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Balzem, New York, NY

Balzem

4.4
4.4
489 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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.

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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
    (646) 837-7033
  • Website
    http://www.balzem.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering available
  • Private party facilities
    Pls call to discuss
  • Location
    202 Mott Street, New York, NY 10012
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

  • Tuesday Nights With Ceviche

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Tuesday night ceviche with our signature traditional recipe with octopus, tuna, shrimp, pico de gallo and avocado with secret orange dressing.

    Tuesday Nights With Ceviche photo

Menu

Brunch

Organic Eggs Only. Sub with egg whites for $2. No other substitutions please

  • Avocado Toast*USD 14.00

    avocado spread on focaccia with a poached egg and spices on top

    • Poached Eggs Balzem Way*USD 14.00

      • Tava EggsUSD 14.00

        scrambled eggs with beef sausage, mushroom, italian peppers and cheese

        • French Toast*USD 14.00

          with fruits

          • Spinach & Egg SkilletUSD 15.00

            basted eggs on sauteed spinach, red lentil, beef sausage

            • Open Face*USD 14.00

              scrambled eggs on rosemary focaccia, with avocado, tomato, parmesan

              • Steak & EggsUSD 19.00

                cooked to choice, with sliced 4oz ribeye pan seared

                • Omelette BalzemUSD 14.00

                  with beef sausage, mushroom, italian peppers, and cheese

                  • Lavash Egg Wrap*USD 14.00

                    salami, eggs, italian peppers, cheese, hollandaise wrapped in toasted lavash

                    • Mediterranean Breakfast PlatterUSD 16.00

                      feta & kashkaval cheese, tomato, cucumber, olives, fig and rose jam, and beef sausage

                      • Blueberry Pancakes*USD 14.00

                        with fresh fruits on the side

                        • Fruit BowlUSD 11.00

                          Antipasti

                          • CheeseUSD 19.00

                            • CharcuterieUSD 19.00

                              Sandwiches

                              Add cheese to any sandwich for $2. Sandwiches served with greens

                              • Grilled Chicken*USD 14.00

                                with pesto, tomato, greens, on focaccia

                                • Ribeye Sandwich*USD 14.00

                                  with aioli, caramelized onions and peppers and cheese, on rosemary focaccia

                                  • Caprese*USD 14.00

                                    with fresh basil, tomato, pesto, on focaccia

                                    • Burger Balzem*USD 14.00

                                      8oz beef, balzem sauce, tomato, arugula, sesame seed bun

                                      • Portobello Burger*USD 14.00

                                        with sundried tomato, spinach, tomato

                                        Sides

                                        • Grilled AsparagusUSD 5.00

                                          • Spinach SauteUSD 9.00

                                            • French FriesUSD 4.00

                                              • Potato Gratin*USD 10.00

                                                • AvocadoUSD 5.00

                                                  Balzem Flatbread Pizza

                                                  all pizza made with flatbread and asiago cheese

                                                  • Mushroom, Truffle Oil*USD 15.00

                                                    • Artichoke & Prosciutto di Parman* **USD 15.00

                                                      • Tomato & Beef Sausage*USD 15.00

                                                        Mezzes / Tapas

                                                        • BurrataUSD 13.00

                                                          with tomato, basil and balsamic reduction

                                                          • Hummus Balzem*USD 8.00

                                                            with toasted pita

                                                            • Babaganoush*USD 8.00

                                                              yogurt, parsley, pita

                                                              • Spicy Feta Dip* **USD 9.00

                                                                walnut, spices, cucumber, pita

                                                                • OctopusUSD 16.00

                                                                  spanish pulpo cooked in red wine sauce, pan seared and served on arugula salad

                                                                  • Zucchini Pancakes*USD 13.00

                                                                    dill, parsley, scallion, feta, egg, flour

                                                                    • Italian MeatballsUSD 15.00

                                                                      with veal, pine nut, raisin, parmesan, spices, tomato sauce

                                                                      • Artichoke Dip*USD 15.00

                                                                        with shrimp, spinach, gruyere

                                                                        • Phyllo Rolls*USD 10.00

                                                                          feta cheese and parsley

                                                                          • Truffle Mac & Cheese*USD 14.00

                                                                            • Manti*USD 16.00

                                                                              Authentic Turkish beef dumplings with yogurt, butter, dry herbs; only for the yogurt lover!

                                                                              Soup

                                                                              • Chicken Orzo*USD 8.00

                                                                                • Lentil with SausageUSD 8.00

                                                                                  Salad

                                                                                  add chicken, steak, tuna or shrimp $6

                                                                                  • QuinoaUSD 14.00

                                                                                    arugula, asparagus, roasted walnuts, apples

                                                                                    • Arugula & Spring MixUSD 10.00

                                                                                      tomato, cucumber, herbs, fresh lemon and olive oil dressing

                                                                                      • ShepherdUSD 14.00

                                                                                        tomato, cucumber, green pepper, parsley, olive, red onion, mint, lemon dressing

                                                                                        • MelonUSD 15.00

                                                                                          watermelon, prosciutto, cantaloupe, arugula with feta on the side

                                                                                          Grilled Brochette

                                                                                          • Lamb, Chicken or Ribeye*USD 19.00

                                                                                            grilled on skewers, served with potato gratin, herb dip, yogurt dip, lavash

                                                                                            Pasta

                                                                                            • Pasta* **USD 18.00

                                                                                              fettucini, pesto, w/chicken or shrimp

                                                                                              Drinks

                                                                                              • MimosaUSD 7.00

                                                                                                • Fresh Orange JuiceUSD 5.00

                                                                                                  • Bloody MaryUSD 12.00

                                                                                                    Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                                                    What 489 people are saying

                                                                                                    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
                                                                                                    • 4.5Food
                                                                                                    • 4.5Service
                                                                                                    • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4.4Value

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                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Balzem shines in Nolita with "excellent attentive and friendly service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about its "great staff, food, and environment," and appreciate the charming ambiance, perfect for intimate gatherings. While weekends can be busy, the delicious dishes and affordable drinks make Balzem a delightful choice.

                                                                                                    489 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. Nathan

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                      We were rushed out by the staff who “needed our table”. We weren’t there for long- they over-reserved the room and rushed us. It basically ruined our otherwise decent meal.

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                                                                                                    2. Roberto

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 30 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Good food, small, cozy setting, cocktails not good

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                                                                                                    3. Eulalia

                                                                                                      Las Vegas

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Happy surprise, the food was good and the atmosphere was cool.

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                                                                                                    4. Betty

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 12 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We had a lovely brunch outside. Everything was delicious and the servers were polite

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                                                                                                    5. Génesis

                                                                                                      Austin

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 4 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                      Despite having a reservation for 7:30pm, we were put on a wait to get our table. After waiting around for 45 minutes we cancelled and went next door. I wouldn’t recommend this place for a weekend, because despite making a reservation you might not get sat and have your plans ruined.

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                                                                                                    6. Bryan

                                                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 4 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Amazing restaurant! Great staff, food and environment!

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                                                                                                    7. Chloe

                                                                                                      Los Angeles

                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 22 September 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Cheapest bottomless mimosas in the city! Will return back

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                                                                                                    8. Joseph

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 21 September 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Very good food and service. The only drawback was the very high volume of the music--granted, we were there on a Saturday night--but since someone had posted on OpenTable that this restaurant had a quiet, date-night intimate atmosphere, I just wanted to say that that isn't true on a Saturday night! A bummer to have to shout to have a conversation, but otherwise, a very nice experience.

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                                                                                                    9. Christine

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 21 September 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Enjoyed everything except the small boring Bloody Mary.

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                                                                                                    10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 10 August 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Had a last minute birthday dinner here for a large group and the team at Balzem was incredibly hospitable and accommodating! It was the perfect amount of shareable food for 10

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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 4.4 stars by 489 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    7:00 pm
                                                                                                    Booked 14 times today

                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                    Google Map for Balzem

                                                                                                    202 Mott Street, New York, NY 10012

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                                                      Spring
                                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                                      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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                      http://www.balzem.com/
                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                      (646) 837-7033
                                                                                                    • Catering
                                                                                                      Catering available
                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                      Pls call to discuss
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