Balaboosta
(Now Closed)Mediterranean Restaurant and Israeli Restaurant$$$$
NoLita, New York
The experts at Eater and The New York Times recommend this place
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Micke HåkanssonMay 26, 2018Get the hummus and cauliflower to start. Hurry they are going to close in a bit.
Monday LisaMarch 26, 2011The fried cauliflower is delicious, as is the humus appetizer. The accompanying pita is like an edible cloud.
The New York TimesJune 30, 2010You’ll want some smoked eggplant, hummus and a carrot-puree pizza before the chicken under a brick. If this be healthy eating, eat on! Read more
Diane CimineAugust 22, 2010Pretty new spot for sophisticated bites and friendly service. Had green eggs and rose sangria. Yum!
Zach AaronsFebruary 18, 2012Really good Israeli food in a relaxed atmosphere. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Inna GMay 5, 2018Cauliflower was over salted and too fried, burrata was tasteless, octopus was good and tender.
Barry SchachterNovember 22, 2010The falafel wrapped meatballs and fried olives are really good. Skirt steak is a must.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Amanda Cohen, chef of Dirt Candy, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Smoked eggplant bruschetta. Read more
Christine TaffeAugust 26, 2011THE DAILY CEVICHE & the Quinoa salad with the preserved lemon. Incroyable.
Helen RosnerJanuary 29, 2011Great brunch spot for the otherwise notoriously cruddy brunch landscape of Soho/Nolita.
Tal AtlasFebruary 11, 2016Foods were not bad but not nearly as flavorful as one would hope from a place as well regarded, and pricy, as this.
Matt HantzApril 15, 2012Definitely get the cauliflower (probably the first and last time I'll ever say that).
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This “Mediterranean meets Middle East” restaurant has a diverse and playful menu that draws inspiration from the chef/owner’s Israeli roots. Offers weekly specials based on local seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of organic wines from that region.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 966-7366
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Start with hummus, next the chicken shawarma, finish with sesame gelato. Thank me later😉"
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"The build your Bennie eggs Benedict option is great, and the shrimp roll, better than any lobster roll"
Natalie Pacheco - 8.8
"Wonderful set price lunch that is a bargain. Great Greek food. Good safe service."
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Stella Ricci - 8.7
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"Cute place! Had tons of beer options! Good crowd and good music as well"
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