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Balade, New York, NY

Balade

4.6
4.6
1007 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
An Eastern Mediterranean restaurant that is a genuine addition to New York City’s diverse International cuisines. Specializing in Lebanese cuisine, Balade is a quaint neighborhood destination in the East Village with a warm and hospitable setting. Owned and operated by Roland Semaan (Hilton Hotels, NYC; B.R. Guest Restaurant Group, NYC) – Balade, which means Local, when describing produce of high quality in Lebanese, is the true culmination of his heritage and impressive hospitality background and experience.

Voted Best Middle Eastern on Zagat 2015-2016

Dinners Choice Winner Open table 2013- 2014 - 2015

For parties of 12+ please contact us at 212-529-6868 or email info@baladenyc.com
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Lebanese, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 21:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot: 11th Street Between 1st & 2nd Avenue
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Suha Rihan
  • Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    US$25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Prosecco with choice of Orange Juice, Peach or Lychee Pure! (90 minutes)
  • Lunch Special

    Multiple dates available
    All sandwiches & salads - $12

Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 21:00 - 23:00
    Enjoy the following from 9 - 11 PM: $5 beers $8 Pinot Grigio $8 Malbec $10 Aperol Spritz

What 1,007 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Mediterranean

  • Manhattan

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balade is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "warm service." Guests praise its "cozy and intimate atmosphere," ideal for gatherings. The diverse menu offers "authentic, tasty Lebanese food," with standout "lamb and hummus" and "house made pita." It's a "fantastic restaurant" with "great value for the price."

1,007 Reviews
  1. RafiqS

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Took 40 minutes for the table to be ready even with a reservation. Very small and cramped space, but the food was delicious and waitress was very nice and helpful.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    so yummy. best mediterranean food! came here for a birthday party and they did not disappoint

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  3. latasha

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was okay, including the food. Had a reservation at 9pm and waited 15 mins outside, too crowded. Table for 2 had smaller and uncomfortable chairs, different than a larger party.

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  4. Julia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this little place, food is amazing with a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

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  5. Brad

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb and hummus and house made pita was GREAT! Wonderful friendly service … and simple but very welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely return!

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  6. Jeremy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Balade for Restaurant week. The food and service were great!

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  7. sandy

    New York City

    190 reviews

    3.0

    190 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Aps of salad and humus were excellent. Main course of meat pie and grilled chicken were overcooked.

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  8. Yara

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hosted my big birthday dinner here and absolutely LOVED my experience. The food was soooo good, so many options, big portions, and affordable pricing. The staff was so so kind and accommodating especially for a big group. Everyone who came loved the experience and enjoyed their time. I can’t recommend this place enough. Never disappoints food service or atmosphere wise.

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  9. Jonathan

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, and ambience. Highly recommend.

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  10. Riddhi

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, such warm service and ambience, great value for the price! 10/10 recommend- good Lebanese place even for vegetarians!

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FAQs

Balade offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Balade also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 529-6868.

Balade is rated 4.6 stars by 1007 OpenTable diners.

Balade does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Balade

208 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Lebanese, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 21:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot: 11th Street Between 1st & 2nd Avenue
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Suha Rihan
  • Delivery & takeout
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