Kervansaray Restaurant
A long-running family restaurant in the city center, best known for tandır lamb, perde pilavı (“curtain rice”), and paper-wrapped grilled meat.
Upstairs in a building on Cumhuriyet Street in the city center, this family-run restaurant has been operating for many years and is one of Van's highest-rated sit-down restaurants. Its signature is tandır lamb (kuzu tandır) served with perde pilavı, or “curtain rice,” along with paper-wrapped grilled meat, sizzling pan-fried meat, and yogurt kebab. The staff bring out a range of small side dishes. Service is warm and prices are reasonable, though some reviewers feel the grilled meat is only average. Open for lunch and dinner, it's a short walk from the breakfast street.
Opening hours
Lunch to dinner, approx. 11:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Van Breakfast Street
- Van Museum
- Old City of Van
- Van Fortress
- Varagavank (Yedi Kilise)
- Van Cat House
- Çavuştepe Castle (Sardurihinili)
- Lake Erçek