Balade

Name: Balade
Address: 208 1st Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10009
Telephone: (212) 529-6868
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

926 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

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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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: (877) 357-0447

Location
208 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009
Neighborhood
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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Experiences

Valentine's Day - Prix Fixe
$75.00 per person
Feb 14, 2023 only
Valentine's Day Menu Tuesday, February 14th 5pm - 11pm 4-course Prix Fixe 1 Salad/ 2 mezza / 1 entrée / 1 dessert $150 per Couple RESERVE NOW

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 - Mloukhie$25.00
Mallow leaves cooked with chicken, cilantro, onion vinaigrette, topped with toasted pita chips served with rice

Soups

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

Salads

Dressings: Balade House Dressing - Balsamic Vinaigrette - Herb Vinaigrette

Taboule$16.00
Authentic parsley salad with burghul mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice
Fattoush$14.00
Mixture of greens with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, mint, bell peppers, sumac and extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted pita chips
Artichoke$15.00
Combination of Cucumber, tomatoes, Scallions, Olive Oil and Fresh Lemon Juice
Halloume$24.00
Mixed green, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives served with pomegranate molasses
Chicken Meshwe$21.00
Chargrilled marinated boneless chicken over a mixture of greens, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese. Served with choice of dressing
Skinny Shawarma$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 Salad$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

Hummus$10.00
Delightful dip of chickpeas Purée, with tahini and lemon juice
Hummus Beiruté$12.00
Chickpeas Purée, with tahini, cumin, cucumbers, tomatoes and scallions
Hummus Lahme$17.00
Chickpeas Purée with lamb topped with pine nuts
Hummus Kebbe$18.00
Chickpeas Purée served with kebbe krass garnished with nuts and pistachios
Baba Ghanouj$13.00
Chargrilled eggplant Purée with tahini and fresh lemon juice
Warak Einab$15.00
Homemade-style grape leaves, stuffed with chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and rice
Mouhmara$16.00
Our signature dip of spicy fresh red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate
Shankleesh$14.00
Our aged cheese perfectly blended with zaatar, diced tomatoes, parsley and Onions
Labne Bi Toum$14.00
Homemade cream cheese, infused with zaatar and crushed garlic
Loubiye Bzeit$12.00
Fresh green beans sautéed in olive oil with onions, tomatoes and aromatic herbs
Falafel$12.50
Made with chickpeas, onions, cumin and parsley. Served with tahini sauce
Balade Falafel$13.50
Stuffed with onions, sumac, crushed peppers and olive oil
Foul Medamas$12.00
A blend of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil
Grilled Halloume Cheese$16.00
Grilled, sizzling cypriot cheese slices served with tomatoes and cucumber
Rkakat$11.00
Phyllo rolls filled with mozzarella, feta cheese and oregano
Batata Harra$10.00
Sautéed potatos cubes with cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes
Shrimp$16.00
Sautéed shrimp with ginger, scallions and jalapenos
Sambousik$14.00
Decadent pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground beef and toasted pine nuts
Kebbe Kras$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
Makanek$18.00
Spiced beef sausages flambéed with fresh lemon juice
Soujouk$18.00
Mildly spicy beef sausages sautéed with our fresh olive oil and tomaotes
Jwaneh (Wings)$15.00
Chargrilled chicken wings, marinated the Balade way
Sfiha$16.00
Miniature squares of pastry filled with our traditional mouth-watering combination of meats
Fatayir with Spinach and Feta$15.00
New York famous pies are taken back to their roots in triangular style: stuffed with chopped spinach and feta cheese
Vegetarian Mazmeez$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 Supreme$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 Grill$45.00
Beef kafta, lamb kabab and chicken tawook. Served with hand cut fries and chargrilled vegetables
Supreme Mixed Grill$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 Chops$44.00
Chargilled New Zealand baby lamb chops. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
House of Lamb Kabab$36.00
Chargilled tenderpoin lamb. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
Beef Kafta$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 Shawarma$29.00
Shredded marinated beef, topped with tomatoes, onions and parsley, servied with rice, pickles and tahini sauce
Hummus Shawarma$32.00
Our Balade hummus with beef shawarma, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, sumac, and onions. Served with pickles and tahini sauce
Shish Tawook$29.00
Marinated chicken breast cubes with toum. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
Sheikh El Shawarma$27.00
Shredded marinated chicken with toum served with pickles and hand cut fries
Djej Al Fahem$28.00
Half chicken marinated with our authentic recipe, served with hand cut fries
Samke Harra$38.00
Grilled Chilean sea bass filet marinated with lemon, served with spicy warm tahini sauce
Fatet Shrimp$28.00
Jumbo shrimp infused with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and lemon, mixed with toasted pita
Samke Mechwiye$36.00
Grilled branzino bone-in marinated lemon, salt and served with tahini sauce
Moudardara$22.00
Cooked lentils and rice, topped with caramelized onions. Served with a side salad
Batenjen$24.00
Eggplant with Tomatoes, onion chickpeas, spices, scallions, and side of Balade Rice

Sides

Lebanese Salata$6.00
Chopped - Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green Peppers
Balade Rice$6.00
Lebanese rice with vermicelli
Pickled Vegetables$6.00
Fresh from the Market
Balade Fries$8.00
French fries sprinkled with zaatar herbs
Batata Mekleyee$6.00
French Fries
Laban Bi Khiar$6.00
Lebanese yoghurt infused with cucumbers, garlic and mint

Manakeesh

Lebanese Pizza - Fresh Balade Dough. Fresh From Our Oven

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

Pita Pitza

Popped in the oven flat and removed when crispy

Sultan El Shawarma$17.00
Thinly sliced, marinated beef, roasted with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, a drizzle of tahini and touch of zaatar
Tarboush Chicken$15.00
Thinly sliced marinated boneless chicken, topped with toum, honey, dijon, sliced tomatoes, onions and pickles
Greek Pitza$13.00
Feta Cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, saatar and olives
Malak El Falafel$13.00
Delicious crispy falafel with tahini sauce, finished to perfection with chopped parsley, tomatoes and yellow pepper rings
Hummus Pitza$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 Tawook$18.00
Pieces of marinated chargrilled chicken with toum, french fries, pickles and mixed greens
Chicken Shawarma$18.00
Shredded marinated chicken with toum, french fries, pickles and mixed greens
Meat Shawarma$18.00
Shredded marinated beef with tomatoes, pickles, onions, parsley, sumac, and tahini sauce
Kafta$18.00
Chargrilled ground beef mixed with hummus, diced onions, parsley, sumac, pickles and spices
Makanek$20.00
Chargrilled beef sausages with pickles, tomaotes and french fries
Shish Kebab$20.00
Pieces of chargrilled marinated lamb with grilled vegetables, hummus and pickles
Tuna Filet$20.00
Chargrilled tuna with tomaotes, onions, sumac, and tahini sauce
Halloume Cheese$20.00
Grilled cypriot white cheese with tomatoes and cucmbers
Falafel$16.00
Grilled falafel with tomatoes, onions, parsley, pickles, turnips and tahini sauce

Dessert

Baklava$8.00
Fillo pastries with nuts
Kenafa$12.50
Baked in the oven topped with cheese, bread crumbs, pistachios and homemade syrup
Mouhallabie$8.00
Milk pudding topped with ground pistachios and homemade syrup
Chocoba$10.00
Homemade daugh baked with nutella topped with sliced bananas and pistachios
Lebanese Ice Cream$10.00
Homemade ice cream (Ask for Flavors)
Ashta$12.50
Homemade white pudding with honey, pistachio and fresh fruits

Begerages

Non-alcoholic

Spring Water Saratoga - Flat or Sparkling
- 12 oz$3.00
- 28 oz$6.00
Soda$2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Orange Juice$6.00
Freshly-Squeezed Homemade Lemonade$6.00
Balade Jallab$5.00
Healthy date juice with pine nuts
Rose Water$5.00
Concentrated rose juice
Original Ice Tea (Sweetened / Unsweetened)$3.50
Laban Ayran$5.00
Healthy, salty yoghurt drink

Hot Drinks

Pot of Lebanese Coffee
- S$3.00
- L$6.00
Espresso$3.00
Regular / Decaf
Freshly-Brewed Coffee$3.00
Regular / Decaf
Hot Tea$3.00
Herbal or regular; ask for selection
Pot of Lebanese Tea with Fresh Mint$7.00
White Coffee (Digestive)$3.00
all natural with oragne blossom water

What 926 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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MorganE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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.
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AANY
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 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
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
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!
OT
OpenTable Diner
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
87 reviews
vip
3.0
87 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
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 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.
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simon
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 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
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious!! Service was good, music was extremely loud.
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Lilly
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
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 :)
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Alt2
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
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very delicious food! It was amazing
AL
AmandaL
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious and the hospitality is always top-notch. Highly recommend.
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Nanny
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
3.0
38 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
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babybunny62
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
4.0
68 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
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious!! Will definitely be back!!
b
brovarg
New York Area
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 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
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adcap
Atlanta
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
6 reviews
5.0
6 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!
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Alice
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 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
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
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
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Gradevole e di buona qualità, servizio simpatico ed efficiente
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was amazing. We have the baba ganouj and fatayir Mezze and the cod entree. We sat outside, and despite being near the sidewalk, it felt intimate and quiet. We’ll go again.
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Safsoufa
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service ! Food was delicious. Will be back here again
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sunofnothing
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely delicious food! Got way more than I expected. Price was very reasonable for New York, the service was excellent, and the overall experience was authentically Lebanese. Will happy and gladly return to this restaurant
AT
AnitaT
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service was amazing! The manager and service workers were very kind and helpful. The portion sizes are huge! But the AC was not working and we felt that we were in a sauna which was not comfortable during dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food good Food good Food good
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Fran
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
A little bit too loud but the food was really good
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Delicious food and great service. Lots of unwelcome visitors from the street coming over to our table
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anjumc
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and top notch service!! Fun and lively atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience1
The restaurant was out of almost all of their drinks on the menu except wine - no cocktails. They also do not have AC or fans to cool off, especially in their enclosed area outside. We had been at the restaurant for less than an hour, and our waiter told us they needed the table so we had to leave. The food was pretty good, but would not come back.
TP
ThomasP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Server was great
J
Joseph
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Lebanese restaurant, authentic food, great service, and nice atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always great at Balade! I leave the restaurant full and satisfied Highly recommend this Restaurant!
UB
UmarB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everybody was super helpful and accommodating. Need a last minute place to get 10 ppl a place to eat + have a drink. Everyone really enjoyed it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner! Food was very fresh, and portions plentiful. Serving staff was very engaging and helpful. We will definitely be back!
KQ
KieranQ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
So so med food. The interior of the restaurant seemed gloomy so we chose to done on the street. Proved crazy noisy.
KC
KathleenC
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was the best Lebanese food of my life, other than my grandmother’s! You can rarely find sfia on a menu, and this was a total highlight, spiced and cooked perfectly, from the baked dough to the beef mixed with pine nuts, to the touch of cinnamon and allspice (I think!) The tabbouleh was also perfection, heavy on tomatoes and parsley, very light on bulgur wheat. We loved the vegetarian grape leaves, the labneh with a delicate layer of olive oil on top, the hummus and the fattoush. Be sure to get the vegetarian sampler plate so that you can sample all these dishes. Our wonderful server, Edgar, recommended a dessert I had never had, ashta, a white pudding with pistachios, honey, and slices of fresh fruit, the perfect ending to a perfect meal. Our hats are off to the Lebanese owner and Jordanian chef, and an extra big thank you to our excellent server Edgar, who was so welcoming!
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Shanester
New York Area
69 reviews
vip
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
Went last night for dinner. My friend had been many times in years past but not recently. She said they'd had really large portions. They don't anymore, but still pretty good value. We had a reservation for inside but fortunately, they were able to move us outside so we could enjoy the nice weather. We started with two cold appetizers: the classic hummus and one with cheese, tomatoes and cucumber. My friend liked the hummus more than I did: creamy but could have done with more flavour. The other dish was flavourful but needed more vegetables. My friend ordered the baby lamb chops and those were very good. I had the grilled tuna salad. The grilled tuna was pretty good: maybe a touch overcooked. Glad to have found a tasty Lebanese place in the East Village.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer 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 4.6 stars by 926 OpenTable diners.

Balade does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.