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Restaurants in Bingöl

Best Restaurants in Bingöl 2026

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

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Mavi Göl Restaurant, Şelale Lokantası and Kebapçı Mehmet Usta. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Bingöl, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Bingöl is a small provincial city in eastern Turkey, nestled among the rugged Taurus mountains at approximately 1,100 metres elevation. Known for its pristine river valleys, ancient fortress ruins, world-renowned mountain honey, and the dramatic Göynük Canyon, Bingöl offers authentic eastern Anatolian culture well off the standard tourist trail.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Eastern Anatolian

Mavi Göl Restaurant

TRY 150–350/person (~$5–$11 USD)4.2/5

Popular Eastern Anatolian restaurant in Bingöl.

Known for: Traditional slow-cooked meat dishes

Atatürk Bulvarı No. 12, Bingöl Merkez 12000

Turkish/Anatolian

Şelale Lokantası

TRY 80–200/person (~$2.50–$6 USD)4.0/5

Popular Turkish/Anatolian restaurant in Bingöl.

Known for: Home-style Turkish cooking at low prices

Cumhuriyet Cad. No. 28, Bingöl Merkez 12000

Kebab

Kebapçı Mehmet Usta

TRY 130–280/person (~$4–$8.50 USD)4.4/5

Popular Kebab restaurant in Bingöl.

Known for: Wood-fire grilled kebab

İnönü Cad. No. 5, Bingöl Merkez 12000

Turkish pide/flatbread

Pide Salonu Özgür

TRY 80–180/person (~$2.50–$5.50 USD)4.1/5

Popular Turkish pide/flatbread restaurant in Bingöl.

Known for: Wood-oven pide (Turkish flatbread pizza)

Kültür Cad. No. 11, Bingöl Merkez 12000

Turkish home cooking

Çarşı Lokantası

TRY 70–160/person (~$2.15–$5 USD)4.0/5

Popular Turkish home cooking restaurant in Bingöl.

Known for: Cheapest hot lunch in the city

Çarşı Mah. No. 3, Bingöl Merkez 12000

Eastern Anatolian / Kurdish

Bingöl Konağı Restoran

TRY 200–450/person (~$6–$14 USD)4.5/5

Popular Eastern Anatolian / Kurdish restaurant in Bingöl.

Known for: Authentic regional dishes rarely found elsewhere

Eski Mahalle No. 7, Bingöl Merkez 12000

Snacks / Tea garden

Göynük Çay Bahçesi

TRY 30–100/person (~$0.90–$3 USD)4.3/5

Popular Snacks / Tea garden restaurant in Bingöl.

Known for: Canyon-side tea garden serving fresh local honey

Göynük Köyü girişi, Bingöl Province

Turkish cafeteria

Kafeterya Üniversite

TRY 40–100/person (~$1.25–$3 USD)3.5/5

Popular Turkish cafeteria restaurant in Bingöl.

Known for: Cheapest meals in Bingöl

Bingöl Üniversitesi Merkez Kampüs, Bingöl

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Şelale Lokantası

TRY 80–200/person (~$2.50–$6 USD)

Pide Salonu Özgür

TRY 80–180/person (~$2.50–$5.50 USD)

Çarşı Lokantası

TRY 70–160/person (~$2.15–$5 USD)

Kafeterya Üniversite

TRY 40–100/person (~$1.25–$3 USD)

Sofra Evi

TRY 100–250/person (~$3–$7.70 USD)

Divan Restoran

TRY 300–700/person (~$9–$21 USD)

Sabah Kahvaltı Salonu

TRY 120–200/person (~$3.70–$6 USD)

Aile Sofrası

TRY 100–280/person (~$3–$8.50 USD)

Eastern Anatolian

Mavi Göl Restaurant

TRY 150–350/person (~$5–$11 USD)

Bingöl Konağı Restoran

TRY 200–450/person (~$6–$14 USD)

Tandır Evi

TRY 180–400/person (~$5.50–$12 USD)

Solhan Sofra

TRY 100–250/person (~$3–$7.70 USD)

Seafood

Balıkçı Hasan

TRY 200–450/person (~$6–$14 USD)

Nehir Kıyısı Balık

TRY 200–400/person (~$6–$12 USD)

Börek

Burcu Börek

TRY 30–80/person (~$0.90–$2.50 USD)

Grilled Meat

Et ve Mangal Bingöl

TRY 200–500/person (~$6–$15 USD)

Kebab

Kebapçı Mehmet Usta

TRY 130–280/person (~$4–$8.50 USD)

Köfte

Kardeşler Köfte

TRY 100–200/person (~$3–$6 USD)

Lahmacun

Lahmacun Ustası

TRY 40–100/person (~$1.25–$3 USD)

Mantı

Biber Mantı Evi

TRY 90–200/person (~$2.75–$6 USD)

Pastry

Pastane Cennet

TRY 30–120/person (~$0.90–$3.70 USD)

Pide

Yıldız Pidecisi

TRY 70–180/person (~$2.15–$5.50 USD)

Snacks

Göynük Çay Bahçesi

TRY 30–100/person (~$0.90–$3 USD)

Tea

Çay Ocağı Atatürk

TRY 8–50/person (~$0.25–$1.50 USD)

Village Cuisine

Doğa Köy Sofrası

TRY 150–300/person (~$4.60–$9 USD)

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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