The Top Restaurants In Mardin, Turkey
Mardin is an ancient city with a history of settlements dating back to the Bronze Age. This was in large part thanks to its place on a hill, making it easy to defend, and its proximity to the Tigris River, one of the most important rivers for the development of civilization. Now, thousands of years later, you can come soak up that history, and, of course, enjoy the culinary delights that come with it. Here are 10 of the best restaurants this city has to offer.
1. Sadık Künefe
Restaurant, Turkish
It’s always a good idea to eat dessert first – and whether you decide to follow that guideline or save it for its traditional place at the end of the meal, go to Sadik Kunefe to make the most of the moment. The gold-tinged decor will make you feel like a high roller, and that’s even before you decide what to eat. Try their namesake kunefe, a sweet cheese pastry that was typical during the time of the Ottoman Empire, or the similar kadayif – both will be the perfect sweet finish (or start) to your day, and you’ll find yourself coming back every day you’re there to have more.
2. Bagdadi
Restaurant, Middle Eastern
3. Kaburgaci Selim Amca
Restaurant, Turkish
4. Erdoba Evleri
Hotel
A beautiful old home, an amazing view, delicious food, and one of best hotels in town – it seems as though there’s nothing that Erdoba Evleri doesn’t have. For a really special experience, have dinner or a drink on their terrace and watch the city around you. The food is all cooked fresh from the best ingredients around, and while you really can’t go wrong on their menu, the lahmacun (a Turkish take on pizza) and babaghanoush come highly recommended. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! They have a delicious Mayhirma, which is a dish made with figs and grape juice.
5. Seyr-i Merdin
Restaurant, Turkish
6. Cercis Murat Konağı
Restaurant, Turkish
Mardin has no shortages of restaurants in gorgeous old palaces, and Cercis Murat Konagi even manages to stand out among that exclusive crowd. They’ve got a beautiful view out onto the plains that once made up Mesopotamia, a perfect addition to any dining experience. If that doesn’t charm you enough, wait until the end of the meal, when they will actually wash your hands with rose water. Touches like this are just part of what will make the meal memorable – the food, of course, is still the main event.
7. Café Del Mar
Cafe, Restaurant, Turkish, Coffee
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