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Lebanese Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
"Chicken shawarma is great and staff and owner are very hospitable"(7 Tips)
"Best chicken and beef shawarma in town."(2 Tips)"Get the lentil soup it's fantastic!"(3 Tips)
"Love the vegetarian mezze, especially the babaganouj"(2 Tips)
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Ria BJanuary 31, 2015pitza's are real interesting and different, lots of choices for vegetarians (if its your first time, get the veggie tasting platter). They also serve a tiny complimentary baked bread+zaatar - delish
Dara JoAugust 22, 2015Beef and chicken shawarma are both good.. Beef is really good! Try the ashta ice cream
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Definitely go for the chicken shawarma. House dressing for salad is excellent. Service leaves something to be desired.
Sissi NieApril 2, 2019Very quiet during lunch time if you want a place to catch up with a friend over a quiet meal. They are v generous with the hummus appetizer serving - almost got full just from that.
Meaghan SmithNovember 23, 2014Food was great & our large party was treated very well. Small place but they never rushed us. We had a lot of dietary restrictions at our table, but everyone could find options that worked for them
Tina LJanuary 18, 2014Sweet lunch deal at balade (east Mediterranean at 1st ave and 12 street). $10 for app, sandwich entree and dessert. (Or $12 for choice of pitza instead of sandwich).
Walid MezherOctober 14, 2014Great middle eastern eatery. Extensive menu with a large number of interesting and authentic options.
Robb LSeptember 19, 2020We really wanted to like this restaurant. Good news: Hummus & other apps were Great! Bad News: Chef killed the beef and lamb on the grill. So dry and overcooked - it was so sad. Staff is very nice!
The New YorkerJuly 7, 2014“If you’re in the mood to load up on carbs, you might be happy to hoard the manakeesh lahme baajin, basically pita topped with spiced ground beef and chopped tomatoes.” Read more
Jag FirerwalkerDecember 27, 2017Every time I'm here I fall in love more and more. The fries and hummus, together, are outstanding
The lentil soup is delicious and more bitter than a 35 year old unmarried Manhattan women. Like I said, if you like bitter go Lentil...you certainly deserve it
SaleemJuly 7, 2015Phenomenal food. Get a mixed grill price fixe, add two small plates to it for a great meal for two
marc shepperApril 21, 2013Very tasty food and fresh, we like the homemade bread that comes at the beginning. Everything on the menu sounded delicious.
MaramMarch 3, 2020One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in NYC!! The service is great too 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Jasmine MehrabiSeptember 24, 2022Good hummus, pita, French fries. and Za’atar bread. Grilled meats were good too…and it’s halal!
Great schwarma. The flavors are unreal. Agree with the garlic comments. Service is very slow.- Wejdan ✨November 4, 2014Best chicken and beef shawarma in town. They make it with arabic bread which is just right 👍
Abigail KofflerJune 26, 2015A glass of wine is actually a little carafe of wine, oh yea! Vegetarian mezze are good too
- lara baloraApril 17, 2013The Mix Grill is out of this world, the violinist on thursday is amazing, great music and ambience.
John PaterakisDecember 13, 2014Good for Levantine beer lovers! They have Almaza, Efes, and Mythos beers!
Nina CebenkoApril 18, 2012Best Lentil Soup I've ever had. Ask for an extra side of Tahini w your falafel sandweech.
Mara PasquettiAugust 24, 2012charming and polite...very pleasant for a dinner with friends or with your partner.
Alexandra CarltonSeptember 14, 2011So much deliciousness on this menu! Loved the kebbeh kras, labneh, and shish tawook
- Manasvi SomaiyaDecember 24, 2012Get the lentil soup it's fantastic! Great service and nice ambience.
Paul KuhnSeptember 30, 2012Whenever you need a Lebanese fix, go here. Fattoush + Chicken Schwarma all day.
- Chicken shawarma is great and staff and owner are very hospitable
AmyJanuary 23, 2014Try the lentils and labnie with toume but avoid the scary drunk waiter at all costs.
Salman AnsariJune 26, 2013decent shawarma but a bit too fancy for my tastes, service is super slow too.
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Eastern Mediterranean restaurant that is a great addition to NYC diverse Int'l cuisines. Balade is a quaint neighborhood destination with a warm setting.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 529-6868
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