Viewpoint Cafe and Restaurant — Restaurant in Göreme

review

Discovering this family-owned restaurant with a breathtaking view of Göreme was an unexpected highlight of our trip. From the moment we walked in, owner Ihsan welcomed us with genuine warmth.

The fantastic view of Göreme creates a perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the beauty of Cappadocia.

The service here is truly exceptional. Ihsan's personalized recommendations added a personal touch to our visit. It felt like getting insider tips from a local friend. The attentiveness of the entire staff further elevated the experience, ensuring that we felt comfortable and well taken care of.

Now, let's talk about the food – it was nothing short of outstanding. The hot wine was a delightful way to warm up on cold winter nights, and it paired perfectly with the breathtaking view. We returned for dinner, and the famous testi kebap’s clay pot was fun and unbelievably tasty, we got beef and lamp, highly recommend getting the lamb .

To complement the main course, we ordered a couple of delicious mezze. The combination of the exceptional food, warm atmosphere, and impeccable service made for a truly...

There is so many good things to write about this place, but I will try to break it down in few highlights

Amazing Host- Post midnight when all other restaurants were closed, the owner made an exception and allowed us to dine in. He and his family went above and beyond to offer us everything we needed. Hookah, a large platter of food even though his kitchen was almost closed. It was my wife’s birthday and she is a vegetarian. He offered off the menu items to cater my wife’s needs so that she doesn’t go hungry on her birthday.

Amazing Food- the food was amazing. Everything was fresh and was made upon order. We ordered a large platter of food but the lamb pottery kebabs/dish stood out. It was full of flavor and the one of the best lamb dishes I had in Cappadocia region

Location and Vibe- the restaurant is well placed within the valley and offers varied range of views from the restaurant. The inside vibe is very cozy and homely. Overall I rate 5 stars and would have given more if given a choice. Highly recommend this place and would personally visit...

I wish I could have tasted the food but it’s impossible due to all the cigarette smoke! For some reason the staff allow people to smoke inside the restaurant. There is a lovely multi tiered rooftop terrace with gorgeous views which is apparently a restaurant and is where they serve food and let people smoke cigarettes. They also have an entirely enclosed empty room without a view with no aircon they can move you to if you want to eat instead of smoke second hand smoke, but the atmosphere there is not nice and it’s too hot to think. Staff were very gracious and professional and the terraces were beautiful despite the dirty air, perhaps you can try the food takeaway to discover if it’s nice when it’s not covered in smoke

Edit: I’m dropping this rating from a 3 to a 2 because I’ve researched and discovered this is illegal. The staff were gracious yes but they were unwilling to enforce the law so don’t deserve a...