Went @ 6:30 they said to come back at 7:30 there was a private event going on. When we came back the same guy asked if we had a reservation I said no and he said there is no tables available. I’ve been at balvanera plenty of times and I have never made a reservation once!
Caroline Steiner
Memorable steaks! We chose the „gaucho“-deal which was a very good decision! The wine was excellent too! We couldn’t have wished for a better service and the atmosphere was very inviting :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manuela Barros
Great restaurant with delicious food. And the waitress from Salta, Argentina was super nice! Gracias!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sangria De La Casa, Provoleta
Pelayo Ciria
Small restaurant, with a pleasant atmosphere and good treatment from the waiters. Maybe the tables are too close together and when the waiters have to serve the tables they are almost on top of the one next to them.As for the food, everything is very rich in flavor. The empanadas are very good but extremely small, they could be much bigger. The width is very good, the meat is very good and it could have a little more garnish. The same for the chocolate cake, very small for the price.I would recommend it but I think the quantity/price could improve.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Caseras
Jason W.
A fun neighborhood spot with great Argentinian food, Balvanera is a great place to spontaneously grab a bottle of wine and share paired with steak and empanadas with friends. For the most part, I think Balvanera delivers on everything you could ask for. Good steak cooked to the right temperature, good sides and non-fussy service. The prices are fair and the vibes are convivial. This spot has become a go-to for whenever I don't have a reservation and need a quick spot in the LES to eat some good food and drink some good wine.
Terry Li
Nice spot for a date night since it’s kind of a slow paced spot. We got the sardines on toast, cod croquettes, octopus and empanadas to start- everything was good but i think the croquettes were my favorite. I would skip the empanadas next time, the filling wasn’t super interesting/flavorful and the breading was a little soggy for us. Steak and fries were excellent, the 16oz was plenty for two people to share.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jack Chambers
I got the Huevos a Cabello, the Vermouth Spritz, and the Chocolate Torte. It was absolutely amazing! This place is an absolute Gem. The staff were so kind and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos a Caballo, Flan, Steak and Eggs
Christy C.
I came here for brunch to catch up with friends! We found a Pulsd voucher for Balvanera, which offers an order of empanadas, two platos, and a pitcher of your drink choice. We recommend reservations, though there was lots of seating inside and outside. the service was wonderful here, with helpful recommendations from the staff. We went with the empanadas de carne which were nice and crispy with a fun meat and egg filling. Three of us ended up ordered the huevos a caballo, which came with two sunny eggs, skirt steak, papas, and a chimi sauce. I enjoyed my plato a lot - it was flavorful and juicy, and the papas soaked up the sauce from the eggs and steak. One of us order the chorizo sandwich - and wished it came with more chorizo. Regardless it was delicious. We got two pitchers of sangria, each pitcher the size of 6 generous drinks. It was more than enough for the four of us! Overall, we had a great time here and will definitely come back again!
Balvanera is on our short list of no-fail restaurants. We return frequently and are repeatedly delighted by the excellent food. The steak and fries are hot, perfectly cooked and seasoned, always. Last night we also tried the lamb sausage, yellowtail crudo and boquerones, and each one was scrumptious. Consistently friendly service and cozy atmosphere complete the experience.
Olga Kovalenko
Absolutely great place! Food, atmosphere, service - everything was top!Ribeye steak was to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan, Prime Dry Aged Rib Eye 25 Oz
Dmytro Kovalenko
That was a great place to discover. Super relaxed atmosphere to spend an evening with some great wine and incredibly delicious Argentinian steak as well as other items from the menu. The staff is also very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al Tirri
Absolutely AmazingTraveled from outside the city to celebrate an anniversary dinner to Balvanera and the experience was beyond memorable that we are planning a return trip.We made a reservation online which was simple.The most difficult was to find parking in the area but was able to find one a few blocks away.We entered slightly before our reservation and were quickly offered our choice to sit.The service was genuine, kind and welcoming. Throughout the evening it remained consistent and professional but low key and not over the top.The space is fantastic and intimate with the lighting and decor that transports you to a cozy restaurant in Buenos Aires.The wine selection is extensive and with many offerings to satisfy the wine enthusiast.Our order began with a selection of shared startersEmpanadaRemolachaAndMollejasWe selected the Meat empanadas offering and these were not your ground beef empanadas you would normally find but a true slice steak - these were tasty and a great opening to our meal. With chimichurri and salsa criolla on the table to accompany it. The baked pockets of joy were fantastic.The Remolacha was an unbelievable surprise as it was the first time tasting a beet warm. Usually beet salads are cold but this was beyond beet salad with the oozing of ricotta and flavors made this hands down a want to eat again dish.I was on the fence on ordering the provoletta orMollejas but I am so happy we chose the mollejas even though they were not on the online menu so it was a huge surprise to see it on the menu at the restaurant.This dish was absolutely the best mollejas i have ever eaten. The pairing and flavors with the lime and chopped apples was a highlight that I want to recreate and will definitely order again if on the menu.For our main course we order the entrana - skirt steak and the rib eye.Both selections were seasoned with just the right amount of salt and the quality and taste rivals the NYC known steak houses.The Ribeye I believe imported from Argentina was spectacular and tender. Each bite melted in your mouth.The evening ended up with a delicious flan andThe team were gracious and gave us to flutes of champagne to commemorate our anniversary that capped an incredible evening.Only wish I was able to have a Fernet while there.The owner and chef should be very proud of the dishes coming out of the kitchen and the attentive team.If Messi is the GOAT of the Soccer fieldMessi needs to eat here on his next visit to NYC because Balvanera is a GOAT of Argentine Cuisine bringing it to another level.Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al T.
Absolutely Amazing Traveled from outside the city to celebrate an anniversary dinner to Balvanera and the experience was beyond memorable that we are planning a return trip. We made a reservation online which was simple. The most difficult was to find parking in the area but was able to find one a few blocks away. We entered slightly before our reservation and were quickly offered our choice to sit. The service was genuine, kind and welcoming. Throughout the evening it remained consistent and professional but low key and not over the top. The space is fantastic and intimate with the lighting and decor that transports you to a cozy restaurant in Buenos Aires. The wine selection is extensive and with many offerings to satisfy the wine enthusiast. Our order began with a selection of shared starters Empanada Remolacha And Mollejas We selected the Meat empanadas offering and these were not your ground beef empanadas you would normally find but a true slice steak - these were tasty and a great opening to our meal. With chimichurri and salsa criolla on the table to accompany it. The baked pockets of joy were fantastic. The Remolacha was an unbelievable surprise as it was the first time tasting a beet warm. Usually beet salads are cold but this was beyond beet salad with the oozing of ricotta and flavors made this hands down a want to eat again dish. I was on the fence on ordering the provoletta or Mollejas but I am so happy we chose the mollejas even though they were not on the online menu so it was a huge surprise to see it on the menu at the restaurant. This dish was absolutely the best mollejas i have ever eaten. The pairing and flavors with the lime and chopped apples was a highlight that I want to recreate and will definitely order again if on the menu. For our main course we order the entrana - skirt steak and the rib eye. Both selections were seasoned with just the right amount of salt and the quality and taste rivals the NYC known steak houses. The Ribeye I believe imported from Argentina was spectacular and tender. Each bite melted in your mouth. The evening ended up with a delicious flan and The team were gracious and gave us to flutes of champagne to commemorate our anniversary that capped an incredible evening. Only wish I was able to have a Fernet while there. The owner and chef should be very proud of the dishes coming out of the kitchen and the attentive team. If Messi is the GOAT of the Soccer field Messi needs to eat here on his next visit to NYC because Balvanera is a GOAT of Argentine Cuisine bringing it to another level. Thank you
Went @ 6:30 they said to come back at 7:30 there was a private event going on. When we came back the same guy asked if we had a reservation I said no and he said there is no tables available. I’ve been at balvanera plenty of times and I have never made a reservation once!
Memorable steaks! We chose the „gaucho“-deal which was a very good decision! The wine was excellent too! We couldn’t have wished for a better service and the atmosphere was very inviting :))
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant with delicious food. And the waitress from Salta, Argentina was super nice! Gracias!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sangria De La Casa, Provoleta
Small restaurant, with a pleasant atmosphere and good treatment from the waiters. Maybe the tables are too close together and when the waiters have to serve the tables they are almost on top of the one next to them.As for the food, everything is very rich in flavor. The empanadas are very good but extremely small, they could be much bigger. The width is very good, the meat is very good and it could have a little more garnish. The same for the chocolate cake, very small for the price.I would recommend it but I think the quantity/price could improve.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas Caseras
A fun neighborhood spot with great Argentinian food, Balvanera is a great place to spontaneously grab a bottle of wine and share paired with steak and empanadas with friends. For the most part, I think Balvanera delivers on everything you could ask for. Good steak cooked to the right temperature, good sides and non-fussy service. The prices are fair and the vibes are convivial. This spot has become a go-to for whenever I don't have a reservation and need a quick spot in the LES to eat some good food and drink some good wine.
Nice spot for a date night since it’s kind of a slow paced spot. We got the sardines on toast, cod croquettes, octopus and empanadas to start- everything was good but i think the croquettes were my favorite. I would skip the empanadas next time, the filling wasn’t super interesting/flavorful and the breading was a little soggy for us. Steak and fries were excellent, the 16oz was plenty for two people to share.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I got the Huevos a Cabello, the Vermouth Spritz, and the Chocolate Torte. It was absolutely amazing! This place is an absolute Gem. The staff were so kind and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos a Caballo, Flan, Steak and Eggs
I came here for brunch to catch up with friends! We found a Pulsd voucher for Balvanera, which offers an order of empanadas, two platos, and a pitcher of your drink choice. We recommend reservations, though there was lots of seating inside and outside. the service was wonderful here, with helpful recommendations from the staff. We went with the empanadas de carne which were nice and crispy with a fun meat and egg filling. Three of us ended up ordered the huevos a caballo, which came with two sunny eggs, skirt steak, papas, and a chimi sauce. I enjoyed my plato a lot - it was flavorful and juicy, and the papas soaked up the sauce from the eggs and steak. One of us order the chorizo sandwich - and wished it came with more chorizo. Regardless it was delicious. We got two pitchers of sangria, each pitcher the size of 6 generous drinks. It was more than enough for the four of us! Overall, we had a great time here and will definitely come back again!
Great food. Great service. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jamon Iberico
Amazing service, awesome steak and food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bottomless, Hamburguesa Balvanera
Restaurantji Recommends
Balvanera is on our short list of no-fail restaurants. We return frequently and are repeatedly delighted by the excellent food. The steak and fries are hot, perfectly cooked and seasoned, always. Last night we also tried the lamb sausage, yellowtail crudo and boquerones, and each one was scrumptious. Consistently friendly service and cozy atmosphere complete the experience.
Absolutely great place! Food, atmosphere, service - everything was top!Ribeye steak was to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan, Prime Dry Aged Rib Eye 25 Oz
That was a great place to discover. Super relaxed atmosphere to spend an evening with some great wine and incredibly delicious Argentinian steak as well as other items from the menu. The staff is also very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely AmazingTraveled from outside the city to celebrate an anniversary dinner to Balvanera and the experience was beyond memorable that we are planning a return trip.We made a reservation online which was simple.The most difficult was to find parking in the area but was able to find one a few blocks away.We entered slightly before our reservation and were quickly offered our choice to sit.The service was genuine, kind and welcoming. Throughout the evening it remained consistent and professional but low key and not over the top.The space is fantastic and intimate with the lighting and decor that transports you to a cozy restaurant in Buenos Aires.The wine selection is extensive and with many offerings to satisfy the wine enthusiast.Our order began with a selection of shared startersEmpanadaRemolachaAndMollejasWe selected the Meat empanadas offering and these were not your ground beef empanadas you would normally find but a true slice steak - these were tasty and a great opening to our meal. With chimichurri and salsa criolla on the table to accompany it. The baked pockets of joy were fantastic.The Remolacha was an unbelievable surprise as it was the first time tasting a beet warm. Usually beet salads are cold but this was beyond beet salad with the oozing of ricotta and flavors made this hands down a want to eat again dish.I was on the fence on ordering the provoletta orMollejas but I am so happy we chose the mollejas even though they were not on the online menu so it was a huge surprise to see it on the menu at the restaurant.This dish was absolutely the best mollejas i have ever eaten. The pairing and flavors with the lime and chopped apples was a highlight that I want to recreate and will definitely order again if on the menu.For our main course we order the entrana - skirt steak and the rib eye.Both selections were seasoned with just the right amount of salt and the quality and taste rivals the NYC known steak houses.The Ribeye I believe imported from Argentina was spectacular and tender. Each bite melted in your mouth.The evening ended up with a delicious flan andThe team were gracious and gave us to flutes of champagne to commemorate our anniversary that capped an incredible evening.Only wish I was able to have a Fernet while there.The owner and chef should be very proud of the dishes coming out of the kitchen and the attentive team.If Messi is the GOAT of the Soccer fieldMessi needs to eat here on his next visit to NYC because Balvanera is a GOAT of Argentine Cuisine bringing it to another level.Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely Amazing Traveled from outside the city to celebrate an anniversary dinner to Balvanera and the experience was beyond memorable that we are planning a return trip. We made a reservation online which was simple. The most difficult was to find parking in the area but was able to find one a few blocks away. We entered slightly before our reservation and were quickly offered our choice to sit. The service was genuine, kind and welcoming. Throughout the evening it remained consistent and professional but low key and not over the top. The space is fantastic and intimate with the lighting and decor that transports you to a cozy restaurant in Buenos Aires. The wine selection is extensive and with many offerings to satisfy the wine enthusiast. Our order began with a selection of shared starters Empanada Remolacha And Mollejas We selected the Meat empanadas offering and these were not your ground beef empanadas you would normally find but a true slice steak - these were tasty and a great opening to our meal. With chimichurri and salsa criolla on the table to accompany it. The baked pockets of joy were fantastic. The Remolacha was an unbelievable surprise as it was the first time tasting a beet warm. Usually beet salads are cold but this was beyond beet salad with the oozing of ricotta and flavors made this hands down a want to eat again dish. I was on the fence on ordering the provoletta or Mollejas but I am so happy we chose the mollejas even though they were not on the online menu so it was a huge surprise to see it on the menu at the restaurant. This dish was absolutely the best mollejas i have ever eaten. The pairing and flavors with the lime and chopped apples was a highlight that I want to recreate and will definitely order again if on the menu. For our main course we order the entrana - skirt steak and the rib eye. Both selections were seasoned with just the right amount of salt and the quality and taste rivals the NYC known steak houses. The Ribeye I believe imported from Argentina was spectacular and tender. Each bite melted in your mouth. The evening ended up with a delicious flan and The team were gracious and gave us to flutes of champagne to commemorate our anniversary that capped an incredible evening. Only wish I was able to have a Fernet while there. The owner and chef should be very proud of the dishes coming out of the kitchen and the attentive team. If Messi is the GOAT of the Soccer field Messi needs to eat here on his next visit to NYC because Balvanera is a GOAT of Argentine Cuisine bringing it to another level. Thank you