Balade

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208 1st Ave Frnt A
New York, NY 10009
An Eastern Mediterranean restaurant that is a genuine addition to New York City’s diverse International cuisines. Specializing in Lebanese cuisine, Balade is a quaint neighborhood destination in the East Village with a warm and hospitable setting. Owned and operated by Roland Semaan (Hilton Hotels, NYC; B.R. Guest Restaurant Group, NYC) – Balade, which means Local, when describing produce of high quality in Lebanese, is the true culmination of his heritage and impressive hospitality background and experience.

Voted Best Middle Eastern on Zagat 2015-2016

Dinners Choice Winner Open table 2013- 2014 - 2015

For parties of 12+ please contact us at 212-529-6868 or email info@baladenyc.com

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Rima F.
7/27/2025

A truly amazing Restaurant Week meal here!! Our server, Isla, was lovely and so helpful! Then the food, was so scrumptious and the portions were very generous. Also, the ambiance is gentle and...

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Lucia C.
8/24/2025

Balade in the Lower East Side: www.baladerestaurants.com Cuisine: Lebanese Noise Level: Pretty loud. Service: Fantastic! My 3 cents: They have indoor and outdoor seating. You're right on 1st Ave....

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Julie C.
7/28/2025

Pricey but tasty, not sure if it's worth the cost & crowds though... came to $65pp when a friend and I ordered 3 dips & 1 main. No drinks. The dips were quite small portions but came with a...

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Patrick Z.
7/15/2025

Y'all every step of this meal hit the dang mark. Got two apps: Hummus with Lamb and Kebbe Kras The hummus was stellar - creamy, tangy, and the added lamb was perfect. The Kebbe Kras was fireeee,...

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Vidhi S.
5/21/2025

Went to celebrate our friends graduation dinner here! As expected, the food was absolutely delicious. They have a limited cocktail menu, but they can make anything you request. The service was...

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