Balvanera

We had an incredible experience at Balvanera. It was one of the best steaks I have had in a long time. So flavorful and masterfully cooked. You can truly taste the quality and care in the preparation. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout the night. Even while the restaurant was busy, our waiter made time to connect with us, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming. The sangria is very good and the perfect complement to the meal. We will absolutely be back.

It was a cozy intimate setting with excellent grilled meat (tender, moist inside and crispy outside, flavorful), sausages and empanadas. The wine selection was decent as well and the service was attentive. I would had given 4 stars to the atmosphere if it was not cold in the restaurant…not sure did they have a heating issue just that night.

I had a really pleasant experience at Balvarena, an Argentine steakhouse in downtown NYC. The service was attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I ordered the ancho, which is a ribeye, and my wife had the skirt steak. The ribeye was excellent, and the skirt was good, though I felt it could have been a bit more flavorful—just not as bold as I expected for a skirt. The fries were tasty, the dessert was delightful, and the cappuccino was on point. The salad, though simple, was refreshing and light. The sangria was also really nice. Overall, I’d give Balvarena around 3.5 to 4 stars. On Valentine’s, the total for two people came to about $230, including tip.

Came here for birthday dinner for 2 without reservations. I was able to get a seat because the restaurant was empty, but the place was buzzing with people shortly after. Balvanera provides an intimate and cozy atmosphere, efficient service though it could've been more friendly, but I'm giving 4 stars for the food and the value of their dinner service. My partner and I both ordered the Argentine feast (~85/person). Our feast came with 2 Argentinian empanadas and Provoleta as appetizers - both of which were very delicious. Our meat platter was cooked to desired temperature and came with 1 side of fries, but it didn't reflect the quality, flavor or expected serving size from a feast. The serving size seems to be the common base of inquiry from all of our neighboring attendees, as all of them

Great cafecito, proveleta, chorizo sandwich, and Torrejas Lola (sweet brioche French toast). Excellent service as well. Emanuel was so so sweet. We will definitely be back