If you're staying in Urgup in Cappadocia, you have to find a way to the village of Ayvali and dine at this restaurant. They cook just for you and so need a half day's reservation. They cook on a Tandoor using all local ingredients. The host and server, the young son of the family is gracious and tries so hard... more

As Turkish expats, we followed the recommendation of others and dined with guests from NY - who know their food! - and had a wonderful evening. We've eaten in many restaurants throughout Turkey over the years but Aravan outshines most all. The food is authentic and the atmosphere delightful. The hard work of the entire family from food to service... more

Excellent lunch in small restaurant - prepared by owner's wife and served by owner. Very quiet, rural surroundings. Would be a lovely place to stay. Website (--) more

My friend and I had the most delicious lunch at Aravan Evi while wer were touring the Capadoccia region of Turkey, it was served in a lovely setting (choice of courtyard or traditional Turkish seating). many courses were served, and all were fabulous, lots cooked in the tandoor. Very fresh and delicious. The owners are lovely people. more

Not the easiest place to find but well worth the effort. Superb food served in wonderful surrondings with charming staff. Don't miss it! more

Aravan Evi is a small, family run restaurant, with accompanying friendly service, and the food is simply superb. A wonderful variety of meat and vegetables are cooked in a traditional tandoor oven, in many forms - stews and stuffed vegetables accompanied with tandoor cooked bread, salads and rice. The meal was our best in Turkey - and since the standard... more

We were two couples traveling through Cappadocia, and our guide took us to Aravan Evi. It was a great treat. The setting is lovely--a charming old building in the fairly non-descript town of Ayvali. The hospitality and food were outstanding. We had a wonderful meal, most of which was cooked in a Tandoor oven and was different from the food... more

My husband and I have travelled to countless places and have never experienced the warm hospitality of being welcomed into a family's home like this! Spectacular people and food- the experience will likely never be matched! A must see!!! more

If you want an authentic Cappaodocian meal cooked in a tandoori oven for hours, this is it. The Yazgan family have converted their ancestral home into a slice of paradise where mama Nurhoyet and papa Yusuf prepare a scrumptious multi-course meal in their tandoor oven located in an outdoor covered kitchen. The first course was a light soup (delicate tomato... more