Balzem

Name: Balzem
Address: 202 Mott St, New York, NY, 10012
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Nolita · Mediterranean

202 Mott St, New York, NY, 10012Directions

4.71,990 reviews

Cozy Mediterranean plates with Thursday-Friday Blackbird activity.

Balzem is a $$ Mediterranean restaurant in Nolita, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Balzem is a $$ Mediterranean spot with a 4.7 Google rating across 1,990 reviews. Highlighted reviews mention a cozy room, great decor, service, and Mediterranean dishes like mezze dips, skewers, shrimp, and dessert. Reviewers call out wine bottles and art on the walls, a fun-but-not-chaotic feel, and an especially calm early-dinner atmosphere.

The food notes are specific: babaganoush and pistachio dips are called out, chicken skewers are described as moist and well-seasoned, and the grilled shrimp lands with a slightly spicy marinade. On Blackbird, Balzem has logged 116 all-time on-chain check-ins from Oct. 25, 2024 through July 14, 2025, with Thursday and Friday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

Balzem holds a 4.7 Google rating from 1,990 reviews.
Blackbird has recorded 116 all-time on-chain check-ins at Balzem.
Thursday and Friday are Balzem’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Highlighted reviewers praise the cozy atmosphere and decorated dining room.
Named standouts include babaganoush, pistachio dips, grilled shrimp, and Dubai cheesecake.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Balzem’s Blackbird activity peaks on Thursday and Friday.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

What people say

From real reviews

“We shared a brunch of food”
“vibe with wine”
“vibe with wine bottles”
“brunch of food”
“brunch of food starting”
“Awesome service and phenomenal food”
“service and phenomenal food”
“dinner We had”

We popped in for a mid week dinner. We had a reservation but it didn't seem too busy but also not quiet. The restaurant had a fun vibe with wine bottles and art on the walls. We shared a brunch of food, starting with the mezze dips. The chicken skewers were nice and moist and…

Mel W4 months ago

Popped in for a quick lunch while in the city. Awesome service and phenomenal food. Decor was great! Every item on the menu looked worth a try. Highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for some Mediterranean cuisine.

Martin Varela4 months ago

Very good Mediterranean food. I liked the babaganoush and pistachio dips a lot, and the grilled shrimp was excellent, slightly spicy and with a nice marinade. The manti tasted good, but were overcooked. The place has a great atmosphere and is very cozy, especially during early…

Javier Kohena month ago

Google reviews/ updated 22d ago