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Restaurants in Erzincan

Best Restaurants in Erzincan 2026

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

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Güzelyurt Restaurant, Fırat Balık Restaurant and Çağrı Restaurant. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Erzincan, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Erzincan is a provincial capital in eastern Turkey set at 1,185 metres in a broad valley carved by the Fırat (Euphrates) River. The province stretches from the volcanic peaks of the Mercan Mountains in the west to the high plateaux bordering Erzurum in the east. Erzincan is renowned throughout Turkey for two things: its exquisite telkari silver filigree jewellery tradition and its Tulum peyniri — a crumbly, pungent cheese matured in a goatskin pouch. The surrounding landscape rewards visitors with deep river gorges, thermal springs, Urartu-era ruins, and one of eastern Turkey's best ski resorts at Ergan Mountain.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Eastern Anatolian / Turkish

Güzelyurt Restaurant

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per meal4.3/5

Popular Eastern Anatolian / Turkish restaurant in Erzincan.

Known for: Home-style Eastern Anatolian cooking with daily specials

Cumhuriyet Cad. No.8, 24000 Erzincan

Freshwater Fish / Turkish

Fırat Balık Restaurant

120–350 TRY / $3.60–10.50 per meal4.4/5

Popular Freshwater Fish / Turkish restaurant in Erzincan.

Known for: Fresh trout and carp from Euphrates tributaries

Fırat Cad. No.3, 24000 Erzincan

Turkish / Kebap

Çağrı Restaurant

120–280 TRY / $3.60–8.40 per meal4.2/5

Popular Turkish / Kebap restaurant in Erzincan.

Known for: Grilled meats and tandır

İnönü Cad. No.18, 24000 Erzincan

Turkish Pide

Mehmet Usta Pide Salonu

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per meal4.4/5

Popular Turkish Pide restaurant in Erzincan.

Known for: Wood-fired pide baked in stone oven

Ordu Cad. No.7, 24000 Erzincan

Turkish / Home Cooking

Şehir Lokantası

70–160 TRY / $2.10–4.80 per meal4.1/5

Popular Turkish / Home Cooking restaurant in Erzincan.

Known for: Daily rotating home-cook specials (ev yemekleri)

Gazi Cad. No.14, 24000 Erzincan

Turkish Lahmacun

Merkez Pide ve Lahmacun

40–120 TRY / $1.20–3.60 per meal4.3/5

Popular Turkish Lahmacun restaurant in Erzincan.

Known for: Crispy thin-crust lahmacun

Cumhuriyet Mah., Atatürk Cad. No.4, 24000 Erzincan

Turkish / Eastern Anatolian

Altın Kaşık

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per meal4.2/5

Popular Turkish / Eastern Anatolian restaurant in Erzincan.

Known for: Traditional slow-cooked Eastern Anatolian stews

Fevzipaşa Mah., Erzincan Cad. No.9, 24000 Erzincan

Turkish / Grill

Cevizlik Bahçe

150–350 TRY / $4.50–10.50 per meal4.4/5

Popular Turkish / Grill restaurant in Erzincan.

Known for: Open-air summer garden dining with grilled meats

Cevizlik Yolu, 24000 Erzincan

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Güzelyurt Restaurant

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per meal

Fırat Balık Restaurant

120–350 TRY / $3.60–10.50 per meal

Çağrı Restaurant

120–280 TRY / $3.60–8.40 per meal

Mehmet Usta Pide Salonu

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per meal

Şehir Lokantası

70–160 TRY / $2.10–4.80 per meal

Merkez Pide ve Lahmacun

40–120 TRY / $1.20–3.60 per meal

Altın Kaşık

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per meal

Cevizlik Bahçe

150–350 TRY / $4.50–10.50 per meal

Kemah Lokantası

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per meal

Kemaliye Kahve ve Yemek

60–180 TRY / $1.80–5.40 per meal

Dağ Evi Restaurant

120–280 TRY / $3.60–8.40 per meal

Çaylak Lokantası

60–140 TRY / $1.80–4.20 per meal

Lalezar Restaurant

100–280 TRY / $3–8.40 per meal

Gözleme Evi Erzincan

30–80 TRY / $0.90–2.40 per portion

Ocakbaşı Erzincan

100–300 TRY / $3–9 per meal

Lezzet Durağı

30–100 TRY / $0.90–3 per item

Erzincan Mantıcısı

60–140 TRY / $1.80–4.20 per meal

Çarşı Kebap

90–220 TRY / $2.70–6.60 per meal

Gözde Restaurant

100–280 TRY / $3–8.40 per meal

Burak Café ve Restaurant

60–180 TRY / $1.80–5.40 per item

Amasya Döner

40–100 TRY / $1.20–3 per portion

İpek Restoran

80–220 TRY / $2.40–6.60 per meal

Cheese

Tulum Peyniri Evi

50–200 TRY / $1.50–6 per plate

Eastern Anatolian

Erzincan Sofra

75–180 TRY / $2.25–5.40 per meal

Village

Köy Sofrası

70–180 TRY / $2.10–5.40 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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