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Restaurants in Artvin

Best Restaurants in Artvin 2026

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

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Karahan Restaurant, Artvin Sofrası and Köşk Restaurant. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Artvin, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Artvin is a rugged mountain province in northeastern Turkey, bordered by Georgia to the east and the Black Sea coast to the north. The province shelters a remarkable concentration of medieval Georgian Orthodox churches and monasteries hidden in forested valleys, alongside the Çoruh River — one of the world's fastest-flowing rivers and a world-class whitewater rafting destination. Dense chestnut and pine forests cloak the slopes of the Kaçkar and Karçal mountain ranges, while high plateaus offer cool summer escapes and pastoral landscapes that have changed little in centuries.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Northeastern Anatolian / Turkish

Karahan Restaurant

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per meal4.2/5

Popular Northeastern Anatolian / Turkish restaurant in Artvin.

Known for: Home-style northeastern Anatolian cooking

İnönü Cad. No.5, 08000 Artvin

Turkish / Black Sea

Artvin Sofrası

70–180 TRY / $2.10–5.40 per meal4.1/5

Popular Turkish / Black Sea restaurant in Artvin.

Known for: Black Sea vegetable dishes and soups

Çarşı Mah., Cumhuriyet Cad. No.8, 08000 Artvin

Turkish Grill

Köşk Restaurant

120–300 TRY / $3.60–9 per meal4.0/5

Popular Turkish Grill restaurant in Artvin.

Known for: Charcoal-grilled meats

Ordu Cad. No.15, 08000 Artvin

Turkish Flatbread

Pide Evi Artvin

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per meal4.2/5

Popular Turkish Flatbread restaurant in Artvin.

Known for: Stone-oven pide

Bülbül Mah. No.2, 08000 Artvin

Turkish Cafe

Çoruh Kafe

30–100 TRY / $0.90–3 per item4.0/5

Popular Turkish Cafe restaurant in Artvin.

Known for: Breakfast and afternoon tea stop

Çarşı Cad. No.22, 08000 Artvin

Turkish / Anatolian

Şelale Restoran (Hatilla)

100–250 TRY / $3–7.50 per meal4.3/5

Popular Turkish / Anatolian restaurant in Artvin.

Known for: Fresh trout by the waterfall

Hatilla Vadisi Girişi, 08000 Artvin

Fresh Trout / Turkish

Yusufeli Alabalık Restoran

100–220 TRY / $3–6.60 per meal4.4/5

Popular Fresh Trout / Turkish restaurant in Artvin.

Known for: River-fresh trout with mountain views

Yusufeli Kasabası Çoruh Kenarı, 08800 Yusufeli, Artvin

Traditional Village / Georgian-influenced

Macahel Ev Yemeği

150–300 TRY / $4.50–9 per full meal4.5/5

Popular Traditional Village / Georgian-influenced restaurant in Artvin.

Known for: Organic village cooking with foraged mushrooms and herbs

Camili Beldesi, 08400 Borçka, Artvin

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Karahan Restaurant

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per meal

Artvin Sofrası

70–180 TRY / $2.10–5.40 per meal

Köşk Restaurant

120–300 TRY / $3.60–9 per meal

Pide Evi Artvin

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per meal

Çoruh Kafe

30–100 TRY / $0.90–3 per item

Şelale Restoran (Hatilla)

100–250 TRY / $3–7.50 per meal

Yusufeli Alabalık Restoran

100–220 TRY / $3–6.60 per meal

Borçka Çay Bahçesi ve Restoran

15–80 TRY / $0.45–2.40 per item

Artvin Et Mangal

150–350 TRY / $4.50–10.50 per meal

Kafkasör Yaylası Çay Ocağı

10–60 TRY / $0.30–1.80 per item

Ardanuç Aile Lokantası

70–160 TRY / $2.10–4.80 per meal

Artvin Pizza & Fast Food

60–180 TRY / $1.80–5.40

Çiçek Pastanesi

10–60 TRY / $0.30–1.80 per item

Artvin Sucuk & Kahvaltı

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per person

Kordon Kafe (Hopa)

20–100 TRY / $0.60–3 per item

Şen Fırın (Artvin Bakery)

5–30 TRY / $0.15–0.90 per item

Kestane Kafe

20–80 TRY / $0.60–2.40 per item

Arhavi Çay Bahçesi ve Balık

80–250 TRY / $2.40–7.50 per meal

Dere Kenarı Büfe (Yusufeli)

10–60 TRY / $0.30–1.80 per item

Eastern Anatolian

Narman Lokantası

70–160 TRY / $2.10–4.80 per meal

Meze

Hopa Meyhane

150–400 TRY / $4.50–12 per full meze spread

Northeastern Anatolian

Şavşat Köy Sofrası

70–160 TRY / $2.10–4.80 per meal

Seafood

Hopa Balık Restoran

150–400 TRY / $4.50–12 per meal

Traditional Village

Macahel Ev Yemeği

150–300 TRY / $4.50–9 per full meal

Trout

Barhal Alabalık Çiftliği Restoran

100–200 TRY / $3–6 per meal

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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