Balade

Name: Balade
Address: 208 1st Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10009
Telephone: (212) 529-6868
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

942 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Dinner Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch and Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 529-6868
Website
http://www.baladerestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Middle Eastern
Executive Chef
Micheline Wakim
Catering
For all your inquiries, Please email us at Catering@baladerestaurants.com
Private party facilities
We at Balade would be enlightened to host your next birthday, social or corporate gathering.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (212) 529-6868 ext. 3

Location
208 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009
Neighbourhood
East Village
Cross Street
Between 12th and 13th Streets
Parking Details
Parking Lot: 11th Street Between 1st & 2nd Avenue
Public Transit
4,6, L, N,Q 5, R to Union Square<br /><br />L train to 1st Avenue
Entertainment
Live Music: Oud with Violinist every thursday night!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Balade
Fresh, local; used when describing produce of high quality
Burghul
Cereal made from different wheat species, such a Durum Wheat
Jebne
Cheese
Laban
Homemade Lebanese Yoghurt
Manakeesh
Lebanese pizza that comes with a variety of toppings; enjoyed anytime of the day
Mezze
Refers to a selection of small tasty dishes served in the beginning of a large-scale meal
Salata
Lebanese word for salad
Sandweechet
Lebanese word for sandwich
Sumac
Tart and Tangy, deep burgundy colored spice harvested from a wild berry bush
Tahini
Paste of lightly toasted ground sesame seeds
Tarboush
A red felt cap with a tassle that hangs from the crown that used to be part of the traditional Middle Eastern dresswear
Toum
A Lebanese garlic aioli
Khiar
A Lebanese word for cucumbers
Zaatar
Spice mixture of dried wild thyme, sesame seeds and sumac; high in antioxidants

Weekend Special

Saturday & Sunday - MloukhieUS$25.00
Mallow leaves cooked with chicken, cilantro, onion vinaigrette, topped with toasted pita chips served with rice

Soups

Hearty Lentil SoupUS$8.00
Swiss chard, lentils with essenstial Lebanese spices and frech lemon juice
Chicks & VegUS$8.00
Homemade vegetable soup with tender pieces of chicken in aromatic broth

Salads

Dressings: Balade House Dressing - Balsamic Vinaigrette - Herb Vinaigrette

TabouleUS$16.00
Authentic parsley salad with burghul mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice
FattoushUS$14.00
Mixture of greens with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, mint, bell peppers, sumac and extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted pita chips
ArtichokeUS$15.00
Combination of Cucumber, tomatoes, Scallions, Olive Oil and Fresh Lemon Juice
HalloumeUS$24.00
Mixed green, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives served with pomegranate molasses
Chicken MeshweUS$21.00
Chargrilled marinated boneless chicken over a mixture of greens, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese. Served with choice of dressing
Skinny ShawarmaUS$21.00
Mixture of greens tossed with sliced onions, tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers; topped with shawarma meat or chicken. Served with choice of dressing
Mediterranean Tuna SaladUS$22.00
Chargrilled marinated tuna over a mixture of greens, black olives, red onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with choice of dressing

Mezze

Small Plates - Great for Sharing

HummusUS$10.00
Delightful dip of chickpeas Purée, with tahini and lemon juice
Hummus BeirutéUS$12.00
Chickpeas Purée, with tahini, cumin, cucumbers, tomatoes and scallions
Hummus LahmeUS$17.00
Chickpeas Purée with lamb topped with pine nuts
Hummus KebbeUS$18.00
Chickpeas Purée served with kebbe krass garnished with nuts and pistachios
Baba GhanoujUS$13.00
Chargrilled eggplant Purée with tahini and fresh lemon juice
Warak EinabUS$15.00
Homemade-style grape leaves, stuffed with chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and rice
MouhmaraUS$16.00
Our signature dip of spicy fresh red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate
ShankleeshUS$14.00
Our aged cheese perfectly blended with zaatar, diced tomatoes, parsley and Onions
Labne Bi ToumUS$14.00
Homemade cream cheese, infused with zaatar and crushed garlic
Loubiye BzeitUS$12.00
Fresh green beans sautéed in olive oil with onions, tomatoes and aromatic herbs
FalafelUS$12.50
Made with chickpeas, onions, cumin and parsley. Served with tahini sauce
Balade FalafelUS$13.50
Stuffed with onions, sumac, crushed peppers and olive oil
Foul MedamasUS$12.00
A blend of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil
Grilled Halloume CheeseUS$16.00
Grilled, sizzling cypriot cheese slices served with tomatoes and cucumber
RkakatUS$11.00
Phyllo rolls filled with mozzarella, feta cheese and oregano
Batata HarraUS$10.00
Sautéed potatos cubes with cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes
ShrimpUS$16.00
Sautéed shrimp with ginger, scallions and jalapenos
SambousikUS$14.00
Decadent pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground beef and toasted pine nuts
Kebbe KrasUS$16.00
Lebanon's national dish; a mixture of lean beef and crack wheat, filled with a mixture of ground beef, diced onions and pine nuts. Served with Laban
MakanekUS$18.00
Spiced beef sausages flambéed with fresh lemon juice
SoujoukUS$18.00
Mildly spicy beef sausages sautéed with our fresh olive oil and tomaotes
Jwaneh (Wings)US$15.00
Chargrilled chicken wings, marinated the Balade way
SfihaUS$16.00
Miniature squares of pastry filled with our traditional mouth-watering combination of meats
Fatayir with Spinach and FetaUS$15.00
New York famous pies are taken back to their roots in triangular style: stuffed with chopped spinach and feta cheese
Vegetarian MazmeezUS$49.00
Create your own sampler by choosing four of the following: Hummus, Taboule, Baba ghanouj, Falafel, Labne with toum, Shankleesh, Loubiye bzeit, Warak einab, Rkakat
Mezze SupremeUS$105.00
Eight Favorites: Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Labne, Mouhamara, Kebbe Krass, Sfiha, Makanek and halloume cheese

Platters

All lamb - beef are grass fed and poultry are natrual fed

Balade Mixed GrillUS$45.00
Beef kafta, lamb kabab and chicken tawook. Served with hand cut fries and chargrilled vegetables
Supreme Mixed GrillUS$89.00
Beef kafta, Lamb kabab, Chicken tawook and Lamb chops, Sirloin Bavette, covered with our famous house freshly baked bread and Served with chargrilled vegetables and side of Fries (table service)
Balade Lamb ChopsUS$44.00
Chargilled New Zealand baby lamb chops. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
House of Lamb KababUS$36.00
Chargilled tenderpoin lamb. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
Beef KaftaUS$28.00
Chargrilled lean Beef and Lamb mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs and spices. Served with rice and grilled vegetables Chargrilled lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs and spices. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
Beef ShawarmaUS$29.00
Shredded marinated beef, topped with tomatoes, onions and parsley, servied with rice, pickles and tahini sauce
Hummus ShawarmaUS$32.00
Our Balade hummus with beef shawarma, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, sumac, and onions. Served with pickles and tahini sauce
Shish TawookUS$29.00
Marinated chicken breast cubes with toum. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
Sheikh El ShawarmaUS$27.00
Shredded marinated chicken with toum served with pickles and hand cut fries
Djej Al FahemUS$28.00
Half chicken marinated with our authentic recipe, served with hand cut fries
Samke HarraUS$38.00
Grilled Chilean sea bass filet marinated with lemon, served with spicy warm tahini sauce
Fatet ShrimpUS$28.00
Jumbo shrimp infused with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and lemon, mixed with toasted pita
Samke MechwiyeUS$36.00
Grilled branzino bone-in marinated lemon, salt and served with tahini sauce
MoudardaraUS$22.00
Cooked lentils and rice, topped with caramelized onions. Served with a side salad
BatenjenUS$24.00
Eggplant with Tomatoes, onion chickpeas, spices, scallions, and side of Balade Rice

Sides

Lebanese SalataUS$6.00
Chopped - Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green Peppers
Balade RiceUS$6.00
Lebanese rice with vermicelli
Pickled VegetablesUS$6.00
Fresh from the Market
Balade FriesUS$8.00
French fries sprinkled with zaatar herbs
Batata MekleyeeUS$6.00
French Fries
Laban Bi KhiarUS$6.00
Lebanese yoghurt infused with cucumbers, garlic and mint

Manakeesh

Lebanese Pizza - Fresh Balade Dough. Fresh From Our Oven

Beirut Beats / ZaatarUS$9.00
Mixture of wild dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and olive oil
Wild ZaatarUS$9.00
Mixture of wild dried thyme, fresh tomatoes, onions and olive oil
Banadoura HarraUS$11.00
Diced tomatoes, onions and spicy flake pepper
JebneUS$13.00
Combination of white cheeses. Served with sliced tomatoes
Sausage & CheeseUS$13.00
Combination of white cheeses and beef sausages
Lahme BaajinUS$13.00
Balade's secret recipe of seasoned ground-lean beef, mixed with finely diced onions and tomatoes
KaftaUS$13.00
Ground-lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley and lebanese spices
Taste of LebanonUS$10.00
Assortment of three mini manakeesh (Jebne, Lahme Baajin, Zaatar)

Pita Pitza

Popped in the oven flat and removed when crispy

Sultan El ShawarmaUS$17.00
Thinly sliced, marinated beef, roasted with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, a drizzle of tahini and touch of zaatar
Tarboush ChickenUS$15.00
Thinly sliced marinated boneless chicken, topped with toum, honey, dijon, sliced tomatoes, onions and pickles
Greek PitzaUS$13.00
Feta Cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, saatar and olives
Malak El FalafelUS$13.00
Delicious crispy falafel with tahini sauce, finished to perfection with chopped parsley, tomatoes and yellow pepper rings
Hummus PitzaUS$12.00
Hummus topped with seasoned ground meat, onoins and tomatoes

Sandweechet

All sandwiches are lightly toasted. Choice of white or wheat pita bread and one choice of side: Laban Bi Khiar, Fries or Side Salad. Available only Saturday and Sunday lunch until 5PM

Shish TawookUS$18.00
Pieces of marinated chargrilled chicken with toum, french fries, pickles and mixed greens
Chicken ShawarmaUS$18.00
Shredded marinated chicken with toum, french fries, pickles and mixed greens
Meat ShawarmaUS$18.00
Shredded marinated beef with tomatoes, pickles, onions, parsley, sumac, and tahini sauce
KaftaUS$18.00
Chargrilled ground beef mixed with hummus, diced onions, parsley, sumac, pickles and spices
MakanekUS$20.00
Chargrilled beef sausages with pickles, tomaotes and french fries
Shish KebabUS$20.00
Pieces of chargrilled marinated lamb with grilled vegetables, hummus and pickles
Tuna FiletUS$20.00
Chargrilled tuna with tomaotes, onions, sumac, and tahini sauce
Halloume CheeseUS$20.00
Grilled cypriot white cheese with tomatoes and cucmbers
FalafelUS$16.00
Grilled falafel with tomatoes, onions, parsley, pickles, turnips and tahini sauce

Dessert

BaklavaUS$8.00
Fillo pastries with nuts
KenafaUS$12.50
Baked in the oven topped with cheese, bread crumbs, pistachios and homemade syrup
MouhallabieUS$8.00
Milk pudding topped with ground pistachios and homemade syrup
ChocobaUS$10.00
Homemade daugh baked with nutella topped with sliced bananas and pistachios
Lebanese Ice CreamUS$10.00
Homemade ice cream (Ask for Flavors)
AshtaUS$12.50
Homemade white pudding with honey, pistachio and fresh fruits

Begerages

Non-alcoholic

Spring Water Saratoga - Flat or Sparkling
- 12 ozUS$3.00
- 28 ozUS$6.00
SodaUS$2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Orange JuiceUS$6.00
Freshly-Squeezed Homemade LemonadeUS$6.00
Balade JallabUS$5.00
Healthy date juice with pine nuts
Rose WaterUS$5.00
Concentrated rose juice
Original Ice Tea (Sweetened / Unsweetened)US$3.50
Laban AyranUS$5.00
Healthy, salty yoghurt drink

Hot Drinks

Pot of Lebanese Coffee
- SUS$3.00
- LUS$6.00
EspressoUS$3.00
Regular / Decaf
Freshly-Brewed CoffeeUS$3.00
Regular / Decaf
Hot TeaUS$3.00
Herbal or regular; ask for selection
Pot of Lebanese Tea with Fresh MintUS$7.00
White Coffee (Digestive)US$3.00
all natural with oragne blossom water

What 942 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Mediterranean

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JoyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is delicious!! Service is so attentive and caring. Edgar waited on us. I loved their baby lamb chops! The best!
DS
DebraS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great and the waiter was kind. The food was delicious
TW
TrulyWow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an incredible find. The restaurant is the perfect size—small but not at all cramped with a great vibe and decor. Service was really friendly and knowledgeable. And the best for last—the food. We went with the server’s recos and were blown away. Great authentic food served beautifully. We will be back …. CONSTANTLY! Thank you for a great night
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was Ramadan, so we told our server if they can be mindful of when to bring appetizer to break our fast and they were so fast with their service and kind! The food is AMAZING. Best Lebanese food in NYC!
L
Lorenz
Saxony
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Service. Fantastic Food. A real gem! Bonus points for the ambiente..
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a great experience! We thought we were running late for our reservation yet they decided they would still accommodate, we were seated immediately and had the best servers (Edgar & Nour)! they were quick, understanding and attentive. Food was honestly a hit, 10/10. The chef was def cheffing. We were here to break fast (Ramadan). It was cozy, will be coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Made a reservation place was overpacked stood outside for 30 minutes and kept being led on about getting seats soon so not a pleasant experience at all …drove all the way there just to get burgers next door
P
Phil
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Definitely my go to restaurant for Lebanese.
PB
PamelaB
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have an outstanding experience at Balade! The hole-in-the-wall atmosphere makes it both cozy and lively, and the food is consistently amazing! The Balade mixed grill is a special favorite of ours.
CC
CCunningham
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always outstanding food and service. It is one of our favorite restaurants that we continue to go to regularly.
JE
JennaE
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had my birthday dinner here and the staff were incredible! They made me feel so special and the food was SO good! 10/10 will be returning!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in the entire city. The most Arab food I’ve ever had, I love this place so much and go on a frequent basis. Always fresh and delicious!!!
L
Larry
New York Area
186 reviews
vip
4.0
186 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good authentic Lebanese food and wine. Welcoming staff.
NY
NYCdiner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our second dinner at Balade. Both were great experiences. We were not rushed and it was quiet enough to have great conversation with friends we hadn’t seen in a while. The food and wine were wonderful and the service was friendly and helpful.
c
calabro
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great but only surpassed by the service. We ordered the falafel “pizza” and mixed grills, along with a number of Messe. Everything was fantastic. Highly recommended!!!
RV
RyanV
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy and beautiful restaurant. The food is delicious. The fatoosh salad and baba are exceptional. The entire staff were great and Noor and Elson took such good care of us. We’ll be back!
ME
MorganE
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great go to space for small or large gatherings! There is about a 2 hour time limit as this is a deservedly popular place. Order fast and the food is delivered quickly and deliciously.
AA
AANY
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good food. But they seem to be in a rush to get your order and get you out of there.
CA
CharbelA
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service - Elson, Omar and Edgar were extremely hospitable to my friends and I and we are coming back next week. Not to mention the food was EXCELLENT!
a
ajjac
New York Area
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was good, portions were a bit small, atmosphere nice, service was ok, could be better
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Had a wonderful time! We can with a big group and unfortunately they added over $50+ of fees as well as providing a prefix menu without telling us ahead of time. The staff was great but the fees without knowledge were upsetting
C
Caligal
New York Area
89 reviews
vip
3.0
89 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
The restaurant is small and they have maximized every inch of the place to seat as many people as possible, but that means that the noise level is deafening and you have no room between tables. The manager was exceptionally kind, managing a million things at once and trying to turn tables over so that people could get seated close to their reservation time, checking on things, and sorting out problems. But our waiter and the kitchen seemed totally disorganized - mains arrived seconds after the mezze, when we were cramped as three people meant for a table of two and no space to each have a full sized plate. Highlights included the baba ghanoush and lamb and chicken. Don’t order the lentil soup. Rest of the mezze (hummus, lebne, etc) lacked flavor.
MK
MichelleK
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was very good. Extremely disappointing to be rushed out of our table by removing the light, not offering another drink, coffee or dessert kits to seat another table. The reservations were obviously overbooked. I probably will not return despite enjoying the food.
s
simon
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service by Nour. Food was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Got seated at a small table with unusual layout having other guest close to you. Food is fine
RE
RachelE
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious!! Service was good, music was extremely loud.
L
Lilly
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
What a great meal! We arrived a little early and the restaurant was running behind. When we were finally seated, the staff were so attentive and apologetic. They comped a drink and gave us excellent recommendations for our meal! Highly recommend :)
A
Alt2
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience1
The staff was not very kind and rushed us out. Also the music was extremely loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very delicious food! It was amazing
AL
AmandaL
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious and the hospitality is always top-notch. Highly recommend.
N
Nanny
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
3.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Lovely restaurant with good reviews, but I found the food to be disappointing and expensive. $44 for 4 small and dry lamb chops that came with really nothing but a bunch of peppers laid on top and rice. The beef shawarma was really salty and almost inedible. The staff is very nice, and it has a nice lighting and vibe. I guess it is a good place if you are not too familiar with Mediterranean food.
JS
JacobS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal. Had a wonderful time with my big group. A wide variety of great dishes, plus good vibes, makes this place a winner
b
babybunny62
New York Area
73 reviews
vip
4.0
73 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We loved it here! Quality of the food was excellent… tasted and looked fresh and homemade. Cozy decor and good looking customers
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious!! Will definitely be back!!
b
brovarg
New York Area
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. The place was incredibly busy yet the staff made sure we were attended too. I will definitely return. Great outdoor seating
a
adcap
Atlanta Metro
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is amazing, with very generous portions. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the dishes. Only complaint is they seemed to forget my drink and I couldn’t get any water. We sat outside and the weather was pleasant with very relaxing music. I can’t wait to go again and highly recommend.
KB
KBog
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is as authentic as it gets! The staff is very friendly and attentive. The restaurant’s vibe and decor are great, give off a cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend this spot!
A
Alice
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience1
Went for birthday reserved outdoor but large party in outdoor area and only tables were squeezed into corner or outside parklet. Construction noise and cars honking really loudly. Food was good but not pleasant dining.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super Positive Experience. Noor helped us select super delicious options…. Drink, dinner, desert all was lovely and delicious. Definitely will go back and highly recommend!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Gradevole e di buona qualità, servizio simpatico ed efficiente

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Balade using the Order Online button. Balade also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Balade also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 529-6868.

Balade is rated 4.7 stars by 942 OpenTable diners.

Balade does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.