local dishes. The portions are plentiful. The treatment has been close and the atmosphere warm. I would definitely recommend going there if you are in the area!
Mag? Bou Figueras — Google review
What an experience with Baklava Ice Cream, very polite, nice ambience, clean and great energy in the place Modern music and just a place to go if you are near Unfortunatelly due to the price (20+ € for 2 baklava icecream portions and tea) one star less...
Marina Valentic — Google review
TOURIST TRAP! Its a small family business, high prices and low quality. Small portions, in my plate 230 I think there was 20g of chicken and the fries are raw. My boyfriend order an kebab sandwich with meat but the meat inside was hard to find. To conclude they don’t accept cards and even bother to warn (in the entrance/menu), this boy about 12 years work there and with no English brings you the bill and say “NO CARD” then accompanies your to withdraw the money. A dinner to forget!
Ana Luiza Mattos — Google review
Owner and his family are super friendly. I really enjoyed my food - I got the pottery kebab and a salad. Kebab is amazing and the salad is super fresh. Highly recommend!
Erin — Google review
The food was extremely fresh and delicious, actually that's even an understatement! The hospitality from the owner, Metin, was phenomenal! Prices were very very cheap. He deserves a medal for the mouth watering food he produced. My Italian fiance (who's fussy with food) said it was one of the best chicken dishes he's ever tasted! 10/10
Sev Torun — Google review
This is one of the best restaurant/cafe in Cappadocia region. Food is just amazing and the services/hospitality are just exceptional. Owner family is very sweet and hospitable. Must visit.
prateek shahi — Google review
Turkish food in pottery in its finest. Great and rich in taste. The restaurant might be small, because it is a small family restaurant, but they cook really with love and passion.. it’s worth it to come here. You must ask for recommended dishes by the owner or waitress. You have to try some of the most recommended dishes and you won’t regret coming here. Besides that the owner is really friendly.
Andreas Bauten — Google review
Very good Turkish food and very welcome owners that served us very friendly. We experienced some tasteful and typical specialties. The chef already won some prizes. They have a terrace in front of a garden and the interior is very cozy. We loved this place and we recommend it.
Joao Paulo Varandas — Google review
eski mahalle, haliçi mevki e1, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye+90 535 499 82 50

5Fresko Restaurant

4.2
(49)
4.5
(82)
Restaurant
Attracted by the appealing artwork at the entrance, I was delighted to discover that live music would be provided, which proved to be highly enjoyable and at an appropriate volume. I tried their excellently prepared and delicious lamb ribs, although I would have appreciated a dressing for the salad. The Turkish beer was enjoyable, although I found it quite expensive compared to other items on the menu that offered fair value. The restaurant boasted a lovely ambiance and a scenic view.
The best fine dine experience I've ever had. Me and my wife were the only two people occupying this restaurant when the waitress found us to be shivering on our diner tables. She immediately closed the windows with a touch of a button and gave us warm blankets to cover ourselves up. The place is expensive but these little things make it worth visiting again. We ordered Lamb Chops and Beef Shahslik with some Tomato Soup. The meat was juicy and cooked to perfection with optimal quantity. For desserts, their chocolate mousse is a must try. If i had some more money to spend i would've visited this restaurant time and again. Great job guys!
Aaditya Barve — Google review
Love the ambience of this place. Pretty cosy. It has pretty nice set up. And warm enough. The food were good. And the service were good also. GreAt.
Maxima A — Google review
Drawn in by the attractive art around the entrance, I was happy to learn there would be live music which was very entertaining and not too loud. I tried the lamb ribs which were well prepared and tasty. A dressing for the salad would be nice. Enjoyed the Turkish beer but did feel it considerably over priced though the rest of the meal was a fair value. The room was lovely as was the view. The staff anxious to please and Covid conscious. All in all it was a very pleasant experience.
Rhonda Effron Brown — Google review
Very nice ambience and nice food. Beautiful local music, could be little softer.
Swapnil Chauhan — Google review
Overall a nice experience. Sitting with a stunning view over Cappadocia eating a very well made Adana Kebab - service at its best. Well done! 😁
Mikkel Zeki Larsen — Google review
Eski mah. Tepebasi Mey. No 16 50650, 50650 Ortahisar/Ürgüp/Nevşehir, Türkiye
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