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(Now Closed)Mediterranean Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Hell's Kitchen, New York
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Village VoiceNovember 26, 2012Winner of Best of NYC 2012 Best Balkan! Features cheeses, charcuterie and dips from baba ganoush to red-pepper paste and main courses originating from half a dozen countries. Doubles as wine bar!Upvote5Downvote
Ron GabrielOctober 13, 2012The Croatian white wine is dry, crisp and wonderful. The Shopkra salad (Bulgarian) is a delicious side. And then the house special mixed grill for dinner (available for 2, 4, or more pairs of diners).Upvote1Downvote
The cheese Burek was delicious, get it with the yogurt sauce, its a crispy pastry filled with a mixture of cheeses. Highly recommended! The hummus is fresh!Upvote1Downvote- Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014If you want a meal consisting mainly of vegetables – Balkanika, specializing in the cuisines of the Eastern European Balkan Peninsula would be a good choice. Read more
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Karen BJune 24, 2013$5 wine during happy hour. Really friendly staff. Delicious boureks. Great meze choices. Will need to try a mixed grill next time.Upvote1Downvote
AlyssaApril 17, 2016Mezzes sample platter is great! Enjoy with a glass of wine (they have a heavy pour here)UpvoteDownvote
Tom O'NeillMay 9, 2015Excellent Mezes. Get the samplers of all for $26. For two you won't go hungry.UpvoteDownvote
Akshata KaliaMarch 9, 2015Great food, get the chicken shish kebab and the zucchini pancakes. Nice ambience as well.UpvoteDownvote
Meg EveringhamJuly 17, 2011Nice, relaxed vibe. They don't like substituting to menu items though (sorry gluten free people). Good gazpacho, Mezze plate, beets side and chicken kabobsUpvoteDownvote
Stacy AdamApril 23, 2011Adorable little market up front, and nice wine bar in the back. Get the 17 Mezzes sampler. It's plenty of food for 3 to 4 people.UpvoteDownvote
Harumi UJune 22, 2015Meze sampler is where the money is. For main, grill sampler is also greatUpvoteDownvote
Racky RossFebruary 14, 2015Cevapcici and burek are delicious, but you should also try the desserts.UpvoteDownvote
Ilkim TürkeriAugust 26, 2013Try the cevapcici. Btw even if I don't like eggplant, ajvar is a perfect side. :) love it.Upvote2Downvote
Curtis ShoungDecember 27, 2014Mezze mezze mezze. Paprika walnut was the fav, but they're all tasty.UpvoteDownvote
ElifOctober 24, 2012try meze sampler delicious !!! i liked the meat sampler as well :)Upvote3Downvote
Anastasia BelozertsevaJanuary 6, 2013Great Mediterranean authentic food. The hummus sampler portion is huge!Upvote2Downvote
Mousaka is the best and great wine selection. Love coming hereUpvoteDownvote
Don AustinAugust 18, 2012Okay, dug the beet, carp roe, eggplant, and walnut hummus dealios. Good for the four pack.UpvoteDownvote
Good food and amazing live music. A GREAT experience!!!!UpvoteDownvote
- Great live music and free sangria on Tuesdays!!!!Upvote1Downvote
Daniel MellebyNovember 12, 2010Mezzes are surprisingly filling - a meal in their own right. Avgolemono soup is awesome.UpvoteDownvote
Heather R.August 1, 2011They pour wine with a very heavy hand. I've never seen such a full glass!Upvote1Downvote
Kavita BabaJanuary 22, 2015Meh. Food sounds more exotic and tasty than it actually is.UpvoteDownvote
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Balkan cuisine & winery located in the Heart of Hell's Kitchen....(Show more)
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 974-0300
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.7
"If you want value for money this is it. Great taste, lots of options, greens + grains is my favorite"
Pratheeksha KS - 8.5
"This place is an institution. Everything is good but I love the ultimate plate minus pasta, the high protein salad, and the Mediterranean salad."
Morley Zhi - 8.7
"Absolute must gets: Zucchini fries, grilled halloumi and Malva pudding! #justafoodie"
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- 8.2
"Cozy place with great variety and nice prices. You can also eat there, choosing between a salad/fruits buffet and a regular buffet."
Bruno Bottega - 8.8
"Butterscotch cashew bars are phenomenal!"
Garima Vir - 7.7
"Excellent and talented bar staff! Decently priced drinks and dancing cowboys on the bar. The place is small and can get a bit crowded at times which can hinder your experience."
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