WHO IT SUITS
Is this venue right for you?
For groups who want to start with modern meze and continue dancing around their tables to 1990s Turkish pop.


Meyhanes
A table without advance booking is hard to secure. Set menus with and without alcohol are available. Guests under 18 are not admitted.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
Veranda Pera on a Gümüşsuyu terrace combines modern meze and seafood with a Turkish pop dinner program. Its spacious terrace and entertainment around the tables suit group celebrations more than a quiet dinner.
Ethnic lounge and Mediterranean music accompany dinner, then Turkish pop from the 1990s and 2000s and group singalongs take over. DJ schedule and program start vary by date, so check current announcements.
The roomy terrace allows movement between tables and offers partial Bosphorus views during a polished rooftop dinner. As Turkish pop rises, guests dance near their tables; celebration energy dominates later rather than quiet conversation.
A new generation meyhane and dinner club blending Mediterranean and Anatolian meze, fresh seafood and signature cocktails with 1990s Turkish pop and interactive table-side entertainment.
Friends who want modern meze and Turkish pop in Pera, birthday tables and groups planning a terrace celebration.
Elegant casual suits dinner and entertainment; a dress, jacket and neat shoes are recommended. Very sloppy clothes may be rejected at the door.
Veranda Pera is considered a suitable venue for celebratory dinners, thanks to its rooftop atmosphere, Bosphorus view, and Turkish entertainment program. Guests have praised the sweet potato and zucchini dish, the mezes, and the variety of food, often noting the staff's speed and attentiveness. However, the view is not equally visible from every table. On busy nights, the venue faces criticism for forgotten orders, slow service, and the addition of various cover and service charges to the bill. Some tourists have reported experiencing discriminatory behavior at the entrance. While there are many positive examples regarding weddings and birthday events, it is advisable to clearly discuss table placement, the menu, and all additional fees at the time of reservation.
WHO IT SUITS
For groups who want to start with modern meze and continue dancing around their tables to 1990s Turkish pop.
HIGHLIGHTS
Wide terrace, partial Bosphorus view, modern meze and cocktails, Turkish pop program and managed facilities within a hotel.
NOTE
Despite keeping its name, Veranda Pera is no longer across from Pera Palace. The current address is Asker Ocağı Caddesi No. 6 in Gümüşsuyu. Avoid old Pera map listings and choose Vişnezade/Gümüşsuyu for navigation.
GETTING THERE
Inside Süzer Plaza, walkable from Taksim metro and Kabataş pier. Drivers can use The Ritz-Carlton's indoor parking and valet point.