Sömine Café and Restaurant

Frommer's Review

In spite of its obvious location, this is indeed the best restaurant in Ürgüp. The marble-paved rooftop terrace overlooks Istiklal Caddesi, while on chillier evenings, you may opt for a spot inside by the cozy, fire-lit open chimney for which the restaurant is named.

The house favorite is the testi kebap, a lamb-and-vegetable stew cooked in a type of tandoori oven with peppers and onions. If you're leaning toward ordering this, call ahead and reserve a platter or they may be sold out by the time you get there. Another specialty is the saç tava, a delectable mixture of eggplant and bite-size chunks of beef prepared in an earthenware dish (ask the chef to sprinkle a layer of cheese over the top).

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