Balzem
Mediterranean Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
NoLita, New York
"Brochette."(4 Tips)
"The zucchini pancakes are great!"(3 Tips)
"Their olive oil is delicious, as is the cold mezze platter"(5 Tips)
"Spicy feta dip was pretty good."(3 Tips)
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BárbaraSeptember 7, 2016Great lunch special: delicious spicy sausage lentil soup and a fantastic quinoa chicken salad! Plus a frozen sangria.. A little bit of autumn with tiny bit of summer:-)
Upvoted Jan 19
Radairis DiazOctober 27, 2017Such a great spot! It was cozy and the food was delicious (we only had appetizers). Their customer service was truly one of a kind. I recommend and will be back.
Hannah NicdaoAugust 10, 2018The octopus mezze dish was amazing!!! Happy hour until 7PM with $7 beer and wine and discounted bites like hummus and babaganoush. Great little cozy place that’s great for catching up with a friend
Geoffroy BablonJuly 27, 2014New kid on the block! The ratatouille is fresh. The lamb chops with potato gratin is delicious. Nab the table on the edge of the room and you'll feel like you're sitting outside. Or just sit outside.
Anechka M.August 28, 2018Today’s treat: octopus, feta dip, burger and shepherd salad with tuna. So tasty! The service is excellent too and the place is so cozy.
- Alexis BendjouiaJanuary 14, 2015Awesome vibes. Great date spot, intimate, or come to chill with wine and food. Large bottle menu, less by the glass. Spicy feta dip was pretty good. Kind service (look for Charlie)
Ernesto GutierrezNovember 14, 2016Consider the octopus appetizer, spicy feta dip and the lamb chops entree. Ambience makes it a perfect place for date night.
michelleApril 2, 2019Amazing food, wine and company. The best in NYC. All love and good energy. 💘 my favorite go to spot!
Kira FisherApril 15, 2015Good service and catered to our large group well. Octopus, Shepard salad and mezze platters are musts.
Shivani BankerJanuary 23, 2018Great for Happy Hour (5-7)! Hummus, Babaghanoush, and Spicy Feta Dip were each only $6. Also, cute and cozy atmosphere and good service.
elizabeth bMarch 29, 2015Great food and even better service! I came here with a large group for my birthday and the staff was incredibly friendly, patient and accommodating!
Erica B.July 5, 2015Vegetarian and meat eater options available. I really enjoyed the Portobello burger with the side salad. I will be coming back here! 💝
CarolDecember 7, 2023Food is good but unbelievably packed. Don’t go if you have claustrophobia. The grilled meat platter is good for 5-6 people. We went for a group dinner with rsvp and they didn’t have table ready
Christian E.June 16, 2015Sandwiches are a great lunch, and they all come with fries. Get the lunch special so you can try the sausage lentil soup.
Tang W. FrecAugust 10, 2014Brochettes, zucchini pancakes, artichoke dip and the mezze platter! All delicious!
🍚March 9, 2015Food was good. Kept bringing out dishes we didn't order, had to remind them of a drink we ordered too. They took the extra plates and drink off the tab which was nice. Maybe I'd go back. Romantic spot
Carlos OlivieriJuly 31, 2015Killer atmosphere. Great service. Fantastic service. Mehdi runs a tight ship and the place is still pretty new.
Janice LivingstonJanuary 8, 2024I had the branzini. The salad that accompanies it was a prefect match.
Mads MarzFebruary 24, 2017Breakfast wrap is delicious ! Everything was so fresh and very friendly staff!
Jack GashiMarch 27, 2015Really good $12 soup + sandy lunch deal. Side salad and fries, big sandwich, let's gooo
Mona LisaOctober 6, 2014Tempura crab was perfectly crisp and moist on the inside. It's worth the price.
This place is a must go to! Get the Brochette Platter. The best chicken and lamb skewers I have ever had. So tender and juicy and full of flavor. Great selection of wines too!
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Mediterranean culinary wonders and wine delivered in a rustic NoLIta setting. Relax and enjoy the ambiance!
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Thu–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(646) 837-7033
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Delivery
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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"The feta dip here is amazing. I highly recommend trying it at this place! The atmosphere is very festive and the service is good also."
Nectar Sleep - 6.2
"Great happy hour. Staff is friendly and never a bother. Yummy food."
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