Balvanera Reviews Summary

Category: Argentinian restaurant New York

Address: 152 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Phone: +19177461660

Rating: 4.6
based on 149 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "All of the food great as well. Steak cooked perfectly."
  • "The food was delicious and filling, the place is spacious."
  • "Everything was very tender and tasty."
  • "Best empanadas I've ever had. Don't miss out on these."
  • "The steak was delicious, decent portion, and great texture too."
  • "The trio of meats were perfectly seasoned and cooked."
  • "The food was authentic, fresh and cooked to perfection."

Cons:

  • "The server seemed rushed to take our orders."
  • "The empanadas tasted rather bland, though the dough had good texture."
  • "Didn’t like the flavor of the octopus."
  • "The skirt steaks... came overcooked (barely pink) and tasteless."
  • "Most items been pre-made beforehand so it’s lukewarm at best."
  • "The steak was good but the mashed potato was kinda fake, it tasted like instant mashed potatoes."
  • "The wait for the steak was definitely over an hour and it was very tough and over-cooked."

Service

Pros:

  • "Serving staff were attentive and friendly."
  • "The overall experience was excellent, with a superb waitress, inviting ambiance, and stylish decor."
  • "The service was great and the food was top-notch."
  • "The staff went over and beyond to make sure we could get a last minute Reservation and took wonderful care of us the next night."
  • "Service was very attentive and friendly and the prices were great too."
  • "Our server, Nicholas, provided us with wonderful recommendations."
  • "The service was excellent and the Argentinian wine was incredible."

Cons:

  • "I would not recommend for large."
  • "The service doesn’t really match the quality of the food. Not rude at all by any means just not very personable nor forth giving with options on the menu."
  • "They would forget some things we would ask for so needed to ask again..."
  • "For some reason they allowed these two tables to toss a paper airplane across the restaurant for like one hour and be super rowdy."
  • "Waiter was not wearing mask properly, and under the nose."
  • "The staff didn't seem to notice the horribly cold draft coming in directly to our table."
  • "They said that can't give us recipe because it wasn't working (is that even legal?) And we just found out we got a extra charge of 5 dollar in each of our cards."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere was great- it's a cozy space with low-lit lighting and quiet music playing in the background."
  • "It is very small. You feel so comfortable and relaxed. Almost like in somebody's dining room."
  • "The outdoor setting was well managed re Covid risk plus great heat lamps to balance the arctic temperatures."
  • "The ambiance is open and the lighting is soft."
  • "Warm and congenial atmosphere; friendly staff too!"
  • "Very cozy atmosphere."
  • "The space is fantastic and intimate with the lighting and decor that transports you to a cozy restaurant in Buenos Aires."

Cons:

  • "It was almost deserted at Sunday brunch."
  • "Don't think it will be less than a two hour wait in a few months."
  • "This establishment is not taking the coronavirus seriously."
  • "We also ate indoors but I was still harassed by mosquitoes so next time I will apply Off before coming here."
  • "The place is a little overpriced for what you are getting."
  • "The 'jamon iberico' appetizer tonight tasted like domestic prosciutto."
  • "The dry aged steak was smaller than I thought, not sure if it was worth the price."

Value

Pros:

  • "The prices are very reasonable. We got several small plates and a couple glasses of wine, and left full and satisfied for 50 bucks a head."
  • "All for $70 for 2 people. Great price for quality steak."
  • "Hospitality is unbeatable at a great price."
  • "With a good tip, came to about $22, each."
  • "The price is also much cheaper than most places for what you’re eating."
  • "About $16 - $18 for a dish with a nice piece of meat is great for brunch."
  • "If you go there on Tuesday/Wednesday, you can enjoy a special menu with some entrees for a really affordable price!"

Cons:

  • "It took them 50 minutes to get our food and 20 minutes to get the check."
  • "The food was good but overpriced."
  • "Average NYC prices (high), average portions, ok to great taste."
  • "The place is a little overpriced for what you are getting."
  • "Price/portion ratio was little off for my taste."
  • "First off, prices are higher than what is advertised on the website."
  • "Overpriced for the offering."

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