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Balzem, New York, NY

Balzem

4.1
4.1
515 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid parking lots
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Offers

  • Tuesday Nights With Ceviche

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    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

What 515 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balzem offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere with "excellent Mediterranean fusion" cuisine. Known for "attentive and friendly" service, it's a great spot for brunch or dinner with friends. While some reviews note loud music and table management issues, the "delicious food" and "warm hospitality" make it a delightful dining experience.

515 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Rhode Island2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice ambience and a menu that has options for everyone. Very warm and friendly staff that understood great hospitality. Do visit them.

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  2. Stephanie VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    SO good! It was a little louder than I expected, the night we went for dinner around 6:30PM in February had a DJ which I thought was a bit much. It also felt a bit pricey but the food was really good! I’d definitely go back but, I wouldn’t totally recommend for a date night or something more intimate.

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  3. Laura

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waiters were not attentive or friendly. Food was not good. Price was cheap

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  4. Angela

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is so cute inside and the staff is very nice. The food was so good! I had the burger and it was so juicy and delicious. Way overpriced hummus platter, but overall great dinner.

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  5. Bianca VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service!! very kind staff and the food was 10/10

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  6. Matthias

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Expensive food (different price on website vs in person), small portions, chalky textured dips, lukewarm under seasoned meats

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  7. Chris VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Brunch place. Good vibes and tasty food. Service very good

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  8. Serafim

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time eating here, and will not be the last. Some of the best Mediterranean cuisine in the city, hands down. The grilled Shrimp Skewer and the octopus salad is to die for. 10/10 recommend

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  9. Michelle

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food !!! A gem in nyc ! Will definitely go back !

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  10. Michael

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, service, ambience were great, no complaints about them. The mandatory 25% tip for groups of 6 or more (we were 7) left a really nasty taste in our mouths. We didn't know it was mandatory, usually we leave the standard: 18%. But we had no choice, it was mandatory.

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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 4.1 stars by 515 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Balzem

202 Mott Street, New York, NY 10012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and paid parking lots
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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