Phone: +393499472695,+393918544397
Address: Viale Rimembranza, 33, 16039, SESTRI LEVANTE, Italy
City: SESTRI LEVANTE
Menu Dishes: 24
Reviews: 151
Website: https://balin.superbexperience.com/
"We were really looking forward to our dinner at Balin for my husband's birthday innovative food, female chef... It has a pleasant ambience and great music. Our waiter was knowledgable about wine and had excellent English. We started with Italian sparkling wine and had matched wines with our courses the wine serves were rather small for the price. The antipasti were promising sashimi cut a little thick but with excellent accompanying flavours; and gyoza again with great taste combinations although not typical gyoza texture. Things went downhill from there sadly. We like our food appropriately salted. My main of pasta with vongole and beccafichi had suffered from the pasta being well salted and the salty vongole juices being reduced such that it was pretty much inedible due to excessive saltiness. My husband had a secondi of skirt steak and peppers also quite salty and a lot of gristle in the steak he gave up after a decent attempt. The desserts were sadly lacking as well pavlova with fig was actually dry meringue with fig being a Kiwi (from NZ) we know pavlova well and it should be soft and fluffy in the middle please check an Australian or Kiwi recipe; meanwhile the Basque cheesecake was an offence to the Basque people, and really just a baked cheesecake not the bruleed wonder it should have been. Chef Sara might consider a visit to the bar most famous for cheesecake in San Sebastian to taste the difference. Kudos however for comping us the pasta dish and acknowledging the excess salt. We really wanted to like Balin but the food sadly let it down and at its prices it should have been better."
Full menu - 24 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
A La Carte
First Course
Second Course
Asian
Gyoza
Delicious pan-fried dumplings filled with savory pork and vegetables, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Sushi
Sashimi
Fresh slices of raw fish, served with tangy dipping sauces and garnished with shredded daikon and wasabi for a flavorful experience.
Un Percorso Di 5 Portate Alla Scoperta Dei Sapori Tipici Della Nostra Cucina (Viene Servito Solo Per Tutto Il Tavolo)
Entrées
Anchovies
Salty and flavorful, these small fish are perfect for adding a punch to pizzas, salads, or classic Mediterranean dishes.
Dessert
Cheesecake
A rich, creamy dessert with a smooth texture and graham cracker crust, often topped with fruits or a sweet glaze.
Alice
Great.
Address
Reviews
Marisa
excellent cuisine and service attention.
Federico
The pearl of the Tigullio. Always delicious
Mark
Superb food. Superb service. Very reasonably priced for the quality. This would be an excellent restaurant anywhere. View menu
Annalisa
booked a table and was turned away because they did not care for online bookings. really disappointed, though it looked nice. what a pity!
Adam
Wonderful place. Inventive modern Italian dishes. Fresh and delicious. Friendly and attentive service. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Sestri Levante
Robert
Highly recommended. Very creative cuisine and an extraordinary selection of interesting wines, off the beaten track. The Service is very friendly and competent. Atmosphere is very relaxed and a nice ambiance. View menu
Colby
The food was nice, straightforward and well done. The service was the best I have had on my trip so far, very accommodating and hospitable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice meal with wonderful service as well as great wine.
Caitlin
The food was excellent. Elevated cuisine, inventive, well-balanced flavors, local ingredients, perfectly executed. It was our favorite meal in the area. Service is lovely and not pretentious. Location isn’t as romantic as some other restaurants nearby, but the food is so wonderful it didn’t matter.
Gill
We were really looking forward to our dinner at Balin for my husband's birthday innovative food, female chef... It has a pleasant ambience and great music. Our waiter was knowledgable about wine and had excellent English. We started with Italian sparkling wine and had matched wines with our courses the wine serves were rather small for the price. The antipasti were promising sashimi cut a little thick but with excellent accompanying flavours; and gyoza again with great taste combinations although not typical gyoza texture. Things went downhill from there sadly. We like our food appropriately salted. My main of pasta with vongole and beccafichi had suffered from the pasta being well salted an... View menu
Categories
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Vino A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.
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Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite. View menu
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Carne Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Terrazza Dine al fresco on our beautiful terrace, where you can enjoy a delightful meal amidst stunning views and a refreshing breeze. Perfect for a relaxing lunch or a romantic dinner under the stars.
Amenities
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Terrazza
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Romantico
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