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Günay Restaurant İstanbul venue
19 Mayıs · Şişli

Günay Restaurant İstanbul

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Opening hoursgala days: dining 21:00–23:30 · stage/entertainment: until 02:30
Price level$$$$
Entry & reservations
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Tickets and reservations are priced by fixed menu and proximity to the stage, from front tables and booths to back rows. Firm reservations through BVS Group Günay's contact channels must be made months ahead.

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4.2 / 5 · 705 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Günay Restaurant İstanbul is an established gazino combining dinner at tables with major soloists, an orchestra and stage shows. A long live program follows the meal.

Music & programme

Live pop, arabesk, fantasy music, Turkish classical music and fasıl accompany oriental shows. Gala nights with performers such as Ebru Gündeş, İbrahim Tatlıses, Funda Arar, Mahsun Kırmızıgül and Hakan Altun generally begin at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Atmosphere

Red velvet seating, gold-toned décor, large chandeliers and LED panels around the stage define a hall built for performances.

Concept

The night starts with a fixed menu and table service, then continues with the headlining artist's stage performance.

Guest profile

Groups and celebration tables who want to watch major artists during a seated dinner.

Dress code

Polished evening attire fits the dinner-and-show format.

Inside the Venue

At Günay Restaurant İstanbul, a large ensemble of musicians takes its place on the broad stage. The wide screen behind the performer brings the performance to different tables across the room. Hands rising from the front rows show how the listeners respond to the music. Amid stage smoke and lighting, a gathering at the table turns into a concert evening.

Customer Review Summary

Günay Restaurant Istanbul appeals to those seeking a high-quality night of entertainment, featuring stage performances by renowned artists, a live orchestra, and a classic gazino (supper club) atmosphere. The majority of reviews praise the food, service, and the staff's ability to handle busy periods effectively. However, the close proximity of the tables can restrict the available dance floor space. Criticisms have been voiced regarding fluctuating valet fees, limited drink options, and mezes (appetizers) that fell short of expectations. There are also claims of significant delays in receiving refunds for canceled reservations and difficulties in getting responses to phone calls and messages. One review noted a lack of the promised level of attention during the actual service compared to the corporate booking process. It is recommended to obtain details regarding packages, seating, and refund policies in writing.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For groups seeking a long stage program.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

A large live stage, dinner tables facing the performers and an artist program sustained over many years.

NOTE

Before your visit

Some tables behind columns in the plaza building have restricted sightlines: settle the exact position when reserving. In July and August, leading performers and operations move to the summer branches in Bodrum Yalıkavak and Çeşme.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

The venue is below Beytem Plaza in central Şişli. Walk from the Şişli-Mecidiyeköy stop of the M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman metro, or arrive by car or taxi along Büyükdere Caddesi.