istanbul finchley in Barnet

Amazing food. Highly recommend.

We love this shop, for coffee and food. amazing

Superb meal , excellent service

So great! Melissa, Ace, Ahmed and the family were so friendly, cheerful, really taking the time to chat with us, laugh and answer all our questions about what it's like running a restaurant! Great food, welcoming, relaxed, joyful. Highly recommended for any fans of The Bear or Unreasonable Hospitality. Thanks so much and see you all again soon! God bless 🧡

Haven't been here for quite a long time. We had excellent family meal. Good value and highly recommended. We really are quite occasional customers but the Istanbul is always there for us when we feel the urge. Welcoming and great food!

Had the mixed kebab platter. It was yummy. Thanks Ace for the wonderful service ☺️

Thank you everything was perfect. Great customer service from Ace

Best Turkish around! Frequently visit with family for years and the service and food is always fantastic! Make sure you get the special hummus! Staff are always so friendly, welcoming and go above and beyond!

Omg this place was the best restaurant I have ever been to in my entire life I literally want to come here every day 😊😊😊

I have visited istanbul restaurant on a night out with my friends and everything was excellent. First of all the lamb shish i had was full of flavour and so tender. Staff were super helpful. Definitely recommend everyone to try out this beautiful place and decide for yourselves.

It’s an amazing place Food was great highly recommend for families

We went for breakfast with my friend about an hour ago. It was a terrible situation. Breakfast did not arrive as we expected. The smell of detergent in the tomatoes was a different matter. We had to pay for the breakfast that we could not eat and leave. Moreover, they said they would not charge the service charge. Thank you. It was a terrible place because you did not charge the service charge.

Food was really tasty. Venue itself was great and staff were lovely. Only aspect that did disappoint me a little bit was the portion sizes. Ordered the Mediterranean breakfast which only came with 1 egg 1 sausage 1 fried potato thingy. Which is a bit deflating. I haven't ordered a £14 breakfast and got only 1 egg ever. Everything was tasty tho just wanted a bit more !

Best Sarma Beyti I’ve had (I’ve tried a few!) but the smallest portion of bread I’ve also ever had. A kebab is the same price but comes with salad. The Sarma Beyti should have a side salad too.

I've ordered delivery from this restaurant multiple times and finally got round to an in-person visit. Food & service was top notch - very generous portions, had to take half of it home! The decor and ambience is excellent too.

Not been for a while but gave it another go, mixed platters have halved and cost more, def won’t return , Divans in Finchley central is much better just further

I recently dined at Istanbul Restaurant and had an amazing experience. The warm, inviting atmosphere and beautiful decor make you feel like you’ve been transported to Turkey. The staff was welcoming and attentive. The food was outstanding. We started with a variety of mezze, all bursting with authentic flavors. My lamb kebab was tender and perfectly seasoned, while my companion's manti was delicious and rich. The baklava for dessert was the perfect ending, sweet and flaky. Istanbul Restaurant offers exceptional Turkish cuisine, a great ambiance, and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Absolutely delicious food, with a beautiful and elegant decor. The service was 10/10. Staff were very friendly and accommodating to special requests. Food was very fresh and extremely tasty. All the dishes I tried were clearly made with fresh and high quality ingredients, which I think puts Istanbul Finchley above their competitors. Thankyou to all the staff for such a lovely experience, I look forward to returning soon along with my family. Highly recommend!

Incredible experience. The food was just yummy, absolutely delicious and very well cooked. Beautiful looking restaurant inside and very lovely decorated. The service was one of the best I have recieved, very attentive and polite. What more can I say except excellent with a capital "E" and will certainly be visiting again, when I'm hungry again as I'm absolutely stuffed right now having 2 deserts which i simply couldnt resist as they too were sooo yummy 🥰 😋

Very tasty and amazing surroundings.

Oh loved their food. Celebrated Eid there with family. Will go again Insha'Allah...

Service was excellent. Extra bread and rice. And location is 🙌

Kleftico was amazing - will definitely order again.

Wonderfull service and excellent food

It is definitely the best Turkish restaurant in London.

Fresh food , great portions and nicely hot like I requested. Istanbul never dissapoint

Awesome space and always a great service. As for the food. Never missed a beat. Always 100%

I can see what the fuss is all about! What a great place! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Lovely local restaurant with always delicious food and wonderful staff. Our go to place for family celebrations and dining out

Between the superb service and excellent food, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. The calamari starter was crispy and peppery with a melt in the mouth piece of squid in each ring. The Adana Kofte main was tasty and perfectly cooked. I even enjoyed the house red - soft on the palate and full on the nose

Food was amazing, brilliant service and such a beautiful atmosphere. Will definitely go back again!

Delicious food big portions, they even threw in a surprise for me and my girlfriends anniversary 10/10 service, definitely recommend

Perfect ambiance, I felt like I was on the streets of Istanbul Grand Bazaar. There are different motifs in every corner, the taste is very good, the service quality is excellent, the selfie corner is very stylish. The owner is very friendly and it is a stylish place with a quality environment that can be visited by the family.

Everything was brilliant! 10/10 would order again

First time ordering and won't be the last time. The hot mezè brunch was divine. So tasty. Price point right. My dog isn't happy though as the meal was just too good to share! Well done Chef's. Keep up the good work.

Honestly one of the best Turkish restaurants around. I held my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary there with 38 guests and everyone loved the food. The service was excellent and the team were all so friendly and welcoming. Really appreciated their level of attention and care. And the meze was excellent! Thank you so much.

Amazing food and service the prawns are to die for definitely try the vegetarian options they are splendid

Ordered a Greek Salad, and got a bowl full of peppers, with at most 4 pieces of tomatoes and cucumber. And a tiny bit of feta in order to make it “Greek”. It had yellow and red peppers which is not in a Greek salad. Service was poor, as they served starters without drinks being on the table. Also asked for bread, staff forgot all about it. Waited 15minutes for a piece of warm bread. Portions were small! Felt like I was on a diet from the lack of meat they put out on my plate. 2 spoonsfull of hummus and tzatziki to feed a family of 4 as a starter. Ridiculous. Rice was bland and the chicken was DRY. Overall restaurant needs much improving. Did not feel safe in the fact that the meat was fresh. Tasted like it came out the freezer and microwaved till unfrozen then cooked on a grill. Very unhappy.

The stuff are amazing nice and are funny when you get to know them the displays are beautiful and clean everywhere

It was an amazing place to take my family, we had a great experience.

It is a very stylish and beautiful restaurant, the service was very good, the food was delicious, the employees were friendly and polite, it is a nice business, thank you for everything.

Absolutely loved the food and service here. We was really impressed with one of the staff Hulya for being so welcoming and accommodating to our needs. Definitely will come again soon.

Delicious food and wonderful service.

Amazing food and the stuff were amazing and kind everything is amaing in there i really recomemd

Staff are amazing and funny enjoyed my time there it was amazing the food was amazing and the inside is clean

Excellent food and service, highly recommend coming. Thanks Hulya!

Incredible atmosphere and food. Great service from Hulya! I highly recommend coming here if you want a cozy night out with friends. I also got a tutorial on how to make the most refreshing, traditional Turkish tea. 5 stars!

First time ordering from Istanbul Finchley. Would definitely order again. We ordered lamb and chicken skewers. Delicious and cooked perfectly. It wasn't clear to me when we ordered but both came on a bed of rice with fresh salad. We also ordered the £22 Metze platter. Courgette fritters amazing as were falafels and feta triangles. Plenty of fresh bread came with this and lovely dips. There was plenty of food for 2 adults and 3 children. Some metze left over for breakfast tomorrow. Great value, friendly delivery and fresh, delicious home made food. Highly recommend!

Had a lovely time at the restaurant. Food was delicious, deserts (especially baklava) was phenomenal! Our waitress Hulya was very kind and friendly :) . We’ll definitely be back!

Every time I come here I swear at myself for coming here again but get convinced by friends as gokyuzu is always busy! This is the last time ! The service is rubbish and the two female waiters make you feel extremely uncomfortable! They stand right behind you like melons and keep coming and asking if you want to order more or not. I was in the middle of eating when one of them came up and asked if I’ve finished. Really uncomfortable and they need customer service training! All they care about is tips and service charges. It’s as if they get commission for begging customers to order more and more! They were making two other sets of tables also feel uncomfortable with the greed and deadly stares they were giving! This, the meat stinks and was not edible, extremely chewy. I wa only able to eat the chicken. When it came to the bill, I asked to remove the service charge and the elder lady looked at me as if her eyes were about to pop out saying “why do u want to remove it”. I thought to myself EXCUSE ME, service charge is optional I want to remove it as I don’t want to pay it and it is OPTIONAL! You can certainly tell the difference between eating here and eating in tjis with the level of greed. Never coming here again, no wonder it’s always dead. Prefer gokyuzu but they are always busy

Expired expensive food that was not even fresh defo lost touch with reality and I wouldn’t be coming back .

Absolutely amazing food and the atmosphere is just perfect. They have an ottoman corner for when you are visiting with your family to have that ultimate Istanbul experience. Loved their menu, such a great selection. The starters where perfect Definitely will be back !!

Another fantastic dining experience at Istanbul! We love this place and the service is always so friendly and welcoming especially Huylia, is the best and always looks after us like we are family. Would highly recommend for a lovely dinner out!

The venue is so authentic and beautifully run so attentive really welcoming staff and management gestures is something hard to come by, I am delighted to have found this wonderful restaurant, the food is delicious and the drinks are perfectly presented, we celebrated a dear friends birthday and we all had such an exclusive time bravo!

It’s amazing food and so tasty and fresh ., I recommend to everyone, lovely staff and good prices

I took my parents to Istanbul for dinner. We thought the food was delicious and the portions are very generous. Hulya our waitress was friendly and attentive, to make our experience even better. I would recommend!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Istanbul Finchley, and I must say, it was an exquisite experience from start to finish. The moment I stepped through the doors, I was transported to the vibrant streets of Istanbul. The menu offered a tantalizing array of dishes, each bursting with authentic flavors and expertly crafted. From traditional kebabs to aromatic mezes, every bite was a celebration of Turkish cuisine at its finest. But what truly set Istanbul Finchley apart was the impeccable service. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about ensuring every guest had a memorable dining experience. The decor added to the ambiance, with elegant touches reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Istanbul. From intricate mosaic patterns to warm, inviting lighting, every detail was thoughtfully curated to create an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. In conclusion, Istanbul Finchley exceeded all expectations, offering not just a meal, but a culinary journey to the heart of Istanbul. I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience.

Really enjoyed the food here and the service was excellent 👌🏾

Food fantastic. Service fantastic. 6 of us spent 266£ so extremely surprised that two after dinner coffees were refused because kitchen closed. At 10 pm? One of the owners swans in, gives us a rather unfriendly look. We are all from the area originally and meet up regularly and have indeed eaten here before. Shame a lack of client consideration lets the whole experience down....for just 2 coffees.

Love this place! Our new local Turkish restaurant and take away! The service is just outstanding, they forgot something from our order on Uber eats and within 10 mins one of their servers delivered it, amazing service and even better food! Our new go to take away weekly restaurant, can’t recommend their food enough and we have tried all the local Turkish restaurants and this place is the best by far.

The food was not as good as i have tried in plenty of other Turkish restaurants, The servings were small and the prices were high, but the service was really bad that ruined everything for me as soon as a lost waitress took us to another waitress who was having lunch and was extremely rude towards us as if we have disturbed a customer during their time. We had to ask both of the waitresses if there any problem.Cuz they were speaking in a different language in front of the customers who were waiting for them to assign us with a table. On top of that they lied to us about a table being booked when we asked for the table. But no body came to that or any to other similar tables till we finished and left.

Lamb shank cooked perfectly. Nice sauce and veg. Bread nice and hot, rice nice and fluffy. Delicious meal.Thank you!

Everything was great, I really bought food for my family, Takawey was very fresh, the meat is very high quality, we come here all the time, they did not mislead us, the employees are very good, thank you.

The delivery driver was very polite and professional. The food was hot and very tasty. Lamb ribs cooked perfectly! The bread was hot & toasty, lovely! The salad was fresh & crispy. The sweet was really delicious. The sauces complimented the rice & meat very well. Highly satisfied especially as this was my first order! Excellent customer service from Ahmed. Well done & thank you! 👍😊✅

Good food, service & atmosphere, but a bit pricy compared to equivalent restaurants.

Lovely place and great food. If you like your kebab and kofte a little upmarket, then this is the place to go.

Amazing quality of food and service really happy with the interior design aswell top tier restaurant

Best Turkish restaurant in Finchley!!! Good atmosphere, friendly staff!!! Love it!!! Wish come back soon!!! 🥰😋👏👏👏👏

As the Nanodent family, we ate our meals safely, healthy and delicious for 1 week. Ms. Hülya hosted us in a warm environment as if we were in our own home. We thank the entire team. It is a place where you can eat safely in London. Thank you for your effort.

The food was very tasty. Arrived earlier than expected and the restaurant was accommodating to my requests. Would order again.

Best place to eat amazing food ♥️

Delicious food! Very fresh, look forward to ordering again!

Another excellent meal. Delicious mezes to start. Perfectly grilled meat, generous portions of meat and salad, and very friendly service. We're leaving the area, and will miss our dinners at Istanbul. Strongly recommended.

Loving the chicken soup! Very home made. Thank you!

Excellent . Went for a late Sunday lunch Turkish style. Service excellent professional and friendly. Food delicious. All 4 of us had something different, I had a lamb tagine, very rich and filling, lovely . We will go again . Very large restaurant divided into sections . A little empty ( cold January!) but I am sure when full the place buzzes.

Excellent food. Recommended. No rice pudding though😔

Lovely meal over an informal business dinner. I have fairly extensive allergies and the staff were fantastically attentive and considerate of this.

Four of us visited here in November and just randomly picked this place to eat as we were staying locally. I can't actually remember the name of the dish I had but it tasted fantastic! And all of the other meals were delicious too. I'm only disappointed that I was only there for a business trip & therefore may not get the opportunity to go back! The red wine was also lovely. We were too full for pudding, but given complimentary Baklava and Turkish Delight which was delightful. I really enjoyed walking in and seeing all of the kebabs made up and being cooked. It was all very clean. Lovely restaurant, thoroughly recommend.

Lovely staff, great food and big portions. Will definitely return

Ein sehr angenehmes Ambiente mit einem zuvorkommenden Service. Das Essen ist vorzüglich auch die Portionen sind sehr gut. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Great service and very tasty food!!! Istanbul restaurant has the spirit of the city of Turkey, As someone Turkish l must say the quality service and relaxing atmosphere did take me to back home. If you didn’t visit Istanbul in Turkey You can easily visit Istanbul in London Highly Recommended!

Great atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious, authentic dishes that made my dining experience memorable.

The food is very tasty and the service is absolutely accommodating. We recommend.

Wonderful vegetarian and meat dishes. Superb friendly and helpful staff. Loved the food, the ambiance and the people. No complaints from this family.

An enduring favorite, this Turkish restaurant in London stands out for its consistently amazing and tender meat quality. The extensive selection of vegetarian options is a plus. While portion sizes might not be the largest, the focus on top-notch quality sets it apart as one of the best in town.

Hard to imagine how after being a returning customer for more than 3 years, ordering meals almost every week, the staff gets into a huge argument with me when I told them I was disappointed with the amount of shrimp in my meal (which consisted mostly of empty shrimp heads). If I was a restaurant owner I would get out of my way to keep my customers happy. But don’t expect this here. They don’t even greet you when you come in. This staff needs to learn some manners. I will never return.

Great food and great service! Went on a Tuesday and basically the only table there. That being said, no faults on the food - generous portion and cooked perfectly. Can’t wait to go again.

Wow amazing, the food and service is brilliant 👏

Rude staff 👎🏻 I can’t seat relax to eating because of cold environment When they brought food it’s get cold in a minute The staff just trying to get focus on you to finish your food

It was cold , not cooked enough as well !! and not fresh , rice was really bad ! Did not like it at all !

Great food, good portions and well packaged. Delivery person was ace and thank you so much for your high levels of excellent food.

Consistently delicious food, strongly recommend!

Enjoyed a fantastic dinner here with friends - Absolutely delicious Turkish food (we shared a Chef's Special Mixed Kebab which included chicken shish and lamb köfte and other dishes) and it all came with complimentary meze starters and super tasty Turkish bread. (The free starters were part of their Tasty Tuesday Special) Overall - Really nice décor, friendly service, tasty fresh food and superb value. We'll definitely be coming back again very soon. Highly recommended 10/10 "Çok Güzel"

Here are some specific details I liked: The staff was very kind and polite. The food was prepared with fresh and quality products. The menu is varied and offers dishes for every taste. Service was quick and efficient.

there was far too much salt on the ribs nearly uneatable

Excellent Turkish cuisine and friendly helpful people! Meze and grill all great 👍

My first time. Simply delicious!! It also arrived early. I will be ordering again!

Went as a group of 12 last night to celebrate our friend's 60th bday. From the start, the staff were amazingly accommodating, making extra space for us at a very grand table. The waiter was always jovial, and service was spot on. We had a range of specific requirements food wise which were all met. And then the food arrived....and wow! I usually go to the Turkish restaurants in Green Lanes. No more! This is definitely the place to come for THE tastiest chicken shish and kofte...full of flavour and tender. My wife had the fish bowl which was excellent. Again full of flavour and perfectly cooked. Looking fwd to the next time already!

Absolutely delicious food. I will definitely be ordering from here again.

Beautifully served flavourful meals in this nicely decorated restaurant really worth a repeat visit. Starters. Calamari, chicken wings and two veggie dishes all very nice, one Star lost simply because the chicken wings were delightful just a very small portion for the £8 charged 4 tiny pieces. Mains Mixed kebab, chicken Shish and a vegetarian aubergine dish. Absolutist a treat