Modern Lebanese w/ Michelin Bib Gourmand recog. Delicious, sophisticated ambiance. Perfect lunch deals & awesome shawarma.
Balade offers a modern take on Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine in the heart of the East Village. It's noted for its delicious food, sophisticated ambiance, and potential for formal dining. While some find it a bit pricey, many praise its lunch deals and specific dishes like shawarma.
This restaurant serves Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is praised for its delicious food, sophisticated ambiance, and specific dishes like shawarma. Some diners note that it can be suitable for formal dining and offers good lunch deals. However, there are also opinions that the restaurant is bland, overpriced, and lacks seasoning.
"Shawarma is specifically mentioned as a recommended dish. The restaurant is also noted for its lunch deals."
Customers generally praise the delicious Lebanese food and nice ambiance, with some highlighting it as a great option for formal dining and lunch deals. However, a few find it overpriced and lacking in flavor.
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Some customers find the restaurant to be overpriced and lacking in flavor.
"This user, affiliated with Avital Experiences, mentioned Balade as part of their East Village food tour. It is described as a modern Lebanese restaurant with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition."
Positive"This commenter mentioned Balade as a decent Mediterranean spot, though not particularly mind-blowing."
Neutral"The user seconded the recommendation for Balade."
Positive"The user listed Balade as comparable to Cilantro, suggesting it might be a good Mediterranean option."
Neutral"The user expressed interest in trying one of the recommended Lebanese spots, Balade, as it was not found in their initial research."
Positive"Balade was recommended as a good option for shawarma."
Positive"Balade is enthusiastically praised as awesome, with a special mention for its perfect lunch deals."
Positive"Balade in East Village is highly recommended for its really great Lebanese food and nice ambiance, potentially fitting the $100 budget if not drinking."
Positive"The author describes Balade as offering delicious Lebanese food and notes it can be suitable for more formal dining."
Positive"Friends consider Balade overpriced and not special."
Negative"Found Balade bland and not worth the $30+ price tag based on past experiences."
Negative"Lists Balade as a great Lebanese spot in town."
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