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Balade

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208 1st Ave

New York, NY 10009

+1 (212) 529-6868

https://baladerestaurants.com

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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4.0

(1,189)

Ginger B.

1/5/2026

Great food, drinks, atmosphere and staff! Party of 3 on a Saturday night, reserved in advance. The space is beautifully decorated and the staff was welcoming and helpful. We each had a glass...

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Aanchal C.

10/11/2025

Sharif & Rommy were the best best energy and vibe, making every accommodation possible and creating the most welcoming, warm & homey environment - exactly how Lebanese food should be shared. Now...

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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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Harry Q.

11/26/2025

We were lucky to stumble upon Balade the night before Thanksgiving. For a while, we were the only patrons. The decor and vibe felt really nice. Service was attentive. Their fresh bread was...

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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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