📍 Güzeltepe, Dikmen Vadisi 3. Etap No: 2, 06450 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
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Google: 4.2 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Located in the heart of Ankara, Meşhur Tavacı Recep Usta offers a delightful dive into Turkish culinary traditions. Known for its warm, inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a favorite among both locals and visitors. With a menu that showcases a variety of authentic Turkish dishes, particularly lamb specialties, it’s no surprise that the eatery garners rave reviews. Guests have praised the complimentary starters and desserts, which add a nice touch to the dining experience. The restaurant also boasts an outdoor seating area, perfect for enjoying meals while soaking in the surroundings. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot, a romantic dinner, or a casual meal with friends, this place has something for everyone.
Google: 4.2 (5064 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (863 reviews)
Amazing food. Fantastic service. 3000 lire for the two of us but absolutely worth it and really not that expensive tbh. Relaxed vibe where you don't have to talk loudly to be heard. Complimentary starters and dessert. Highly recommend.
High quality food with superior service. The menu has a wide range of Turkish authentic dishes. Basic Starters and desserts are served free of charge. The location and atmosphere are amazing. A must visit restaurant in Ankara.
My German colleagues brought me here as they said this is one of the best in Ankara and it was. Where to start? They have an amazing building with upper level catering to none alcoholic drinking ppl and the lower level to ppl who drink alcohol or foreigners. The service was amazing and the food as well. The starters were wow. The meat plate was tasty. They served us different type of desert free of charge on the house which was nice. The cost was very good for the entire dinner. 6 ppl with a lot a lot of food and drinks we paid 150 euro. This place on my list to visit again when I’m back in Ankara.
If you have a family/wife or spouses with you: AVOID!! The place reminded me of a Turkish TV serie Kurtlar Vadisi. I can never ever think or dare to eat there with my family again. OMG so disrespectful workers. When we asked for the receipt so we leave and so we pay... the guy called another customer ”fat and black” but black in N-word. That’s crime in EU. The pricelist is hidden... when you ask for the price list they will let you feel that you are NOT welcome.. Waiters screaming and shouting in the restaurant to eachother when taking customer orders... One guy in suit walking around the customers and disturbing. When we arrived in the place he came to ”welcome” us and tried to force us to seat and eat inside the restaurant because the terrace was for the choosen ones. After refusing several times and telling him, if no place at the terrace, we leave he gave us a table outside. Some people complain about prices.. i think prices were OK if you are European and 1€=10,5TL :))) like 2persons 380TL=35€ :) Overall not worth to. Turkish people may like this place but dissappointment for Europeans. In Turkish: Gitmeyin. Deymiyor. Allah orda ”entellektuel” takilanlara akil fikir versin. Yemegin kalitesi bildigin dönerci ama yemegin tanesi 150TL.... KR Turkish/European...