Balade

Name: Balade
Address: 208 1st Ave., New York, New York, 10009, US
Telephone: (212) 529-6868
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

$$ • Lebanese, Mediterranean, Halal

Hours:
208 1st Ave., New York
(212) 529-6868

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About Balade

Balade is a restaurant that offers an impressive experience for its visitors. The staff is dedicated to ensuring excellent service, making a point to attend to every detail for a memorable dining experience. The enclosure provides a beautiful atmosphere, complete with music and outdoor seating, while the food is highly praised. The restaurant is known for its grilled meats and street dishes like shawarma, with dishes such as Kebbe Kras with Laban and Tarboush Chicken Pita pizza. The portions are generous, and the food consistently hits the mark, with dishes like the tenderloin lamb kebab grilled almost perfectly—juicy and well seasoned.

The servers are very nice, attentive, and patient. Service is excellent, though it can be busy and result in a bit of a wait. The food is perfectly presented, prepared, and delicious. The labneh was really creamy. The sambousik was also delicious—very robust with the ground beef and properly stuffed. The falafel pizza was really good. The ashta pudding was awesome, so subtle with the taste and the consistency was superb. It is a great value, perfect for splitting a bunch of things to try. Drinks and atmosphere are great. Overall, Balade is a lively place, perfect for group gatherings and those eager to enjoy authentic, flavorful dishes in a vibrant atmosphere.