Kilim Cave

Restaurant

Traditional Cappadocian Cooking

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Slow-cooking tradition

Our Tandır Oven

The huge tandır oven outside Kilim Cave Restaurant is not decorative – it is where our pottery dishes are slowly cooked. Unlike the small clay pots commonly used to serve pottery kebab in tourist restaurants, this is a traditional Cappadocian tandır: a deep, wood-fired oven used for centuries to bake bread and slow-cook rich stews.

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Kilim Cave Restaurant

Part of Göreme’s History

Kilim Cave Restaurant is more than just a place to eat. Located on Kazım Eren Street – named after Kemal’s grandfather – our family has been part of Göreme’s story for generations. We are proud to share the flavours, traditions and warm hospitality that make Cappadocia so special.

Our Story

Meet Debra and Kemal

Originally from Australia, Debra has called Cappadocia home for over thirty years. Together with Kemal, they welcome guests from around the world, helping visitors discover authentic Cappadocian cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Cooking Classes

Cook your own Cappadocian meal

Choose the dish you would like to learn, prepare it with our English-speaking local cooks, and enjoy it straight after the class – or return later for dinner.

Includes a 3-course meal and one drink of your choice.

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