Pumpkin Cappadocia
Refined seasonal cuisine in an intimate cave restaurant setting
About Pumpkin Cappadocia
Pumpkin is Cappadocia's standout fine dining destination — an intimate cave restaurant in Ürgüp where Chef Hasan Şimşek transforms local and seasonal Cappadocian ingredients into refined, artfully plated modern Turkish cuisine. The menu changes with the seasons, showcasing regional specialties through a contemporary lens with optional local wine pairings from Cappadocia's volcanic-soil vineyards. With only 12 tables and a cult following, reservations are essential.
Location
Ürgüp, Cappadocia
Hours
Tue–Sun 12:00 – 15:00, 19:00 – 23:00
Avg. Spend
~€45 per person
Cuisine
Fine Dining
Why Eat Here
Chef Hasan's seasonal tasting menu changes monthly based on local market availability
Award-winning Cappadocian wine pairing — exclusively volcanic-soil local wines
Only 12 tables — deeply intimate dining experience, never feels crowded
Named in Turkey's top 50 restaurants list for three consecutive years
Vegetarian tasting menu available — equally inventive as the main menu
Restaurant Features
Menu
Tasting Menu (per person)
Chef's daily rotating single-bite welcome — seasonal and surprising
Starter · Soup · Main · Dessert — fully seasonal Cappadocian ingredients
The full Pumpkin experience — paired with 5 local wines from Cappadocia
À La Carte Starters
Light baked soufflé with local tulum cheese, walnut crumble and fig compote
Thinly sliced cured lamb with pomegranate molasses, pistachios and micro herbs
À La Carte Mains
Confit duck leg with quince purée, roasted root vegetables and spiced jus
Rack of Anatolian lamb with pistachio crust, eggplant caviar and saffron butter
Arborio risotto with local black truffle, aged parmesan and wild mushrooms
Reserve a Table
Tue–Sun 12:00 – 15:00, 19:00 – 23:00
~€45/person
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Estimate based on average spend. Actual bill may vary.
Free reservation · Cancel anytime
Average price
~€45 / person