Bingöl is a small provincial city in eastern Turkey, nestled among the rugged Taurus mountains at approximately 1,100 metres elevation. Known for its pristine river valleys, ancient fortress ruins, world-renowned mountain honey, and the dramatic Göynük Canyon, Bingöl offers authentic eastern Anatolian culture well off the standard tourist trail.
Bingöl's cuisine reflects its eastern Anatolian heritage. Lamb and beef are central to the diet, prepared as tandır (slow-cooked in a clay oven), kavurma (pan-fried cured meat), or kebab. Local specialties include Bingöl honey used in desserts and with breakfast bread, tarhana soup, and mıhlama (cornmeal with butter and cheese). Tea houses (çayhane) are the social fabric of the city.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Mavi Göl Restaurant
Popular Eastern Anatolian restaurant in Bingöl.
Known for: Traditional slow-cooked meat dishes
Atatürk Bulvarı No. 12, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Şelale Lokantası
Popular Turkish/Anatolian restaurant in Bingöl.
Known for: Home-style Turkish cooking at low prices
Cumhuriyet Cad. No. 28, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Kebapçı Mehmet Usta
Popular Kebab restaurant in Bingöl.
Known for: Wood-fire grilled kebab
İnönü Cad. No. 5, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Pide Salonu Özgür
Popular Turkish pide/flatbread restaurant in Bingöl.
Known for: Wood-oven pide (Turkish flatbread pizza)
Kültür Cad. No. 11, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Çarşı Lokantası
Popular Turkish home cooking restaurant in Bingöl.
Known for: Cheapest hot lunch in the city
Çarşı Mah. No. 3, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Bingöl Konağı Restoran
Popular Eastern Anatolian / Kurdish restaurant in Bingöl.
Known for: Authentic regional dishes rarely found elsewhere
Eski Mahalle No. 7, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Göynük Çay Bahçesi
Popular Snacks / Tea garden restaurant in Bingöl.
Known for: Canyon-side tea garden serving fresh local honey
Göynük Köyü girişi, Bingöl Province
Kafeterya Üniversite
Popular Turkish cafeteria restaurant in Bingöl.
Known for: Cheapest meals in Bingöl
Bingöl Üniversitesi Merkez Kampüs, Bingöl
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Turkish
Sofra Evi
Known for: Wholesome home cooking popular with local families
Halit Paşa Cad. No. 15, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Divan Restoran
Known for: Best upscale dining in Bingöl city centre
Kültür Cad. No. 25, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Sabah Kahvaltı Salonu
Known for: Full Turkish breakfast with local honey and cheese spread
Millet Cad. No. 4, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Aile Sofrası
Known for: Generous family-size portions; high-chairs available
Halit Paşa Cad. No. 28, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Eastern Anatolian
Tandır Evi
Known for: Clay-oven slow-cooked lamb; cooked overnight for lunchtime serving
Şehit Güven Cad. No. 33, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Solhan Sofra
Known for: Roadside cooking popular with thermal-spring visitors
Solhan İlçesi Merkez Mah., Solhan, Bingöl Province
Seafood
Balıkçı Hasan
Known for: Fresh river trout from Çapakçur River; riverside setting
Çapakçur Nehri kıyısı, Bingöl Province (4 km from city)
Nehir Kıyısı Balık
Known for: River-fresh trout in a riverside garden setting
Çapakçur Nehri, Bingöl Province (6 km west on D885)
Börek
Burcu Börek
Known for: Freshly baked layered börek; a Bingöl breakfast staple
Çarşı Mah. No. 10, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Grilled Meat
Et ve Mangal Bingöl
Known for: Charcoal-grilled meats; outdoor terrace in summer
Zafer Cad. No. 22, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Köfte
Kardeşler Köfte
Known for: Classic grilled köfte (meatballs) — quick, filling, cheap
Cumhuriyet Cad. No. 55, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Lahmacun
Lahmacun Ustası
Known for: Crispy thin-crust lahmacun at street-food prices
İnönü Cad. No. 20, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Mantı
Biber Mantı Evi
Known for: Tiny hand-rolled dumplings served with garlic yogurt and red pepper butter
İnönü Cad. No. 35, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Pastry
Pastane Cennet
Known for: Local honey-based desserts and baklava
Cumhuriyet Cad. No. 14, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Pide
Yıldız Pidecisi
Known for: Stone-oven pide open late — perfect after-evening snack
Millet Cad. No. 30, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Tea
Çay Ocağı Atatürk
Known for: Central meeting point; cheapest tea in the city (TRY 8/glass)
Atatürk Meydanı, Bingöl Merkez 12000
Village Cuisine
Doğa Köy Sofrası
Known for: Farm-to-table village cooking; spectacular rural setting near waterfall
Çiçek Köyü, 18 km south of Bingöl city
Food tours & tastings in Bingöl
Eat your way through Bingöl with a guide.
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
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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. |