The Red Balloon Yalıkavak serves Modern Northern Aegean cuisine in Istanbul and received a 2024 Michelin Plate from Michelin.
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- Address
- General Yazgan Sok, Asmalı Mescit, Giriş katı No: 6/1, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Phone
- +90 532 434 34 95
- Website
- theredballoon.com.tr
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2024 Michelin Plate and Modern Northern Aegean cooking
The 2024 Michelin Plate gives The Red Balloon Yalıkavak a clear dining credential, while Modern Northern Aegean cuisine sets the kitchen’s frame. Local sourcing supports a regional reading of its modern cooking.
Avantgarde Refined Hotel dinner with wine
Avantgarde Refined Hotel hosts the restaurant, which focuses on dinner with leisurely pacing and upscale casual service. An extensive wine list suits a longer, planned meal rather than a brief stop.
Quiet smart-casual room in Beyoğlu
General Yazgan Sok in Beyoğlu is the stated location, with a smart casual dress code and quiet noise level. The fit is strongest for a composed dinner where conversation matters.
Comparable Spots, Quickly
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Balloon Yalıkavak | Modern Northern Aegean Cuisine | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Asmali Mescit |
| OCAK | Modern Turkish-Anatolian Fine Dining | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Hobyar |
| Zübeyir Ocakbaşı | Traditional Turkish Grill | $$$ | Sehit Muhtar | |
| Sıralı Kebap | Authentic Turkish Kebap | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Etiler |
| Seraf Mahmutbey | Modern Anatolian Turkish | $$ | Michelin Plate | Mahmutbey |
| Sapa İstanbul | Modern Turkish Fine Dining | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Kucukbakkalkoy |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
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At a Glance
- Serene
- Elegant
- Modern
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Hotel Restaurant
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 5 PM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Serene and refined atmosphere within a hotel setting, emphasizing gastronomic trends and seasonal flavors.