Balzem

4.2

497 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

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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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
Gluten-free Options

Offers

Tuesday Nights With Ceviche
Multiple dates available
Sun - Wed - 16:00 - 23:00
Tuesday night ceviche with our signature traditional recipe with octopus, tuna, shrimp, pico de gallo and avocado with secret orange dressing.

Avocado Toast*US$14.00
avocado spread on focaccia with a poached egg and spices on top
Poached Eggs Balzem Way*US$14.00
Tava EggsUS$14.00
scrambled eggs with beef sausage, mushroom, italian peppers and cheese
French Toast*US$14.00
with fruits
Spinach & Egg SkilletUS$15.00
basted eggs on sauteed spinach, red lentil, beef sausage
Open Face*US$14.00
scrambled eggs on rosemary focaccia, with avocado, tomato, parmesan
Steak & EggsUS$19.00
cooked to choice, with sliced 4oz ribeye pan seared
Omelette BalzemUS$14.00
with beef sausage, mushroom, italian peppers, and cheese
Lavash Egg Wrap*US$14.00
salami, eggs, italian peppers, cheese, hollandaise wrapped in toasted lavash
Mediterranean Breakfast PlatterUS$16.00
feta & kashkaval cheese, tomato, cucumber, olives, fig and rose jam, and beef sausage
Blueberry Pancakes*US$14.00
with fresh fruits on the side
Fruit BowlUS$11.00

Antipasti

CheeseUS$19.00
CharcuterieUS$19.00

Sandwiches

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

Grilled Chicken*US$14.00
with pesto, tomato, greens, on focaccia
Ribeye Sandwich*US$14.00
with aioli, caramelized onions and peppers and cheese, on rosemary focaccia
Caprese*US$14.00
with fresh basil, tomato, pesto, on focaccia
Burger Balzem*US$14.00
8oz beef, balzem sauce, tomato, arugula, sesame seed bun
Portobello Burger*US$14.00
with sundried tomato, spinach, tomato

Sides

Grilled AsparagusUS$5.00
Spinach SauteUS$9.00
French FriesUS$4.00
Potato Gratin*US$10.00
AvocadoUS$5.00

Balzem Flatbread Pizza

all pizza made with flatbread and asiago cheese

Mushroom, Truffle Oil*US$15.00
Artichoke & Prosciutto di Parman* **US$15.00
Tomato & Beef Sausage*US$15.00

Mezzes / Tapas

BurrataUS$13.00
with tomato, basil and balsamic reduction
Hummus Balzem*US$8.00
with toasted pita
Babaganoush*US$8.00
yogurt, parsley, pita
Spicy Feta Dip* **US$9.00
walnut, spices, cucumber, pita
OctopusUS$16.00
spanish pulpo cooked in red wine sauce, pan seared and served on arugula salad
Zucchini Pancakes*US$13.00
dill, parsley, scallion, feta, egg, flour
Italian MeatballsUS$15.00
with veal, pine nut, raisin, parmesan, spices, tomato sauce
Artichoke Dip*US$15.00
with shrimp, spinach, gruyere
Phyllo Rolls*US$10.00
feta cheese and parsley
Truffle Mac & Cheese*US$14.00
Manti*US$16.00
Authentic Turkish beef dumplings with yogurt, butter, dry herbs; only for the yogurt lover!

Soup

Chicken Orzo*US$8.00
Lentil with SausageUS$8.00

Salad

add chicken, steak, tuna or shrimp $6

QuinoaUS$14.00
arugula, asparagus, roasted walnuts, apples
Arugula & Spring MixUS$10.00
tomato, cucumber, herbs, fresh lemon and olive oil dressing
ShepherdUS$14.00
tomato, cucumber, green pepper, parsley, olive, red onion, mint, lemon dressing
MelonUS$15.00
watermelon, prosciutto, cantaloupe, arugula with feta on the side

Grilled Brochette

Lamb, Chicken or Ribeye*US$19.00
grilled on skewers, served with potato gratin, herb dip, yogurt dip, lavash

Pasta

Pasta* **US$18.00
fettucini, pesto, w/chicken or shrimp

Drinks

MimosaUS$7.00
Fresh Orange JuiceUS$5.00
Bloody MaryUS$12.00

What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balzem, nestled in Nolita, offers a "great food and service" experience with a charming ambiance. Guests rave about its "excellent attentive and friendly service" and delightful dishes like fried feta cheese rolls. While the music can be loud on weekends, it remains a "very nice find" for intimate gatherings and celebrations.

497 Reviews

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Kira
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Would not recommend going on a weekend. Great food but super crowded. Took 50 mins to seat our party of 4. A large crowd of young and rowdy 20 year olds were very disruptive. Check your receipt to identify any hidden charges (we had some).
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Renee
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was just ok and the service was not attentive or good. They did not pad the reservation time so they brought us the check before we were finished eating. Also the menu prices in person are different than the menu online and extra things we didn't order was added to our check
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Appollonia
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The Food was alright, but atmosphere was incredible! Great place for drinks
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Natalya
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I arrived before the rest of my party and waited for someone to great me at the front door. More than one staff member made eye contact and kept moving on without a word. This happened a number of times… While they were busy, I think it’s still important to at least great guests and let them know someone will be with them shortly. My friends arrived and we were then sat at a very bizarre table at the window, which felt like a makeshift situation - the cushions were too big for the super narrow shaky benches, and the bench that wasn’t against the wall was so rickety, it kept knocking into the wine and cocktails of the party behind us every time we moved! That being said, our server was great and the food was tasty. I’ve been to Balzem a few times now, but won’t be going back. The vibe is definitely now more party scene (which is fine!) and the music gets crazy loud. Just not for me anymore.
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Tom
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little restaurant with excellent food and drinks!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation and had arrived 8 minutes late and we were told there was no table for us. That of course was false bc even if we had arrived 8 minutes earlier, the entire place was already full. They clearly overbooked on reservations without caring. They kept us waiting for 50 minutes and finally granted us a table. From then on, the service was beyond slow, drinks took 20minutes to come, food took 40 minutes to come. Overall, slow and the food was average. I did like the ambience of the place with the music but everything else made it so difficult to enjoy fully.
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Susan
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very accomodating and nice service. Good music good vibe. Food was yum
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Chad
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a fantastic experience! I highly recommend!
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Nathan
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
3.0
12 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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Roberto
VIP
New York City
1 review
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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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 4.2 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.balzem.com/
Phone number
(646) 837-7033
Catering
Catering available
Private party facilities
Pls call to discuss

Balzem

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tuesday Nights With Ceviche

Brunch

Avocado Toast*US$14.00

Poached Eggs Balzem Way*US$14.00

Tava EggsUS$14.00

French Toast*US$14.00

Spinach & Egg SkilletUS$15.00

Open Face*US$14.00

Steak & EggsUS$19.00

Omelette BalzemUS$14.00

Lavash Egg Wrap*US$14.00

Mediterranean Breakfast PlatterUS$16.00

Blueberry Pancakes*US$14.00

Fruit BowlUS$11.00

Antipasti

CheeseUS$19.00

CharcuterieUS$19.00

Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken*US$14.00

Ribeye Sandwich*US$14.00

Caprese*US$14.00

Burger Balzem*US$14.00

Portobello Burger*US$14.00

Sides

Grilled AsparagusUS$5.00

Spinach SauteUS$9.00

French FriesUS$4.00

Potato Gratin*US$10.00

AvocadoUS$5.00

Balzem Flatbread Pizza

Mushroom, Truffle Oil*US$15.00

Artichoke & Prosciutto di Parman* **US$15.00

Tomato & Beef Sausage*US$15.00

Mezzes / Tapas

BurrataUS$13.00

Hummus Balzem*US$8.00

Babaganoush*US$8.00

Spicy Feta Dip* **US$9.00

OctopusUS$16.00

Zucchini Pancakes*US$13.00

Italian MeatballsUS$15.00

Artichoke Dip*US$15.00

Phyllo Rolls*US$10.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese*US$14.00

Manti*US$16.00

Soup

Chicken Orzo*US$8.00

Lentil with SausageUS$8.00

Salad

QuinoaUS$14.00

Arugula & Spring MixUS$10.00

ShepherdUS$14.00

MelonUS$15.00

Grilled Brochette

Lamb, Chicken or Ribeye*US$19.00

Pasta

Pasta* **US$18.00

Drinks

MimosaUS$7.00

Fresh Orange JuiceUS$5.00

Bloody MaryUS$12.00

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