Balvanera

Balvanera is an Argentine restaurant + bar de vinos from Chef Fernando Navas - located in the heart of NYC's ever-emerging Lower East Side community.

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  • Phone

    (212) 533-3348

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    balvaneranyc.com

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  • Type

    Argentinian Restaurant

Address

152 Stanton St (Suffolk St.) New York , NY 10002 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 49


Keywords:

steak setas salteadas sangria good for dates burrata cheese trendy brunch food good for groups ice cream casual bar corn salads tropical drinks carrots roasted garlic pulpo grass fed dinner mushrooms
Russell Hirschorn

Tabla meat platter was terrific, you can tell it is authentic . Medium rare only! Empanadas , grilled octopus and provolone apps were delish. Red sangria to wash it down.

Claudia Mora

The empanadas were delicious, the squash/farro salad spectacular and the chorizo amazing. Don’t forget to get the skirt steak (amazing to share). I will definitely come back!

The New Yorker

Amelia Lester on the Argentine steak house : “Go with someone who loves you: the steaks come with a head of roasted garlic on the side, and there’s more in the chorizo .” Read more

Ambreen Molitor

If you're looking for a carb-free meal (or just incredible food), start with the burrata and ensalada verde. The carnes are all promising as well .

Judy Cari

Morcilla- best I’ve had & I don’t like blood sausage . Other great apps u can’t go wrong: salmon crudo , scallop crudo , ensalad verde, burrata , sardines, must have the provoleta, and skirt steak .

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Came in for mums bornday & wanted the empanadas & handmade pastas . The food, owner/chef, & service went above & beyond! Only disappointment was that they ran out of empanadas . Coming back for those!

Melissa Monsalve

It's a warm and airy space. The setas salteadas and the entraña were delicious. Our waiter was extremely kind and accommodating. Great dinner , definitely returning!

Ranu Rajkarnikar

Friendly service and great food in a beautiful space. Try the empanadas , ribeye steak and salmon crudo . You can get wine in a glass or carafe . Hidden gem !

Kristina Morgado

Nothing disappoints! Had the burrata , skirt steak , sangria , flan and espresso . Everything was phenomenal. Best sangria and flan in the city tho!

Lauren F

We had the bone in ribeye , fusilli , and grilled octopus - all were delicious. Everything was perfectly seasoned and fresh!

Michael Balboa

Delicious Argentine food , the grass fed meatballs are divine and the Grass fed Ribeye is the best in NYC????????????

Shih-ching Tsou

Love this gem! We go there because the food is great, the service is excellent, and it’s never busy. It’s like our own private brunch spot ! Love it!

David Ambrose

beef empanadas , skirt steak (medium rare) and rib eye (medium rare)! also, eat all the roasted garlic !

Ernesto Gutierrez

Delighted with the place. Your carefully curated menu: beef empanadas , hanger steak and flan for dessert . Red wine to accompany this meal. Thank me later.

Honghui Yu

The bone-in ribeye is incredibly tender and flavorful, especially when paired with the house chimmi. A great selection of malbecs too

Xiomara Tamara

The steak and eggs were delicious. The spritzer and sangria are really good too!

Cristina Donini

mouth watering rib eye steak !!!! we r still dreaming about it! great service, small place but very cozy

Jon Curnow

My rare rib-eye steak was expertly cooked and was tender and delicious. Also, very filling! Recommended.

Kate Furman

Come here and share with friends/date. Highly recommend the empanadas and skirt steak . Good spot for a date.

Bu Millan

Nice place and interesting menu. The carrots and mollejas are delicious! Don't forget to try the ice mate! ????

Jasmine Mehrabi

I adore this place. Great vibe and everything tasted so good! Had steak and a lot of apps.

Alex T

Completely empty venue & they refused to accept happy hour prices unless we sat at the bar . Happy hour ending in 30 mins, but the waiter insisted there was no way around it ???????? wow! horrible service.

Edmund Boey

Grill octopus was amazing! Great texture and flavor.

Adam S.

Great service. Corn empanadas and carrots delicious.

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Amazing meal. The quality of the meat was excellent, as was the wine .

Amulanga Chinkushova

Great selection of argentine staples and options for picky eaters. Meats!!!

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Love their steak . Never too crowded or loud . I don’t even like steak that much but this place does it right

Mariano Otero

Amazing weekend brunch of real Argentine parrilla ($50/2p)

Will Arnone

Boudin noir. Great carrots . Each of four desserts . Nice Malbec selection .

Amanda Kelly

Open and airy restaurant . Check out their virtual tour to see so for yourself! Read more

Andrew Furman

awesome brunch . for $15 you get a mimosa , entree, and unlimited coffee .

Collette S

Food is delicious!! $15 brunch includes a drink - get the sangria !

Natalia Ramirez

Get the ribeye and the signature empanadas ????

Karin Gattringer

Spectacular food, get everything and share.

Gavin

Great food for the price when you come for brunch .

Adam Van Dusen

The octopus , scallops and filet mignon were fire.

Alex T

came in for happy hour but later found they didn't honor prices on the sign outside.. explains why the place was totally empty.

Julia

Empanadas are decent. Steak is really solid.

Nhat-Khanh

Empanadas and sangria are my faves.

Liz Terry

Everything I tried was delicious.

Jonathan Hernandez

Everything about this place is amazing!

Kevin Stapp

Amazing empanadas & steak !

Clu Rojas

The carrots and mushrooms , for ever

Jo

Skirt steak

Amaury TouchyourTrilili

Setas salteadas (mushrooms ), pulpo and morcilla were just must have, they were so good! Chorizo a little disappointed.

Alex T

skit this place, if you want argentine food and the legit dining experience, step into "Buenos Aires" just a few blocks north of this dump .

Sirine Kasmi

Très bon resto argentin ! Le poulpe en entrée est un délice , les viandes sont aussi excellentes ( le filet de loup que jai pris , très bon mais sans plus )

Lynda Carnal

Viande savoureuse et très goûteuse, desserts de la mort et empanadas fait maison . Staff très sympa dans un quartier cool, que demander de plus!

Doğu

Arjantin’de steak yemekten farkı yok!

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Muy ricas y abundantes las empanadas. El vacío como de una muy buena parrilla en Argentina. La parrillada muy completa. Los panqueques y el flan con ddl sublimes ???? - Mar HG

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