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Happena transports your taste buds back to the era of the Hittites, who founded an empire in Anatolia thousands of years ago. Drawing inspiration from ancient texts, the chefs bring this distant past vividly to life on your plate. Expect traditional spices, crisp grilled meats and tender cuts, such as lamb cooked over a wood fire until beautifully caramelised, served with pita bread, a honey and ginger sauce, and fermented pickles and grapes. The extensive menu is simply wonderful, as is the setting. Set on higher ground, this restaurant is part of the Kelebek Special Cave Hotel and brims with enchanting traditional charm. From the terraces, the views over Göreme are truly breathtaking – a journey through time you won't soon forget. Image Credit: Michelin Restaurants Source: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/nevsehir/nevsehir-merkez_2821449/restaurant/happena Michelin Distinction: Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking (2026) Price: A moderate spend