Balaboosta
(Now Closed)Mediterranean Restaurant and Israeli Restaurant$$$$
NoLita, New York
The experts at Village Voice and The New York Times recommend this place
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reza setiawan رضا ستياوانDecember 27, 2010From end to end, your stomach will thank you for those amazing foods!
Songul AslanturkNovember 10, 2012Very disappointing experience my friend and I had here. Although we both unlocked the chocolate mouse cake, they gave us only one claiming that it is only one for per table.
Lee SimpsonApril 5, 2015The Skirt Steak and cocktails were good, but the service was pretty poor - the place wasn't even that full.
KasiaAugust 5, 2010Don't leave without ordering the chocolate-hazelnut mousse. It's disgustingly delicious.
Aviv GadotFebruary 19, 2016Good food, very slow service, very small portions. There are better places in the area.
DamlaDecember 13, 2015Dünyadaki en kötü muameleyle karılaştıgım mekandır. Et yanık geldi ve söyledigimde bi dahakine daha az pişmiş isteyin dediler. Ve incelenmek üzere önümden alınan tabak mutfaga gidip geri getirildi.
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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
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 9.1
"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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