Sureyya Teras Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Rooftop Romantic Classic
Sureyya Teras
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Four Seasons rooftop with Hagia Sophia views
Top Rated
Best Places for Friends in Istanbul
Compare our selection for Friends in Istanbul. Check the neighbourhood, price range and available menu sources before choosing.
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Venues
Before you choose
Agree on a neighbourhood and a budget first. For a group, ask whether sharing plates or a set menu is required.
Choose the side of Istanbul that suits the rest of your day. Check the route before combining venues in different neighbourhoods.
The price symbols indicate a broad range. Menu prices and table costs answer different questions; confirm service charges, drinks and any minimum spend before booking.
Compare a table for two or fourOur editors' ranked picks for Istanbul:Sureyya Teras, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul Modern, Basta Neo Bistro, Casa Lavanda.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Type | Menu source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sureyya Teras | Sultanahmet | $$$$ | Rooftop Bar | No dated menu source recorded. |
| 2 | Shangri-La Bosphorus | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Luxury Hotel | Menu sourceMenu recorded:Read menu |
| 3 | Istanbul Modern | Karaköy | $$ | Contemporary Art Museum | No dated menu source recorded. |
| 4 | Basta Neo Bistro | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$$ | Neo-Bistro | No dated menu source recorded. |
| 5 | Casa Lavanda | Şile | $$$$ | Farm-to-Table | No dated menu source recorded. |
| 6 | Mikla Bar | Beyoğlu | $$$$ | Rooftop Bar | Menu sourceMenu recorded:Read menu |
| 7 | Mandabatmaz | Beyoğlu | $ | Traditional Turkish Coffee | No dated menu source recorded. |
| 8 | Nazende Cadde | Bağdat Caddesi | $$$ | Seafood | No dated menu source recorded. |
| 9 | Araka | Yeniköy | $$$$ | Contemporary | Menu sourceMenu recorded:Read menu |
| 10 | Raffles Istanbul | Beşiktaş | $$$$ | Luxury Hotel | No dated menu source recorded. |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best Friends venue in Istanbul?
- Sureyya Teras in Sultanahmet leads this selection. Compare the menu and practical details before booking.
- How much do Friends venues in Istanbul cost?
- This selection spans $ to $$$$. These are relative price bands, not a bill estimate. Check the dated menu sources for actual prices.
- Which neighborhood has the most Friends venues?
- Beyoğlu appears most often in this selection. This describes the venues shown here, not every option in Istanbul.
Shangri-La Bosphorus Hotel
Waterfront Modern Romantic
Shangri-La Bosphorus
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Asian hospitality excellence with stunning water views
Istanbul Modern Gallery
Editor's Pick
Gallery Modern Waterfront Artistic
Istanbul Modern
Karaköy
$$
Renzo Piano's contemporary art museum on the waterfront
Basta Neo Bistro Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Trendy Modern Artistic
Basta Neo Bistro
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$$
Michelin Guide bistro with European-Turkish fusion
Casa Lavanda Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Romantic Hidden Gem Cozy
Casa Lavanda
Şile
$$$$
Farm-to-table excellence in the countryside
Mikla Bar Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Rooftop See & Be Seen Romantic
Mikla Bar
Beyoğlu
$$$$
360-degree panoramic views from Marmara Pera rooftop
Mandabatmaz Cafe
Editor's Pick
Cafe Classic Hidden Gem
Mandabatmaz
Beyoğlu
$
Legendary Turkish coffee since 1967
Nazende Cadde Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Romantic Cozy Hidden Gem
Nazende Cadde
Bağdat Caddesi
$$$
Michelin Bib Gourmand seafood on the Asian side
Araka Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Modern Artistic Waterfront
Araka
Yeniköy
$$$$
Vegetable-forward contemporary cuisine
Raffles Istanbul Hotel
Modern Trendy
Raffles Istanbul
Beşiktaş
$$$$
Contemporary luxury at Zorlu Center
Arter Gallery
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Editor's Pick
Gallery Modern Artistic Hidden Gem
Arter
Dolapdere
$$
18,000 sqm of cutting-edge contemporary art
Arkestra Restaurant
Modern Artistic Trendy
Arkestra
Etiler
$$$$
Creative fine dining with theatrical presentation
Bebek Balikci Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Hidden Gem Classic Cozy
Bebek Balikci
Bebek
$$$
Heritage seafood since 1952
Asmalicavit Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Classic Romantic
Asmalicavit
Beyoğlu
$$$
Epitome of Istanbul meyhane culture
Flekk Bar
Editor's Pick
Bar Hidden Gem Cozy Artistic
Flekk
Beyoğlu
$$$
Homemade liqueurs and inventive cocktails in Beyoğlu
Babylon Nightclub
Editor's Pick
Nightclub Artistic Classic Trendy
Babylon
Bomonti
$$$
Legendary cultural hub and live music venue since 1999
Soho House Istanbul Hotel
Editor's Pick
Hotel Trendy Artistic
Soho House Istanbul
Beyoğlu
$$$
Creative hub in classic-elegant Palazzo Corpi
Petra Roasting Co. Cafe
Trendy Artistic Cozy
Petra Roasting Co.
Galata
$$$
Pioneer of Istanbul's third-wave coffee since 2013
Beymen Shop
Editor's Pick
Shop Trendy See & Be Seen Modern
Beymen
Nişantaşı
$$$$
Turkey's premier luxury department store
Noah's Ark Carpets Shop
Editor's Pick
Shop Classic Hidden Gem
Noah's Ark Carpets
Sultanahmet
$$$$
Expert-led carpet education and collection
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