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Balaboosta

4.3 (1016)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
214 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
Balaboosta - A Yiddish term meaning the perfect housewife, homemaker, wonderful mother, cook & gracious hostess. She does it all and she does it well!

Step into Einat’s home away from home decorated in rustic details and vintage family photos. This “Mediterranean meets Middle East” restaurant has a diverse and playful menu that draws inspiration from Chef/Owner Einat Admony's Israeli roots. Here at Balaboosta, Einat will literally and figuratively fill the role of a traditional Balaboosta.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30pm-3:30pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday: 11:00am - 3:30pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Einat Admony
  • Private party facilities
    We offer our space for buy outs or for semi private events for parties of 10-20 guests.
  • Area
    NoLita
  • Cross street
    Prince and Spring Streets
  • Parking Details
    A parking garage is located right next to the restaurant.
  • Public transport
    6 train to Spring StreetN R W to Prince StreetB D F M trains to Broadway/Lafayette
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,016 people are saying

Balaboosta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 0.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

1,016 Reviews
  1. StephenC

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 September 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Noisy but enjoyable and different. To be honest a little overpriced compared to others we dined at given the relative levels but still an enjoyable evening.

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  2. Steph Gold

    Fort Lauderdale27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 September 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for a date

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 September 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came in for brunch and had wonderful cocktails and delicious food. I had the shakshuka, which did not disappoint. There were a number of items on the menu that I would have been happy to eat -- always a good sign. The service was impeccable. I will continue to return to Balaboosta.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 August 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Balaboosta with attentive service and really delicious Mediterranean fare!

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  5. OpenTable Diner Gold

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 August 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious!

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  6. AziN Gold

    New York City97 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 August 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our food was absolutely incredible! We had the octopus salad, Israeli street fair (yum!) and the skirt steak. Everything was on point with taste! Server wasn't the most attentive or friendliest but that didn't impact us. Can't wait to be back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 August 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so delicious, reasonable, and the service was great.

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  8. diner

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 August 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was generally fine, except one of our starters was completely forgotten about. When we raised the issue it came out with our entrees, as well as an apology from the waiter who didn't hesitate to claim responsibility. So I was very surprised when the bill arrived that the item wasn't omitted. Just not exactly what I would expect from Balaboosta.

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  9. CliffD

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 August 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just a really pleasant place. Food was terrific, room is very well designed, staff couldn't have been nicer. The slightly "different" nature of the food made it interesting - there was a pasta dish unlike anything I've ever had before. I've already recommended it to a number of people. Im anxious to try the other restaurants affiliated with Balaboosta

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  10. MichelleM

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 August 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A favorite. Consistent, delicious, fresh food and friendly service

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30pm-3:30pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday: 11:00am - 3:30pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Einat Admony
  • Private party facilities
    We offer our space for buy outs or for semi private events for parties of 10-20 guests.
  • Area
    NoLita
  • Cross street
    Prince and Spring Streets
  • Parking Details
    A parking garage is located right next to the restaurant.
  • Public transport
    6 train to Spring StreetN R W to Prince StreetB D F M trains to Broadway/Lafayette
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. NoLita

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