Sara Johnson

kaan and orlando are great bartenders and the food is amazing and so flavorful. perfect if you want a satisfying meal that’s also healthy. All around a great vibe—music was awesome and service was on point. i love that you never feel rushed here and they just want you to have a great time.

Azaleah Calderon

Orlando was a very good waiter to us, food was served in a quick amount of time and cooked to perfection. The place has such a great vibe and lighting is fantastic!! Would come again :)

Su Naing

We had the lychee martini, seraphine, passionfruit gimlet (so good!). Other stuff we tried were the hummus balzem and the grilled brochette (lamb). The meat was so tender and yummy

Tereza Peercy

Such a great vibe! Damla was so kind and patient with our big party of 9 including 5 tween girls. The beet salad was delicious, oysters 10/10. These Kentucky gals will definitely come back on our next trip to NYC.

Kiara Harris

We had a girl dinner here and they gave us two rounds of shots because we brought the good vibes!! The food and service was outstanding and the manager is so chill. Their cocktails were amazing I had the “Foxy’s Mezcal” drink which was so yummy and a burger!! I only visit nyc a couple times a year but I will definitely come back to this spot!!

Huseyin Celik

Had an incredible experience here! Hiko took amazing care of us and made some of the best drinks I’ve had in a long time. The lamb shish kebabs were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The atmosphere was beautiful and classy, making the whole night even better. Highly recommend!

AVB Fitness

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. This is my go to spot for authentic, amazing mediterranean food. Also a plus that their cappuccino is one of the best Ive ever had. This place never disappoints and the vibe is awesome

Yiğit Mercan

An amazing date spot in the heart of Soho — very central, super authentic, and the atmosphere is just perfect. The staff are so kind, attentive, and create such a lovely, enjoyable vibe. The food is incredible — honestly, the burger was one of the best I’ve ever had, and the escargot was outstanding; I’ve never had it this good before. The butter, truffle, mushrooms, even the pita — everything was just amazing. I’m so glad I came here!

Elisa Bunces

We had such a fun night! The place had a great vibe, and the drinks were so good. Everything just hit the spot. I swear I could’ve stayed there for hours. Definitely going back soon.

Manik Goyal

Amazing experience from start to finish! Every dish was spot-on — from the flavorful mezze platter to the juicy ribeye skewers and tender lamb chops. The mushroom flatbread is an absolute must-try, and the desserts were just as impressive. The music and overall vibe were impeccable, making it a perfect spot for a fun night out. Huge shoutout to Orlando for his outstanding service — super friendly, attentive, and even surprised us with free shots at the end. Highly recommend this place for great food, great energy, and great people!

Miguel Lopez

My whole party was extremely happy with our time here. The food was delicious, the drinks were perfect, and the service was top notch. I appreciate that the volume of the music was not obnoxious, and the lighting sets just the right mood. Everything we ordered came out very quickly. We will definitely be back.

Dessa R

Definitely recommend make reservations on weekend evenings. Cute and cozy spot in SoHo. We were early for our reservation by about 20-25 minutes, but staff was able to accommodate. There’s both standalone 2 and 4 top tables plus a few larger tables and booths that accommodate larger groups, and there’s also high top tables that are community style seating so as long as you don’t mind if you have others seated next to you, they’re seats. Yummy drinks, delicious whipped pistachio & fresh pita to start. We got the grilled brochette (chicken) and tavern chicken, and both were generous portions and lo-carb. We left really full, but in a good way not a disgusting way. I think I favored the chicken brochette flavor and texture slightly over the tavern chicken, but both are great options. No room for dessert but enjoyed our visit. Professional and courteous staff, attentive in checking with us and clearing any service items.

Kathleen Mitchell

Great experience!! At first I was a little nervous being GF/celiac and vegetarian coming for brunch, but boy was I surprised! **Han** was very helpful with his knowledge of the menu and ability to make things work for me! Really feels great when staff is knowledgeable and confident in the ingredients when dealing with an allergy, makes me feel much safer! Great experience and lovely staff!!

Iris Benitho

Today I went for a birthday celebration, and had so much fun. This comfy place had good food, great dessert and the prices were decent. I would come back again to celebrate in the future.

+1

Tom Tytunovich

The decor and music were great. The food was quite good (the seared tuna perhaps a tad undercooked). The bear sitting at the entrance was lovely. And the fact they wouldn't serve certain dishes because it was 16:01 was mildly irritating.

+1

T H

Balzem has potential to be a really nice spot, but there are definitely areas that need improvement. The service was very slow—I ordered a glass of wine before our food arrived, but it didn’t come until long after we had finished eating. The table next to us waited about 20 minutes for their drinks before giving up and leaving without even dining. The food itself was tasty, but not quite up to the price point. My salad looked dull and the lettuce wasn’t especially fresh. For what we paid, I expected more in terms of presentation and quality. On top of that, the atmosphere was extremely loud, which made it hard to enjoy the evening. We usually prefer more intimate dining experiences, so overall, I don’t think I’d return.