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Restaurants in Karaman

Best Restaurants in Karaman 2026

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

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Taşköprü Restaurant, Şehir Lokantası and Karaman Saray Restoran. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Karaman, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Karaman is a historic city and province in south-central Turkey, celebrated as the birthplace of written Turkish and the seat of the powerful Karamanoğulları dynasty that ruled much of Anatolia from the 13th to the 15th century. Ringed by the Taurus Mountains to the south and the volcanic Karadağ plateau to the north, the province combines medieval fortresses, Byzantine rock-cut monasteries, and Seljuk caravanserais with sweeping steppe landscapes, cherry orchards, and sugar-beet fields that define the Anatolian interior.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Anatolian / Turkish

Taşköprü Restaurant

$$ — Mains ₺120-280 (approx $3.25-7.60)4.5/5

Popular Anatolian / Turkish restaurant in Karaman.

Known for: Karaman kebab, etli ekmek flatbread, slow-cooked lamb

Çarşı Caddesi 14, Karaman 70100
Turkish home cooking

Şehir Lokantası

$ — Mains ₺70-160 (approx $1.90-4.30)4.4/5

Popular Turkish home cooking restaurant in Karaman.

Known for: Daily-changing dishes of legumes, slow stews, and stuffed vegetables

Pazar Sk 3, Karaman 70100
Turkish grill

Karaman Saray Restoran

$$ — Mains ₺150-320 (approx $4.05-8.65)4.3/5

Popular Turkish grill restaurant in Karaman.

Known for: Konya-style tandır lamb, mixed grill platters, Anatolian starters

Atatürk Caddesi 24, Karaman 70100
Turkish pide

Çarşı Pidecisi

$ — ₺60-130 (approx $1.60-3.50)4.4/5

Popular Turkish pide restaurant in Karaman.

Known for: Karaman-style pide with minced meat, cheese, and egg

Çarşı Mahallesi, Pide Sk 1, Karaman 70100
Taurus Mountain cuisine

Toros Köy Sofrası

$$ — Mains ₺130-270 (approx $3.50-7.30)4.6/5

Popular Taurus Mountain cuisine restaurant in Karaman.

Known for: Wood-fired village bread, Taurus herb dishes, wild mushroom dishes

Toros Mahallesi, Dağ Yolu 5, Karaman 70100
Turkish / Mediterranean

Zeytin Bahçesi

$$ — Mains ₺140-300 (approx $3.80-8.10)4.2/5

Popular Turkish / Mediterranean restaurant in Karaman.

Known for: Olive oil starters, grilled vegetables, meze platters

Bahçe Sk 8, Karaman 70100
Turkish snacks and tea

Hatuniye Çay Bahçesi ve Restoran

$ — Drinks/snacks ₺30-100 (approx $0.80-2.70)4.3/5

Popular Turkish snacks and tea restaurant in Karaman.

Known for: Turkish tea, fresh simit, cheese toast, lokum plates

Hatuniye Mahallesi, Madrasa Sk 2, Karaman 70100
Anatolian

Bey Sofrası

$$ — Mains ₺120-260 (approx $3.25-7.00)4.4/5

Popular Anatolian restaurant in Karaman.

Known for: Karamanoğlu-era inspired dishes, stuffed lamb, slow-cooked wheat soups

İbrahim Bey Cad 12, Karaman 70100

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Taşköprü Restaurant

$$ — Mains ₺120-280 (approx $3.25-7.60)

Şehir Lokantası

$ — Mains ₺70-160 (approx $1.90-4.30)

Karaman Saray Restoran

$$ — Mains ₺150-320 (approx $4.05-8.65)

Çarşı Pidecisi

$ — ₺60-130 (approx $1.60-3.50)

Zeytin Bahçesi

$$ — Mains ₺140-300 (approx $3.80-8.10)

Hatuniye Çay Bahçesi ve Restoran

$ — Drinks/snacks ₺30-100 (approx $0.80-2.70)

Dut Ağacı Kahvaltı Evi

$ — ₺80-160 per person (approx $2.15-4.30)

Lokma Köftecisi

$ — ₺65-140 (approx $1.75-3.80)

Kiraz Bahçe (Cherry Garden Restaurant)

$$ — Mains ₺120-240 (approx $3.25-6.50)

Lal Döner

$ — ₺40-100 (approx $1.10-2.70)

Çifte Minareli Cafe & Restoran

$ — ₺50-140 (approx $1.35-3.80)

Anadolu Fırın

$ — ₺15-80 (approx $0.40-2.15)

Mis Balık (Fish Restaurant)

$$ — Mains ₺160-350 (approx $4.30-9.45)

Şeker Hanı Tatlıcısı

$ — ₺30-100 (approx $0.80-2.70)

Ocakbaşı 70

$$ — Mains ₺130-290 (approx $3.50-7.85)

Kalender Börekçisi

$ — ₺25-80 (approx $0.67-2.15)

Kale Café (Castle View Café)

$ — ₺40-120 (approx $1.10-3.25)

Mevsim Mangal

$$ — ₺120-280 (approx $3.25-7.55)

Doğal Ürünler Evi

$ — ₺60-180 (approx $1.60-4.85)

Hacı Lokantası

$ — ₺65-150 (approx $1.75-4.05)

Toroslar Et Mangal

$$$ — Mains ₺250-500 (approx $6.75-13.50)

Anatolian

Bey Sofrası

$$ — Mains ₺120-260 (approx $3.25-7.00)

Anatolian Home Cooking

Gödet Çay ve Yemek Evi

$ — Mains ₺80-180 (approx $2.15-4.85)

Mountain Anatolian

Ermenek Köy Mutfağı

$ — Mains ₺80-180 (approx $2.15-4.85)

Taurus Mountain Cuisine

Toros Köy Sofrası

$$ — Mains ₺130-270 (approx $3.50-7.30)

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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