IstanbulFreemans Bay, Auckland
Istanbul – Turkish food
Istanbul – Turkish food
Istanbul – Turkish food
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Turkish restaurant · Freemans Bay

Istanbul Restaurant

Freemans Bay, Auckland

Opening hours

Right now in Auckland10:07 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Istanbul. Many Turkish restaurants in Auckland open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

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.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Turkish restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Kebab ShopKebab plate

Doner meat, rice, salad and chips

$19–24

MezeDolma

Stuffed vine leaves

$11–14

Kebab ShopDoner kebab wrap

Lamb or chicken with salad and sauces

$14–18

Kebab ShopFalafel wrap

With hummus and salad

$13–16

Desserts & DrinksAyran

Salted yoghurt drink

$4–6

MezeHummus

Chickpea dip with tahini

$9–12

Plan your visit

When is Istanbul busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Turkish restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Istanbul

Where is Istanbul?

Istanbul is at Freemans Bay, Auckland, about 1.6 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Istanbul's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Istanbul serve?

Turkish food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Turkish restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Istanbul?

As an estimate, a meal at a Turkish restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Istanbul?

The closest is Burger Burger (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Istanbul

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Freemans Bay
Burger Burger 10 m
American

Burger Burger

4 Brown Street, Ponsonby
Ponsonby, Auckland
Tinfeny's 10 m
Cambodian

Tinfeny's

Freemans Bay
Freemans Bay, Auckland
Tokyo Club – Japanese food 10 m
Japanese

Tokyo Club

Freemans Bay
Freemans Bay, Auckland
Melt Bar – Bar food 30 m
Bar

Melt Bar

Freemans Bay
Freemans Bay, Auckland

Other Turkish places nearby

Turkish in Auckland
NameAreaStatusDistance
Evan's KebabPonsonby–90 m
Papa's KebabsFreemans Bay–260 m
Adanaa Turkish GrillArch Hill–760 m
Turkish Cafe & KebabThree Lamps930 m
Kebab KartNewton1.0 km
DonairNewton–1.1 km