Balzem Menu (Update 2025)
Balzem is a Mediterranean tapas and small plates restaurant in New York, offering a trendy and intimate dining experience. Known for its diverse menu, Balzem provides a range of vegan and vegetarian options, along with a variety of tapas like hummus, Turkish cheese rolls, and seared tuna. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the truffle mac & cheese, spicy feta dip, and mushroom truffle flatbread. The restaurant also boasts a full bar with happy hour specials, making it ideal for groups and date nights. With excellent service and a cozy atmosphere, Balzem is a must-visit spot for Mediterranean cuisine lovers.
Tapas / Small plates
Hummus Balzem
Turkish Cheese Rolls
crispy, thin and flaky filo sheets filled with feta cheese, shallow-fried for extra crispness
Spicy Feta Dip
walnut, spices, cucumber, dill
Babaganouch
with yogurt parsley, spices
Seared Tuna
with capers and olive dressing
Grilled Portobello
cheese, tomato, arugula
Spinach Saute
scallion,parsley, lemon, yogurt
Burrata & Tomato
Crevette Grill
grilled shrimp with aioli and zucchini
Manti
homemade beef dumplings with strained yogurt dressing, butter, dry herbs
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Italian Meatballs
with veal, pine nut, raisin, parmesan, spices, tomato sauce
Prosciutto Wraps
with burrata
Zucchini Pancakes GH
dill, parsley, scallion, feta, egg, flour.
Balzem ceviche GH
Artichoke Dip GH
With shrimp, spinach, Gruyere
Octopus
spanish pulpo on arugula
Lentil with beef sausage
Chicken Orzo Soup
Soup-
Salad-
Add cheese
Greek Salad
tomato, cucumber, green peppers, parsley, olive, red onion, mint, lemon dressing
Beet Salad GH
Beet, feta, avocado, romaine lettuce
Quinoa
arugula, asparagus, roasted walnuts, apples
Ottoman Simit
Turkish thin sesame bagel with Ottoman cheese, tomato and arugula.
Simit Breakfast
Turkish sesame bagel, two eggs, sunny side up with side of tomatoes and cucumbers.
Grilled Brochette
out of the skewers, with side of potato gratin, herb dip and yogurt dip
Lamb Chops
with potato gratin and arugula
Chicken Tavern
Flat thigh marinated in red pepper paste and herbs, grilled and served on cracked wheat veggie rice *
Pasta
fettucini tomato sauce with chicken or shrimp and mussels
Lazzoni Sea Shephered
Shepherd tossed with Spanish octopus and shrimp
Steak Frites
12oz
Grilled Veggies
Seasonal grilled veggies with Falafael and tahini sauce.
Entrees-
Flatbread-
Tomato & Beef Sausage
with asiago cheese
Artichoke & Prosciutto Di Parma
Mushroom, Truffle Oil
Portobello Burger
with sundried tomato, spinach, sesame seed bun, salad and fries.
Burger Balzem
8oz beef, balzem sauce, tomato, lettuce, sesame seed bun come with side of salad and fries
Caprese
with fresh basil, tomato, pesto, focaccia come with fries and side of salad
Ribeye Sandwich
with aioli, caramelized onions, peppers, cheese, focaccia with fries and side of salad
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
with pesto, tomato, greens on focaccia with fries and side of salad
Tuna Sandwich
Avocado, arugula, capers, basil aioli
Sandwiches-
Charcuterie & Cheese
Charcuterie B
Cheese Platter B
Misto B
Balzem Chocolate & Pear
Creme Brulee
Tiramisu
Baklava GH
Profiteroles GH
Profiteroles GH
Dulce de Leche Gh
Desserts-
Sides-
Cracked Wheat D
Potato Gratin
with truffle
Whole Wheat Rice
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Fries
Grilled Asparagus
Soda
Evian
Drinks-
Catering
Hummus Tray GH
chickpea dip served with pita.serves 5
Greek Salad Tray GH
Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, parsley, olives, red onions, mint, and lemon dressingServes 5
Quinoa Salad Tray GH
Arugula, asparagus, walnuts, apples.serves 5
Beet Salad Tray GH
Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, parsley, olives, red onions, mint, and lemon dressingServes 5
Spicy Feta Dip Tray GH
Walnuts, spices, dill with pita and cucumberServe 5
Zucchini Pancakes Tray GH
dill, parsley, scallion, feta, egg & flour.Serves 5
Prosciutto Wraps Tray GH
Prosciutto Wraps Trayserves 5
Italian Meatballs Tray GH
Veal, pine nuts, raisins, Parmesan, tomato sauce. Serves 5.
Tomato & Beef Sausage Flatbread Tray GH
Asiago cheese beef sujukServes 5.
Artichoke & Prosciutto di Parma Flatbread Tray GH
Asiago cheese Serves 5.
Mushroom & Truffle Oil Flatbread Tray GH
Asiago cheese saut mushroomServes 5.
Chicken Kebab Tray GH
out of the skewers, with side of salad, herbs and yogurt dip.Serves 5
Lamb Kebab Tray GH
out of the skewers, with side of salad, herbs and yogurt dip.Serves 5
Ribeye Kebab Tray GH
out of the skewers, with side of salad, herbs and yogurt dip.Serves 5
Lamb Chops Tray GH
arugula salad, potato gratin.Serves 5