Cevahir Han
Cevahir Han Restoran
An old caravanserai restaurant next to Samsat Square, serving traditional Urfa dishes, with a terrace where you can watch the sıra gecesi musical dinner in the evening.
Located on Samsat Square, converted from an old caravanserai, this establishment operates both a restaurant and guest rooms. The front hall often features live Turkish music, while the back hall is quieter. Signature dishes include the tray kebab sini tarağı, Urfa kebab, stuffed meatballs (içli köfte), and the billuriye cheese dessert. On weekends, they serve a spread breakfast with 22 small dishes, and according to diners, the sıra gecesi musical dinner is held only on Fridays and Saturdays. It has a Google rating of about 4.4 and a Tripadvisor rating of about 4.2; it can get noisy during peak dining hours with slow service, and some reviews find the taste average. Credit cards are accepted, valet parking is available, and it is recommended to inquire about the evening banquet in advance.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00-22:00 (Tripadvisor states until 23:00)
Nearby sights
- Fırfırlı Mosque
- Great Mosque of Urfa
- Kızılkoyun Necropolis
- Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
- Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
- Covered Bazaar & Gümrük Hanı
- Rızvaniye Mosque
- Balıklıgöl (Pools of Abraham)