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Restaurants in Erzurum

Best Restaurants in Erzurum 2026

How to eat well in Erzurum 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 Cağ Kebap, Çekirdeksiz Cağ Kebap and Hacı Baba Restaurant. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Erzurum, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Erzurum is a historic city at 1,890 metres elevation in northeastern Turkey, commanding the high plateau where ancient Silk Road caravans once crossed. The city holds one of Turkey's finest concentrations of Seljuk and Mongol architecture — the Çifte Minareli Medrese, Yakutiye Medresesi and Üç Kümbetler tombs stand beside an Ottoman castle with sweeping panoramas. Fifteen kilometres from the centre, Palandöken mountain hosts one of the Middle East's premier ski resorts. Erzurum is the birthplace of cağ kebabı, the horizontally-spit-roasted lamb unique to the region, and the origin of oltu taşı jet-stone jewellery.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Cağ Kebabı / Eastern Anatolian

Güzelyurt Cağ Kebap

150–350 TRY / $4.50–10 per portion4.8/5

Popular Cağ Kebabı / Eastern Anatolian restaurant in Erzurum.

Known for: The most celebrated cağ kebabı restaurant in Erzurum — locals line up from breakfast

Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Muratpaşa Mh., 25100 Erzurum

Cağ Kebabı

Çekirdeksiz Cağ Kebap

120–300 TRY / $3.60–9 per portion4.7/5

Popular Cağ Kebabı restaurant in Erzurum.

Known for: Old-school cağ kebap spot near the bazaar; open from early morning

Taşhan Caddesi, 25100 Erzurum

Eastern Anatolian / Turkish

Hacı Baba Restaurant

200–500 TRY / $6–15 per meal4.5/5

Popular Eastern Anatolian / Turkish restaurant in Erzurum.

Known for: Full menu of Erzurum regional dishes beyond cağ kebabı

Kazım Karabekir Caddesi No:15, 25100 Erzurum

Turkish / Regional Anatolian

Salon Asya

150–350 TRY / $4.50–10 per meal4.3/5

Popular Turkish / Regional Anatolian restaurant in Erzurum.

Known for: Affordable home-style cooking; popular with university students and locals

Havuzbaşı Mh., 25100 Erzurum

Turkish Desserts

Erzurum Kadayıf Evi

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per portion4.6/5

Popular Turkish Desserts restaurant in Erzurum.

Known for: Home of the city's signature shredded wheat dessert — a must-try Erzurum speciality

Cumhuriyet Caddesi, 25100 Erzurum

Eastern Anatolian / Grill

Köşkeroğlu Restaurant

200–450 TRY / $6–13.50 per meal4.4/5

Popular Eastern Anatolian / Grill restaurant in Erzurum.

Known for: Family-run grill restaurant; good mixed kebab platter

Ordu Caddesi, Muratpaşa Mh., 25100 Erzurum

Turkish / International

Dedeman Palandöken Restaurant

500–1200 TRY / $15–36 per meal4.4/5

Popular Turkish / International restaurant in Erzurum.

Known for: Mountain restaurant with ski slope views; best buffet in Palandöken area

Palandöken Mevkii, 25100 Erzurum

Turkish Pide / Flatbread

Nefis Pide Salonu

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per pide4.4/5

Popular Turkish Pide / Flatbread restaurant in Erzurum.

Known for: Stone-oven pide baked to order; one of the best pide spots in the city

Kazım Karabekir Caddesi, 25100 Erzurum

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Hacı Baba Restaurant

200–500 TRY / $6–15 per meal

Salon Asya

150–350 TRY / $4.50–10 per meal

Erzurum Kadayıf Evi

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per portion

Dedeman Palandöken Restaurant

500–1200 TRY / $15–36 per meal

Nefis Pide Salonu

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per pide

Şehir Lokantası

100–250 TRY / $3–7.50 per meal

Büryan Kebap Erzurum

150–350 TRY / $4.50–10 per portion

Erzurum Etli Ekmek Fırını

80–150 TRY / $2.40–4.50 per ekmek

Cafe Kaçkar

80–250 TRY / $2.40–7.50 per item

Palandöken Ocakbaşı

250–500 TRY / $7.50–15 per meal

Döner Dünyası

60–150 TRY / $1.80–4.50 per serving

Güneş Lokantası

80–200 TRY / $2.40–6 per meal

Erzurum Çay Bahçesi (Tea Garden)

20–80 TRY / $0.60–2.40 per tea / snack

Erzurum Börek Evi

50–120 TRY / $1.50–3.60 per börek slice

Palandöken Café Restaurant

150–400 TRY / $4.50–12

Erzurum Mantı Evi

100–200 TRY / $3–6 per bowl

Keyif Cafe

50–200 TRY / $1.50–6

Fırın 46

20–100 TRY / $0.60–3 per item

Eastern Anatolian

Köşkeroğlu Restaurant

200–450 TRY / $6–13.50 per meal

Aras Restaurant

200–450 TRY / $6–13.50 per meal

Oltu Taş Restoran

180–400 TRY / $5.50–12 per meal

Cağ Kebabı

Güzelyurt Cağ Kebap

150–350 TRY / $4.50–10 per portion

Çekirdeksiz Cağ Kebap

120–300 TRY / $3.60–9 per portion

Eastern Anatolian Village Food

Köy Sofrası

200–400 TRY / $6–12 per meal

Historical Erzurum Cuisine

Tarihi Erzurum Mutfağı

200–450 TRY / $6–13.50 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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