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THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN, New York, NY

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN

4.4 (736)
$30 and under
American
798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5639

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining

The Meatball Shop serves the best meatballs in the world with a mix and match menu utilizing sustainable and natural ingredients whenever possible. But The Meatball Shop serves way more than just meatballs! Highlights from their hit menu include seasonal veggies, market driven salads, sandwiches, handmade ice cream sandwiches, craft cocktails and an approachable wine program.

The vibe of this Hell's Kitchen restaurant is always fun, upbeat and lively! Perfect for a night on the town or a family dinner with kids. Think the best dinner party you've ever been to with the comforting feeling of being at Grandma's.

With drinks and desserts a-plenty, The Meatball Shop makes the perfect casual stop for digging in to a hearty meal or a healthy bite, refreshing drink and mouthwatering dessert with family and friends.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 230-5860
  • Website
    https://www.themeatballshop.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For our Catering options, visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Parties , visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Private Events.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5639
  • Neighborhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Cross street
    9th Ave and 53rd St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Brunch Menu is back - with Bottomless Drinks!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for brunch favorites such as our breakfast sandwich with spicy pork b'alls, b'alls, biscuits & gravy and Chicken Scramball...and add Bottomless Drinks - $30 for 90 minutes!

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What 736 people are saying

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Meatball Shop in Hell's Kitchen is loved for its "delicious" meatballs and "great" neighborhood vibe. While service can be inconsistent, the food is "consistently good" with a variety of options like the "meatball sampler" and "pesto pasta." It's a fun, casual spot with "friendly" staff and ample portions.
736 Reviews

  1. Matthew VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Anytime I make it into NYC, it's a must to stop at the Meatball Shop. The food is always stellar and priced right.

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  2. Laurie VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and it was a delicious experience. We will go back.

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  3. James VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived and part of our party was running a few mins late. The host asked us to sit at the bar and he would hold the table. He gave the table away and then when our group arrived they put us in the back room, with no other customers at a table that was all sticky and gross. The rest of the tables were empty of diners but had dirty dishes on them. The room was overly freezing from the AC. We asked the to adjust it but it kept getting cold again. The food was very very slow. We did not get served for about 45 mins after we sat down. Was a terrible experience.

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  4. Matt

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meatballs I have ever had. Tender and delicious. Caesar salad was on point. Waitstaff was attentive and quick to answer questions. Fabulous experience.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    New York City278 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service is hit and miss but the food is consistently good and fairly priced. Good neighborhood vibe.

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  6. Laura

    Caribbean5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bruschetta to die for. Meatball sampler is a must.

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  7. Neal

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great neighborhood restaurant for casual light fare. Their meatballs are outstanding and I encourage you to get the variety, I tried the classic, the spicy, and the chicken with their sauces in the sampler. It was one of the best meatballs I've ever had. Their salads are fresh, the dressings are tangy, and their desserts are ridiculously good. Good. Highly recommend giving this local gin a try and you will not be disappointed.

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  8. Justin VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Usually a fun time, but the vibe was off this particular evening.

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  9. Diana

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a 6:45pm reservation and were seated promptly. We ordered within minutes, but from there, everything unraveled. We waited 1 hour and 20 minutes for food with no check-ins—we had to flag people down ourselves. Our original server never returned. At one point, someone stopped by briefly, but they also never came back. When food finally arrived, it was clearly wrong. We ordered four beef/pork meatballs with red sauce—we got three, in spicy meat sauce, and no garlic bread. Only after we pointed out the missing meatball did a fourth get hastily added, like it was someone else's order cobbled together. No one could tell us what we were even served. The bartender—the only person who showed any concern—offered to get a manager. The host, who was also the manager, eventually came over. We explained we didn’t want the food and just wanted to pay for our drinks. He left and never returned, even as we watched him continue serving other tables. We ended up asking the bartender what we owed for a half-drunk glass of wine and a sparkling water, left cash (including a tip), and left at 8:45pm—two hours after arriving—with no meal and no answers. We understand mistakes happen, but no one noticed or addressed the fact that we were sitting without food for over an hour while the entire restaurant turned over twice. It felt like we were completely forgotten.

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  10. Ned

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They forgot to put our order in and kept leading us on. We had 3 separate waiters come and tell us our food was coming and it never arrived. They lied and said the kitchen was backed up but we saw all the tables who came in after us receive their food.

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FAQs

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 230-5860.

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN is rated 4.4 stars by 736 OpenTable diners.

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN

798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5639

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th Ave and 53rd St
  • Neighborhood
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.themeatballshop.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 230-5860
  • Catering
    For our Catering options, visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Parties , visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Private Events.
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