Ahsaray Hotel Restaurant is the in-house dining facility of the Ahsaray Hotel, located on E-90 Karayolu Caddesi near the eastern edge of Aksaray city, Turkey, on the main transanatolian highway that connects Istanbul with eastern Turkey. The restaurant serves the hotel's guests and passing travellers who stop on the E-90 corridor, which carries significant commercial and tourist traffic between western Turkey, Cappadocia, Konya, and the eastern provinces. The kitchen opens early for breakfast, serving a full Turkish kahvaltı spread — white cheese, olives, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, honey, butter, and freshly baked bread — that has become the hotel's most consistently praised offering. The breakfast is available to non-guests for a set charge. Lunch and dinner service covers tulum kebab (marinated lamb cooked in cloth parcels) as the regional flagship alongside local meze plates and a range of standard Turkish main courses. The dining room is comfortable by highway-hotel standards: air-conditioned, with proper table settings and an orientation toward the road-weary traveller who wants a reliable meal without driving into the city centre. Groups can call ahead for large-table reservations. The restaurant is one of the few options with consistent all-day hours on the E-90 eastern approach to Aksaray. Prices are moderate and appropriate for a highway hotel restaurant, slightly above the city lokanta standard but below tourist-district restaurant pricing. Card payment is accepted at hotel-restaurant level, a convenience for drivers who have exhausted their lira before reaching the city.
Signature dishes
- Turkish breakfast buffet
- Tulum kebab
- Local meze
Good to know
- Known for
- Full Turkish breakfast buffet, good Anatolian mains; convenient for drivers on the E-90 highway
- Hours
- Daily 07:00-23:00
- Reservations
- Walk-in; call +90 382 213 1313 for groups
Location
E-90 Karayolu Caddesi No:1, 68100 Aksaray Merkez, Aksaray, Turkey
38.3601, 34.0492 View on map
Highlights
- Full Turkish breakfast kahvaltı spread — available to non-hotel guests for a cover charge
- Tulum kebab (marinated lamb in cloth) as the flagship Anatolian main course
- Conveniently positioned on the E-90 highway corridor for drivers en route to Cappadocia
- Air-conditioned dining room open from 07:00 — earlier than most Aksaray city restaurants
- Local meze spread as a starter table for groups dining together
Tips for visiting
- Non-guests can pay a set breakfast charge — confirm the current price when calling +90 382 213 1313
- The Turkish breakfast is the most consistently praised part of the menu; prioritise it for an early start
- Groups driving the E-90 route should call ahead to ensure table space for large parties
- The hotel is on the eastern approach road; drivers from Nevşehir should look for the hotel sign before reaching the Aksaray city centre
- Card payment is accepted at hotel-restaurant level; confirm current policy when booking
Accessibility
The hotel is a modern building with a level car park and accessible ground-floor entrance. The restaurant is on the ground floor. Wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities may be available in the hotel lobby area; visitors should confirm with the hotel before arrival on +90 382 213 1313.
Frequently asked questions
Is the restaurant open to non-hotel guests?
Yes. Both the breakfast service and the full lunch and dinner menu are available to walk-in visitors. Hotel guests receive breakfast as part of their room rate.
Is the restaurant close to Ihlara Valley?
The hotel is in Aksaray city, approximately 40 kilometres north of the Ihlara Valley entrance. It is a practical base for a day trip but not close to the valley itself.
Does the restaurant serve alcohol?
This should be confirmed directly with the hotel by calling +90 382 213 1313, as beverage policies can vary.
Is the highway location noisy?
The dining room is interior and air-conditioned, providing insulation from highway noise. Outdoor seating, if available, will be closer to the road.