Çorum is a mid-sized city in north-central Turkey, perched on the Anatolian plateau at roughly 800 m elevation. It serves as the provincial capital and is best known as the jumping-off point for the UNESCO World Heritage Hittite sites of Hattuşa and Alacahöyük. The city itself harbours a fine archaeological museum, animated bazaars, and a tradition of producing Turkey's finest roasted chickpeas (leblebi). Visitors find a genuinely local atmosphere, affordable prices, and easy day-trip access to some of the most consequential ruins in the ancient world.
Çorum's food scene is rooted in Anatolian tradition. Meat dishes dominate – kebabs, köfte, and slow-cooked güveç are everywhere. The city is famous for leblebi (roasted chickpeas) as a snack and for nohut (chickpea) dishes in general. Keşkek (slow-pounded wheat with lamb) and testi kebabı (sealed clay-pot stew) are regional specialities. Pide (flatbread) bakeries are found on every street. Fresh Black Sea fish occasionally makes an appearance at specialist restaurants despite the city being inland.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Şehzade Kebap Salonu
Popular Turkish Grill / Kebab restaurant in Çorum.
Known for: Testi kebabı (sealed clay-pot lamb stew), adana kebap, pide
Gazi Caddesi No. 34, Çorum Merkez
Tarihi Çorum Pidecisi
Popular Pide (Turkish flatbread) restaurant in Çorum.
Known for: Kıymalı pide (minced-meat flatbread), kaşarlı pide (cheese flatbread)
Çarşı Mah. Pide Sokak No. 5, Çorum
Hittit Restaurant
Popular Anatolian / Traditional Turkish restaurant in Çorum.
Known for: Güveç (clay-pot stew), etli nohut (chickpea stew with meat), mantı (Turkish dumplings)
Atatürk Bulvarı No. 12, Çorum
Leblebi Çarşısı Kahvaltı Evi
Popular Turkish Breakfast restaurant in Çorum.
Known for: Traditional Turkish breakfast spread with Çorum honey, local white cheese, eggs, olives
Leblebi Çarşısı, Çorum
Köşk Restaurant
Popular Turkish / Anatolian restaurant in Çorum.
Known for: Slow-cooked lamb dishes, döner plate, local vegetable dishes
Bahçelievler Mah. Köşk Caddesi No. 8, Çorum
Çorum Belediyesi Sosyal Tesisleri Kafe
Popular Light Turkish / Café Food restaurant in Çorum.
Known for: Tea (çay), Turkish coffee, simit (sesame ring bread), toasts
Şehir Parkı İçi, Gülabibey, Çorum
Mevlana Aile Restoranı
Popular Turkish / Anatolian restaurant in Çorum.
Known for: Family-style Anatolian cooking; lahmacun, kebab platters, ayran
Mevlana Mah. Konak Caddesi No. 3, Çorum
Taş Han Restaurant (Osmancık)
Popular Regional Turkish restaurant in Çorum.
Known for: Kızılırmak river fish (sazan carp), slow-cooked Anatolian meat dishes
Taşhan Caddesi, Osmancık/Çorum
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Turkish
Boğazkale Hitit Lokantası
Known for: Home-cooked Anatolian stews, gözleme (stuffed flatbread), ayran
Boğazkale Köyü Merkez, 19310 Boğazkale/Çorum
Çorum Mantıcısı
Known for: Hand-made mantı (Turkish dumplings) with garlic yoghurt and chilli butter
Bahçelievler Mah. No. 18, Çorum
Şifa Lokantası
Known for: Daily rotating trays of Turkish stews, rice, salads – self-service style
Otogar Yakını, Ulukavak, Çorum
Hacı Bey Köftecisi
Known for: Izgarada pişmiş köfte (grilled meatballs) with bulgur pilaf and pickles
Çarşı Mah. No. 7, Çorum
Nostalji Kafe ve Pastane
Known for: Baklava, kadayıf, profiteroles, Turkish coffee
Bahçelievler Mah. Pastane Caddesi No. 2, Çorum
Et Mangal Çorum
Known for: Charcoal-grilled meats; kuzu pirzola (lamb chops), bifteki
Ulukavak Mah. No. 22, Çorum
Oba Ocakbaşı
Known for: Fireside grilled meats, meze spread, raki-friendly atmosphere
Gazi Caddesi Yan Sokak, Çorum
Çorum Börekçisi
Known for: Su böreği (layered water pastry), ıspanaklı börek (spinach börek), peynirli börek
Kapalı Çarşı İçi, Çorum
Kervansaray Kebap
Known for: Beyti kebap (ground lamb rolled in lavash), beyran çorbası
Atatürk Bulvarı No. 30, Çorum
Gözleme Yeri Fatma Hanım
Known for: Hand-rolled gözleme (stuffed flatbread) cooked on a sac griddle; cheese, spinach, potato fillings
Şehir Parkı Girişi, Gülabibey, Çorum
Derya Unlu Mamüller (Bakery)
Known for: Simit, poğaça (cheese buns), acıbadem kurabiyesi (almond cookies), çörek
Bahçelievler Mah. No. 44, Çorum
Seafood
Deniz Balık Evi
Known for: Fresh fish trucked from the Black Sea coast; grilled sea bass and bream
Gazi Caddesi No. 67, Çorum
Çorum İskele Balık Evi
Known for: Black Sea fish; hamsi (anchovies), levrek (sea bass), grilled whole
Gülabibey Mah. Çorum Çayı Yanı, Çorum
Anatolian
Anadolu Sofra Evi
Known for: Keşkek (slow-pounded wheat and meat), nohut yemeği, tarhana soup
Gazi Caddesi Yan Sokak No. 9, Çorum
Beverages
Çay Bahçesi Kale (Castle Tea Garden)
Known for: Çay (black tea), Türk kahvesi, nargile (hookah) evenings, light snacks
Kale Altı, Çorum Merkez
Light Snacks
Olimpos Nargile Kafe
Known for: Nargile (hookah), fruit teas, toasts, wraps; popular with university students
Bahçelievler Mah. Olimpos Pasajı, Çorum
Street Food
Aslan Büfe (Çorum Sucukçusu)
Known for: Çorum sucuk (local dried sausage) sandwiches, midye (mussels seasonally)
Çarşı Mah. Sucuk Sokak No. 1, Çorum
Food tours & tastings in Çorum
Eat your way through Çorum with a guide.
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Leblebi (roasted chickpeas)
Find it at: Covered bazaar stalls
Price: 50–100 TRY/bag (~$1.50–$3)
Simit (sesame ring bread)
Find it at: Street carts throughout city
Price: 10–15 TRY (~$0.30–$0.45)
Gözleme
Find it at: Bazaar area and park entrance
Price: 40–80 TRY (~$1.20–$2.40)
Midye dolma (stuffed mussels)
Find it at: Street carts near city park (seasonal)
Price: 5–8 TRY each (~$0.15–$0.25)
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Çorum Covered Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00
Boğazkale Friday Market
Hours: Fridays 08:00–14:00
Çorum Wednesday Pazar
Hours: Wednesdays 07:00–15:00
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. |