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Restaurants in Diyarbakır

Best Restaurants in Diyarbakır 2026

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

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Selim Amca'nın Sofrası, Ciğerci Memo and Kebapçı Ahmet Usta. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Diyarbakır, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Diyarbakır is southeastern Turkey's cultural capital, anchored by some 6 km of UNESCO-listed black basalt city walls—among the longest and best-preserved in the world. Perched above the Tigris River, the ancient walled city (Sur) shelters mosques, Armenian churches, Kurdish cultural centres and bustling bazaars that have thrived here for more than 7,000 years. The city is famous throughout Turkey for its colossal watermelons, its layered Anatolian-Kurdish cuisine and the plaintive vocal tradition of dengbêj storytellers.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Diyarbakır regional

Selim Amca'nın Sofrası

150–350 TRY/person (~$4–$9)4.7/5

Popular Diyarbakır regional restaurant in Diyarbakır.

Known for: Kaburga dolması and meftune stew

Gazi Caddesi No.1, Sur, Diyarbakır

Grilled liver (ciğer)

Ciğerci Memo

60–120 TRY/portion (~$1.60–$3.20)4.6/5

Popular Grilled liver (ciğer) restaurant in Diyarbakır.

Known for: Freshly grilled sheep and lamb liver (ciğer)

Mezbaha Caddesi, Sur, Diyarbakır

Turkish kebab

Kebapçı Ahmet Usta

200–400 TRY/person (~$5–$11)4.5/5

Popular Turkish kebab restaurant in Diyarbakır.

Known for: Adana and patlıcan kebab

İnönü Caddesi No.22, Yenişehir, Diyarbakır

Turkish home cooking

Şehir Lokantası

80–180 TRY/person (~$2.10–$4.70)4.3/5

Popular Turkish home cooking restaurant in Diyarbakır.

Known for: Daily rotating stew and grilled meat dishes

Mardinkapı Mahallesi, Sur, Diyarbakır

Southeastern Anatolian

Güneydoğu Lezzet Evi

200–450 TRY/person (~$5–$12)4.4/5

Popular Southeastern Anatolian restaurant in Diyarbakır.

Known for: Kaburga dolması and küşleme

Kıbrıs Caddesi No.12, Yenişehir, Diyarbakır

Turkish breakfast

Çark-ı Felek Kahvaltı Salonu

100–200 TRY/person (~$2.60–$5.30)4.5/5

Popular Turkish breakfast restaurant in Diyarbakır.

Known for: Southeastern-style breakfast spread

Ofis Mahallesi, Yenişehir, Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır regional

Meftune Ev Yemekleri

100–200 TRY/person (~$2.60–$5.30)4.4/5

Popular Diyarbakır regional restaurant in Diyarbakır.

Known for: Authentic meftune stew

Sur, Diyarbakır

Ottoman-Kurdish fusion

Taş Köşk Restaurant

400–800 TRY/person (~$11–$21)4.5/5

Popular Ottoman-Kurdish fusion restaurant in Diyarbakır.

Known for: Perde pilavı and special kaburga

Sur, Diyarbakır

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Kebapçı Ahmet Usta

200–400 TRY/person (~$5–$11)

Şehir Lokantası

80–180 TRY/person (~$2.10–$4.70)

Çark-ı Felek Kahvaltı Salonu

100–200 TRY/person (~$2.60–$5.30)

Kaldırım Restoranı

200–350 TRY/person (~$5–$9)

Lahmacuncu Zeynel

25–60 TRY/person (~$0.66–$1.60)

Dicle Bahçe Restaurant

300–600 TRY/person (~$8–$16)

Sarmaşık Cafe & Restaurant

150–350 TRY/person (~$4–$9)

Su Restaurant Diyarbakır

400–800 TRY/person (~$11–$21)

Pide Salonu Mehmet Usta

60–150 TRY/person (~$1.60–$3.90)

Diyarbakır Tatlıcısı

40–120 TRY/person (~$1.05–$3.20)

Cumhuriyet Köftecisi

80–180 TRY/person (~$2.10–$4.70)

Şelale Bahçe Restaurant

200–400 TRY/person (~$5.30–$11)

Diyarbakır Regional

Selim Amca'nın Sofrası

150–350 TRY/person (~$4–$9)

Meftune Ev Yemekleri

100–200 TRY/person (~$2.60–$5.30)

Grilled Liver

Ciğerci Memo

60–120 TRY/portion (~$1.60–$3.20)

Hacı Özmen Ciğercisi

50–100 TRY/portion (~$1.30–$2.60)

Anatolian Grill

Ocakbaşı Diyarbakır

300–600 TRY/person (~$8–$16)

Freshwater Fish

Balıkçı Hasan

250–500 TRY/person (~$6.60–$13)

Fusion

Taş Köşk Restaurant

400–800 TRY/person (~$11–$21)

Light Meals And Coffee

Vezir Han Cafe

60–150 TRY/person (~$1.60–$3.90)

Ottoman

Hünkar Mutfağı

300–600 TRY/person (~$8–$16)

Rural Anatolian

Köy Sofrası

120–250 TRY/person (~$3.20–$6.60)

Southeastern Anatolian

Güneydoğu Lezzet Evi

200–450 TRY/person (~$5–$12)

Street Food

Fırın Çiğ Köfte ve Kebap

30–100 TRY/person (~$0.80–$2.60)

Tea And Snacks

Çay Bahçesi Hasanpaşa

20–60 TRY/person (~$0.53–$1.60)

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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