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Balzem, New York, NY

Balzem

4.8 (604)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
202 Mott Street, New York, NY 10012

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
Balzem is where you begin a tour of the northern Mediterranean coastline. From the celebrated culinary culture of Provence in Southern France to some of Italy's most elegant and refined cuisines such as in Campania, and reaching all the way to the light and carrying flavors of the Aegean coastline. Complete your journey with a selection of wine or beer from these cultural regions and other celebrated vineyards around the globe.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering available
  • Private party facilities
    Pls call to discuss
  • Neighborhood
    NoLita
  • Cross street
    Spring
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid parking lots
  • Public transit
    6 train Spring Street stop within 2 blocks
  • Entertainment
    Music, ambiance
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 604 people are saying

Balzem reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balzem offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing food" and "great vibes." It's perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, featuring standout dishes like ceviche, grilled octopus, and mezze platters. The staff is attentive, creating a welcoming experience. The "beautiful outdoor sitting" makes it ideal for enjoying a sunny NYC day.

604 Reviews
  1. Everly Jade

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some say YES, some say NO, I say GO GO GO. My favorite place in Nolita.

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  2. Zara

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, nice crowd. Would visit again...!

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  3. Nathaniel James

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very original decoration and food were awesome....

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  4. Silas

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing restaurant with amazing people. We went there Tuesday even weekdays was packed.

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  5. Felicity

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service was good. The dinner place turns into party place after 11:00 pm. Music was good. Drinks and food was great.

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  6. Sebastian VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance,excellent food. ..............

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  7. Nova VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal. Our sever was a pro - confident, friendly, and on top of everything. The steak frites were as good as advertised. For a moment, it felt like we were back in Italy. Can’t wait to come back..

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  8. Ethan Michael VIP

    Unspecified13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered some standard breakfast items, sausage, eggs.... but I was not prepared for those pancakes. They were huge! and so fluffy!

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  9. Chloe Ann VIP

    Unspecified11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was great, the food it’s really good, my personal favorite was the Lamb chops with potato gratin

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  10. Zane VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Balzem is my new favorite spot every time I'm in Manhattan. I've been back a few times with friends, and I swear it gets better every time.We had perfect Sunday experience thank you Balzem team

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FAQs

Balzem does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Balzem also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 837-7033.

Balzem is rated 4.8 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. NoLita

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Balzem

202 Mott Street, New York, NY 10012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Spring
  • Neighborhood
    NoLita
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid parking lots
  • Public transit
    6 train Spring Street stop within 2 blocks
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Music, ambiance
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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