Places to eat in Midyat

The fact that many deep-rooted civilizations ruled in these lands is reflected in the food culture of Midyat. Mardin Midyat cuisine has very rich and delicious dishes. Meat, bulgur and yogurt are at the forefront and meat dishes and pastries are predominant. Peppers and eggplants are usually dried and used as vegetables and fruits. Hot peppers are often preferred in regional dishes.
The most popular local dishes in Midyat are meat bread, stuffed meatballs, stuffed ribs, stuffed tripe, kliçe, sembusek, stuffed bumbar, meatballs with lentils, babagannoush, dry dolma, stuffed lamb and other delicious and original dishes. You should try a few of them, if possible all of them.
In addition to local dishes, you can also find home-cooked meals, fast food products, grilled meat varieties.
You can relieve the tiredness of the day in a cafe in the center by tasting the famous coffee of the region.

Midyat Konak Breakfast impresses with its large mixed breakfast with local flavors. Zahter salad, freshly squeezed fruit juices and homemade jams are the mainstay of breakfast here.

Sıla Breakfast is a popular spot for both Midyat residents and tourists, and is especially famous for its herbed cheeses, a wide variety of breakfast plates and tandoori bread. It is also a very pleasant place to have a coffee break after breakfast.

Cercis Murat Konağı, which brings together the most special flavors of Mardin cuisine, serves in a historical Midyat mansion. Stuffed ribs, lamb tandoori and stuffed meatballs are a must-try here. 

Famous for its appetizers and seafood, Asude makes a difference especially with its grilled sea bass and Aegean-style olive oil dishes.
Offering the warmth of an artisan restaurant, Midyat Sofrası is a place that serves Mardin cuisine in traditional ways. Stuffed ribs, lamb shank and pilaf with firikli are among the most preferred dishes here.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Midyat Hotels page.