Authentic Lebanese eats & great lunch deals. Perfect for formal dining or a taste of the Middle East.
Balade offers a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience with a focus on Lebanese cuisine, drawing praise for its authentic flavors and inviting ambiance. It's noted as a great spot for lunch deals and a suitable choice for more formal occasions, providing a taste of the Middle East in the heart of the East Village.
This restaurant serves Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine. It is praised for its authentic flavors, good lunch deals, and suitability for formal dining. However, some reviews mention it can be bland and overpriced.
"Shawarma and mezze have been specifically recommended."
Customers generally have positive experiences, highlighting the delicious Lebanese food and pleasant ambiance, though some find it pricey and lacking in distinct flavor.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be overpriced and lacking in flavor.
"Balade in the East Village was mentioned as another recommended middle-eastern restaurant."
Neutral"A user recommended Balade for mezze in the city, which prompted another user to look up the menu and plan a visit."
Positive"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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