Balaboosta
(Now Closed)Mediterranean Restaurant and Israeli Restaurant$$$$
NoLita, New York
The experts at The New York Times and Village Voice recommend this place
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Tal AtlasFebruary 11, 2016Foods were not bad but not nearly as flavorful as one would hope from a place as well regarded, and pricy, as this.
Micke HåkanssonMay 26, 2018Get the hummus and cauliflower to start. Hurry they are going to close in a bit.
Stacey HerronDecember 30, 2010If you are a vegetarian at lunch, the cabbage salad is delicious. Much more exciting than it sounds: zingy taste, crunchy texture additions and super fresh!
Barry SchachterNovember 22, 2010The falafel wrapped meatballs and fried olives are really good. Skirt steak is a must.
Amy CaoJanuary 6, 2012Try the knafeh - Middle Eastern cheesecake with Persian cotton candy & pistachio ice cream. Booyah.
Diane CimineAugust 22, 2010Pretty new spot for sophisticated bites and friendly service. Had green eggs and rose sangria. Yum!
The New York TimesJune 30, 2010You’ll want some smoked eggplant, hummus and a carrot-puree pizza before the chicken under a brick. If this be healthy eating, eat on! Read more
Matt HantzApril 15, 2012Definitely get the cauliflower (probably the first and last time I'll ever say that).
Songul AslanturkNovember 10, 2012Very disappointing experience my friend and I had here. Although we both unlocked the chocolate mouse cake, they gave us only one claiming that it is only one for per table.
Helen RosnerJanuary 29, 2011Great brunch spot for the otherwise notoriously cruddy brunch landscape of Soho/Nolita.
Inna GMay 5, 2018Cauliflower was over salted and too fried, burrata was tasteless, octopus was good and tender.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Amanda Cohen, chef of Dirt Candy, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Smoked eggplant bruschetta. Read more
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This “Mediterranean meets Middle East” restaurant has a diverse and playful menu that draws inspiration from the chef/owner’s Israeli roots. Offers weekly specials based on local seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of organic wines from that region.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 966-7366
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 9.1
"Start with any of the housemade dips (tzatziki was delicious) and the halloumi. Definitely talk to the servers and get recommendations for the rest of your meal! Really friendly & warm atmosphere."
Julia Kaplan - 8.5
"Fig and Olive is a family and team favorite! They do a roast chicken that is memorable. Their sides are fabulous and again available without sauce and butter. The olives and olive oil are a mainstay a"
Tosca Reno - 8.8
"A great summer drinks place, with a nice rotating line of beers. Food is good and original too."
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- 8.3
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Natalie M - 8.6
"French onion soup grilled cheese, holy crap. Get the slushies or ask the bartender to make you something with tequila - it will be awesome / you'll stumble out happy."
Andrea Hong - 8.1
"Solid selection for beer aficionados. Great neighborhood bar atmosphere. Opens at 8am! Shark bar!"
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