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A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
A carefully presented dish from The Red Balloon
The dining atmosphere at The Red Balloon
The dining atmosphere at The Red Balloon
The dining atmosphere at The Red Balloon
The dining atmosphere at The Red Balloon
The dining atmosphere at The Red Balloon
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Asmalımescit, Istanbul

A romantic Istiklal Avenue table pairing Mediterranean-Aegean flavours with wine

The Red Balloon

Mediterranean · Wine Bar · Romantic

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Mr Cas Hotel, İstiklal Cd. No:153, Beyoğlu

At its current home inside Mr Cas Hotel, The Red Balloon turns Aegean and Mediterranean produce into an intimate evening experience. Seasonal plates, a thoughtful wine list and low-lit surroundings give it a calm date-night character.

Recommended by Lara EkinciEvening & Refined Dining Editor · Istanbul
Lara Ekinci — Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara Ekinci

Evening & Refined Dining Editor

Lara’s editorial focus is whether an ambitious evening genuinely delivers on its promise. She does not treat the view as separate from food and service, assessing consistency from the reservation process to the final moment.

Areas of focus

  • Refined restaurants
  • Rooftops and views
  • Late-night dining
  • Romantic and special-occasion tables

Editorial principles

  • Measure the promise against the price
  • Never separate the view from food and service
  • Check the reservation experience
Neighbourhoods followed
Beyoğlu · Karaköy · The Bosphorus · Nişantaşı
Languages
Turkish · English
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Why go

For an intimate wine-and-tasting-menu evening away from the bustle in central Beyoğlu.

At its current home inside Mr Cas Hotel, The Red Balloon turns Aegean and Mediterranean produce into an intimate evening experience. Seasonal plates, a thoughtful wine list and low-lit surroundings give it a calm date-night character.

Order this

Ask for the current tasting menu and suitable wines by the glass.

Our short order keeps the table focused on what this kitchen does best.

Best time

Reserve for an early evening Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday.

Timing can change the entire experience; reserve ahead when possible.

Opening hours
  • MonClosed
  • Tue17:00–00:00
  • Wed17:00–00:00
  • Thu17:00–00:00
  • Fri17:00–00:00
  • Sat17:00–00:00
  • Sun17:00–00:00
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Last checked: 3 Sept 2026
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