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THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN, New York, NY

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN

4.6
4.6
703 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly

The Meatball Shop serves the best meatballs in the world with a mix and match menu utilizing sustainable and natural ingredients whenever possible. But The Meatball Shop serves way more than just meatballs! Highlights from their hit menu include seasonal veggies, market driven salads, sandwiches, handmade ice cream sandwiches, craft cocktails and an approachable wine program.

The vibe of this Hell's Kitchen restaurant is always fun, upbeat and lively! Perfect for a night on the town or a family dinner with kids. Think the best dinner party you've ever been to with the comforting feeling of being at Grandma's.

With drinks and desserts a-plenty, The Meatball Shop makes the perfect casual stop for digging in to a hearty meal or a healthy bite, refreshing drink and mouthwatering dessert with family and friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 11:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 230-5860
  • Website
    https://www.themeatballshop.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For our Catering options, visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Parties , visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Private Events.
  • Location
    798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5639
  • Area
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Cross Street
    9th Ave and 53rd St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Brunch Menu is back - with Bottomless Drinks!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for brunch favorites such as our breakfast sandwich with spicy pork b'alls, b'alls, biscuits & gravy and Chicken Scramball...and add Bottomless Drinks - $30 for 90 minutes!

Menu

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What 703 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Meatball Shop - Hell's Kitchen offers "fantastic" meatballs and a "great atmosphere" perfect for gatherings. Diners rave about the "friendly" and "attentive" service, with standout dishes like meatball subs and vegetarian options. While some note tight seating, the "delicious" food and "vibrant" setting make it a must-visit in NYC.

703 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On a whim, we made reservations since it was Valentines Day and we were flying in. 3 different dishes, 2 apps and a shareable side and we had a hard time deciding which was each of our favorites. Highly recommend!

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  2. Vincent

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the calamari, garlic bread, buffalo meatballs, chicken parm is huge and delicious! Love everything, every time I’ve gone and the staff is equally as impressive!

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  3. Benedetta

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Veramente gentili. Ho sbagliato ad ordinare il piatto, me lo hanno cambiato e dopo poco è arrivato il piatto che effettivamente volevo. Ho detto che avrei pagato lo stesso il piatto che non ho mangiato perché era stato un mio errore, ma mi hanno detto gentilmente che non era un problema. In aggiunta le polpette erano squisite!!!!! E il ristorante veramente carino e super accogliente!

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  4. Carol

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On holiday from the U.K. We wanted a local, authentic place to eat and we found it here! Great staff, atmosphere and food. The portions are big and 3 meatballs was more than enough for one. Shout out for Shawny (sorry I have probably spelt it wrong) but such a lovely, young person who served us.

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  5. Patrizia

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute concept and meatballs were really good. We tried the sampler, bruschetta and cauliflower - all really tasty. Great for pre thetre show bite to eat. Staff was very friendly.

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  6. Mary

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place to visit in NYC. The veggie balls are the best!

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  7. Beth

    New York City

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I rated the food based on past experiences. It has always been good. Last night I did not even get to eat. I got there and the girl could not find my reservation. She finally sighed and motioned me to a table that I had to squeeze past others to get to. Gave me no menu. At least 2 servers saw me, were at tables around me, but NEVER acknowledged me. No “I’ll be right with you,” no “Are you waiting for someone?”, no nothing. After 10 minutes I left and no one asked what was wrong - not even the server who saw me and made eye contact. VERY disappointing.

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  8. Marc

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious; the meatball sub was huge, big enough for two to share… they claim that their meatballs are the best in New York, and I have to agree! The server was so friendly,welcoming, happy and helpful and the atmosphere was great; a really fun and delicious place to eat. A great experience!

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  9. DrKathy

    New York City

    411 reviews

    5.0

    411 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a lovely lunch at Meatball. I enjoyed the arugula salad with fennel and grilled chicken. The service was great. I was the only one in the restaurant today-Wednesday from 12-1pm. The restaurant was very cold so I had to keep my hat and coat on me the whole time. There were a few people that came in picking up food to deliver to customers.

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  10. Lori

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our food was great, but the service was terrible.

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FAQs

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 230-5860.

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN is rated 4.6 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN 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
22:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN

798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5639

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9th Ave and 53rd St
  • Area
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 11:30–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.themeatballshop.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 230-5860
  • Catering
    For our Catering options, visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Parties , visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Private Events.
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