About Istanbul
Istanbul brings Turkish food to the Freemans Bay area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Auckland. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 1.6 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.
Diners come here for Turkish food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as lahmacun. With 117 Turkish options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.
We have not yet verified the trading hours for Istanbul. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.
For budgeting, Turkish restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Freemans Bay easy to explore on foot.





