The Red Balloon

The Red Balloon A hidden Michelin-listed kitchen in Istanbul. Seasonal tasting menus shaped by the Mediterranean and the Aegean.

Focused, restrained, and built around the ingredient.

Before service begins,every detail falls into place.
29/03/2026

Before service begins,
every detail falls into place.





Simplicity is the strongest expression..
23/03/2026

Simplicity is the strongest expression..





A table by candlelight.Evenings begin like this at The Red Balloon.🎈
16/03/2026

A table by candlelight.
Evenings begin like this at The Red Balloon.🎈





Truffle MantıHydnum repandum, crushed olives, mandarin.A delicate harmony of earth and citrus.Chef ̇stanbulres...
04/03/2026

Truffle Mantı

Hydnum repandum, crushed olives, mandarin.

A delicate harmony of earth and citrus.

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A two-thousand-year-old Syriac heritage: kiliçe.Reimagined as a first course by Chef
25/02/2026

A two-thousand-year-old Syriac heritage: kiliçe.
Reimagined as a first course by Chef

Quiet luxury, served slowly.
21/02/2026

Quiet luxury, served slowly.

A restaurant is never just about the plates.It is born from people, dedication, and a shared dream.At The Red Balloon, w...
21/02/2026

A restaurant is never just about the plates.
It is born from people, dedication, and a shared dream.
At The Red Balloon, with our chef Kaan Acar. 🎈🤍

KazandibiBurnt yogurt · coffee liqueur · Siirt pistachioA quiet yet unforgettable finale. 🎈
17/02/2026

Kazandibi
Burnt yogurt · coffee liqueur · Siirt pistachio
A quiet yet unforgettable finale. 🎈





13/02/2026

A quiet moment.

Granyoz, Pickled Kavurma & Muhlama.A bold expression of Black Sea flavors, reinterpreted with The Red Balloon touch.Acid...
11/02/2026

Granyoz, Pickled Kavurma & Muhlama.
A bold expression of Black Sea flavors, reinterpreted with The Red Balloon touch.
Acidity, umami and silky textures meet in a single, refined plate.

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General Yazgan Sok, Asmalı Mescit, Giriş Katı No: 6/1
Istanbul
34430

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