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Restaurants in Konya

Best Restaurants in Konya 2026

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

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The short answer: start with Saka Etli Ekmek, Konya Mutfağı and Çark Restaurant. This guide profiles 25+ restaurants and places to eat in Konya, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Konya is one of Turkey's oldest continuously inhabited cities, lying at the heart of the Anatolian plateau at 1,016 m elevation. It served as the capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum (1077–1307) and is revered worldwide as the birthplace and final resting place of the 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet Mevlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi. The Mevlana Museum — one of Turkey's most-visited sites — draws pilgrims and curious travellers alike to its turquoise-tiled dome. Beyond spiritual tourism, Konya offers an extraordinary concentration of Seljuk monuments, a lively bazaar district, and a regional cuisine famous for etli ekmek (elongated meat-topped flatbread) and firin sut (baked milk dessert). As a conservative, predominantly religious city, Konya offers a glimpse of traditional Anatolian life rarely found in Turkey's coastal resorts.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Turkish Anatolian

Saka Etli Ekmek

80–200 TRY/person (~$2.40–$6 USD)4.8/5

Popular Turkish Anatolian restaurant in Konya.

Known for: Konya's most famous etli ekmek in a wood-fired oven

Pürçüklü Mah., Atatürk Cad. No:14, Selcuklu, 42030 Konya

Turkish Anatolian

Konya Mutfağı

100–250 TRY/person (~$3–$7.60 USD)4.6/5

Popular Turkish Anatolian restaurant in Konya.

Known for: Full range of traditional Konya cuisine

Mevlana Meydanı Karşısı, Karatay, 42030 Konya

Turkish / Kebab

Çark Restaurant

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–$10.60 USD)4.5/5

Popular Turkish / Kebab restaurant in Konya.

Known for: Slow-cooked tandır lamb

Alaeddin Bul. No:22, Karatay, 42030 Konya

Turkish Anatolian

Mevlana Sofrası

120–280 TRY/person (~$3.60–$8.50 USD)4.5/5

Popular Turkish Anatolian restaurant in Konya.

Known for: Traditional Mevlevi inspired Konya dishes

Aziziye Mah., Şems-i Tebrizi Cad. No:8, 42030 Karatay/Konya

Turkish Anatolian

Başkan Etli Ekmek Salonu

60–160 TRY/person (~$1.80–$4.85 USD)4.6/5

Popular Turkish Anatolian restaurant in Konya.

Known for: Budget etli ekmek institution favoured by locals

Musalla Bağları Mah., Selcuklu, 42030 Konya

Ottoman / Anatolian

Gülbahçe Konağı

350–700 TRY/person (~$10.60–$21.20 USD)4.6/5

Popular Ottoman / Anatolian restaurant in Konya.

Known for: Ottoman revival cuisine in a restored mansion

Şemsi Tebrizi Cad. No:25, Karatay, 42030 Konya

Turkish Bakery

Simit Sarayı Konya (Central)

30–100 TRY/person (~$0.90–$3 USD)4.1/5

Popular Turkish Bakery restaurant in Konya.

Known for: Breakfast pastries and simit (sesame bread rings)

Alaeddin Bul. No:5, Karatay, 42030 Konya

Turkish Home Cooking

Hacı Şükrü Lokantası

60–150 TRY/person (~$1.80–$4.55 USD)4.4/5

Popular Turkish Home Cooking restaurant in Konya.

Known for: Traditional lokanta (canteen) with rotating daily menu

Bedesten Çarşısı içi, Karatay, 42030 Konya

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Turkish

Saka Etli Ekmek

80–200 TRY/person (~$2.40–$6 USD)

Konya Mutfağı

100–250 TRY/person (~$3–$7.60 USD)

Çark Restaurant

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.50–$10.60 USD)

Mevlana Sofrası

120–280 TRY/person (~$3.60–$8.50 USD)

Başkan Etli Ekmek Salonu

60–160 TRY/person (~$1.80–$4.85 USD)

Simit Sarayı Konya (Central)

30–100 TRY/person (~$0.90–$3 USD)

Hacı Şükrü Lokantası

60–150 TRY/person (~$1.80–$4.55 USD)

Tarihi Saka Lokantası

80–180 TRY/person (~$2.40–$5.45 USD)

Dedeman Restaurant Konya

400–900 TRY/person (~$12.10–$27.30 USD)

Yaşar Usta

100–250 TRY/person (~$3–$7.60 USD)

Fıstık Café

50–150 TRY/person (~$1.50–$4.55 USD)

Antre Gourmet

300–600 TRY/person (~$9.10–$18.20 USD)

Tarihi Özkan Büfesi

20–80 TRY/person (~$0.60–$2.40 USD)

Borsa Restaurant Konya

200–450 TRY/person (~$6.10–$13.60 USD)

Pide Dünyası

80–200 TRY/person (~$2.40–$6 USD)

Sünnet Sofrası

80–180 TRY/person (~$2.40–$5.45 USD)

Meram Bağları Restaurant

200–500 TRY/person (~$6–$15 USD)

Büyük Lokanta

50–130 TRY/person (~$1.50–$3.90 USD)

Lokman Hekim Bitkisel Ürünler ve Cafe

40–100 TRY (~$1.20–$3 USD)

Güvenç Kuruyemiş ve Tatlı

30–120 TRY (~$0.90–$3.60 USD)

Kadıoğlu Şükrü Usta Fırın Sütü

50–100 TRY (~$1.50–$3 USD)

Öz Konyalı Restaurant

120–300 TRY/person (~$3.60–$9.10 USD)

Kır Bahçesi Konya

150–350 TRY/person (~$4.55–$10.60 USD)

Eastern Anatolian

Erzurum Cağ Kebap Evi

120–280 TRY/person (~$3.60–$8.50 USD)

Ottoman

Gülbahçe Konağı

350–700 TRY/person (~$10.60–$21.20 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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