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Restaurants in Çorum

Best Restaurants in Çorum 2026

How to eat well in Çorum at every budget, and the local dishes you shouldn't leave without trying.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Şehzade Kebap Salonu, Tarihi Çorum Pidecisi and Hittit Restaurant. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Çorum, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Çorum is a mid-sized city in north-central Turkey, perched on the Anatolian plateau at roughly 800 m elevation. It serves as the provincial capital and is best known as the jumping-off point for the UNESCO World Heritage Hittite sites of Hattuşa and Alacahöyük. The city itself harbours a fine archaeological museum, animated bazaars, and a tradition of producing Turkey's finest roasted chickpeas (leblebi). Visitors find a genuinely local atmosphere, affordable prices, and easy day-trip access to some of the most consequential ruins in the ancient world.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Turkish Grill / Kebab

Şehzade Kebap Salonu

120–280 TRY/person (~$3.60–$8.40)4.5/5

Popular Turkish Grill / Kebab restaurant in Çorum.

Known for: Testi kebabı (sealed clay-pot lamb stew), adana kebap, pide

Gazi Caddesi No. 34, Çorum Merkez

Pide (Turkish flatbread)

Tarihi Çorum Pidecisi

80–150 TRY/person (~$2.40–$4.50)4.4/5

Popular Pide (Turkish flatbread) restaurant in Çorum.

Known for: Kıymalı pide (minced-meat flatbread), kaşarlı pide (cheese flatbread)

Çarşı Mah. Pide Sokak No. 5, Çorum

Anatolian / Traditional Turkish

Hittit Restaurant

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–$10.50)4.3/5

Popular Anatolian / Traditional Turkish restaurant in Çorum.

Known for: Güveç (clay-pot stew), etli nohut (chickpea stew with meat), mantı (Turkish dumplings)

Atatürk Bulvarı No. 12, Çorum

Turkish Breakfast

Leblebi Çarşısı Kahvaltı Evi

100–180 TRY/person (~$3–$5.40)4.6/5

Popular Turkish Breakfast restaurant in Çorum.

Known for: Traditional Turkish breakfast spread with Çorum honey, local white cheese, eggs, olives

Leblebi Çarşısı, Çorum

Turkish / Anatolian

Köşk Restaurant

200–400 TRY/person (~$6–$12)4.3/5

Popular Turkish / Anatolian restaurant in Çorum.

Known for: Slow-cooked lamb dishes, döner plate, local vegetable dishes

Bahçelievler Mah. Köşk Caddesi No. 8, Çorum

Light Turkish / Café Food

Çorum Belediyesi Sosyal Tesisleri Kafe

40–120 TRY/person (~$1.20–$3.60)4.0/5

Popular Light Turkish / Café Food restaurant in Çorum.

Known for: Tea (çay), Turkish coffee, simit (sesame ring bread), toasts

Şehir Parkı İçi, Gülabibey, Çorum

Turkish / Anatolian

Mevlana Aile Restoranı

130–250 TRY/person (~$4–$7.50)4.2/5

Popular Turkish / Anatolian restaurant in Çorum.

Known for: Family-style Anatolian cooking; lahmacun, kebab platters, ayran

Mevlana Mah. Konak Caddesi No. 3, Çorum

Regional Turkish

Taş Han Restaurant (Osmancık)

150–300 TRY/person (~$4.50–$9)4.4/5

Popular Regional Turkish restaurant in Çorum.

Known for: Kızılırmak river fish (sazan carp), slow-cooked Anatolian meat dishes

Taşhan Caddesi, Osmancık/Çorum

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Şehzade Kebap Salonu

120–280 TRY/person (~$3.60–$8.40)

Tarihi Çorum Pidecisi

80–150 TRY/person (~$2.40–$4.50)

Hittit Restaurant

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–$10.50)

Leblebi Çarşısı Kahvaltı Evi

100–180 TRY/person (~$3–$5.40)

Köşk Restaurant

200–400 TRY/person (~$6–$12)

Çorum Belediyesi Sosyal Tesisleri Kafe

40–120 TRY/person (~$1.20–$3.60)

Mevlana Aile Restoranı

130–250 TRY/person (~$4–$7.50)

Taş Han Restaurant (Osmancık)

150–300 TRY/person (~$4.50–$9)

Boğazkale Hitit Lokantası

80–160 TRY/person (~$2.40–$4.80)

Çorum Mantıcısı

80–150 TRY/person (~$2.40–$4.50)

Şifa Lokantası

60–130 TRY/person (~$1.80–$4)

Hacı Bey Köftecisi

70–140 TRY/person (~$2.10–$4.20)

Nostalji Kafe ve Pastane

50–150 TRY/person (~$1.50–$4.50)

Et Mangal Çorum

250–500 TRY/person (~$7.50–$15)

Oba Ocakbaşı

180–380 TRY/person (~$5.40–$11.40)

Çorum Börekçisi

30–80 TRY/person (~$0.90–$2.40)

Kervansaray Kebap

140–300 TRY/person (~$4.20–$9)

Gözleme Yeri Fatma Hanım

40–100 TRY/person (~$1.20–$3)

Derya Unlu Mamüller (Bakery)

20–80 TRY/person (~$0.60–$2.40)

Seafood

Deniz Balık Evi

200–450 TRY/person (~$6–$13.50)

Çorum İskele Balık Evi

250–500 TRY/person (~$7.50–$15)

Anatolian

Anadolu Sofra Evi

150–320 TRY/person (~$4.50–$9.60)

Beverages

Çay Bahçesi Kale (Castle Tea Garden)

15–60 TRY/person (~$0.45–$1.80)

Light Snacks

Olimpos Nargile Kafe

50–150 TRY/person (~$1.50–$4.50)

Street Food

Aslan Büfe (Çorum Sucukçusu)

25–80 TRY/person (~$0.75–$2.40)

Dining etiquette & tips

Navigate the local food scene confidently.

Tip

Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.

Tip

Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.

Tip

Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.

Food budget guide

What to expect at different price points.

Level Price Description
Budget $5-15/meal Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants.
Mid-range $15-40/meal Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus.
Upscale $40+/meal Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences.

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