Balvanera
Hours & Location
1660 Smallman Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
hola@balvanerarestaurants.com
HOURS
Open for DINNER service 7 days a week from 5-10pm
Open for BRUNCH service on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am-3pm
Upcoming Holidays
CLOSED for a Private Event: Thursday, December 12, 2024
OPEN on Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
CLOSED on Christmas: December 25, 2024
FAQS
Parking: Street parking is located throughout the Strip District and parking lots can be accessed in our same building (1660 Smallman, entrance from Smallman closer to 16th Street) and behind the Terminal Shops.
Bar & BYOB: We offer a full cocktail and wine list, however you may BYOB (that is not on our list) for a corkage fee of $40 per bottle; 1 bottle for every 2 guests.
Cake Cutting: We have an incredible pastry team and can accommodate requests for housemade cakes with 2 weeks notice - just email events@balvanerarestaurants.com. Guests who would prefer to bring their own cake may do so at a cutting/plating fee of $3 per guest.
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Menus
Menu by Chef Owner Fernando Navas / Chef de Cuisine Joshua Helms
Platitos│Small Plates
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Aceitunas
assorted olives, orange peel
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Gildas
guindilla pepper, anchovies, onions, manzanilla olives
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Boquerones
white anchovies, pan con tomate
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Martin Fierro
poached quince, Goat Rodeo Farm Bamboozle
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Caviar
Oscetra, potato dominó, creme fraiche, fine herbs
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Crudo
yellowtail sashimi, guindilla pepper, shallots, apple, Arauco olive oil
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Harlow's Caesar
the way Chef's daughter prefers
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Ensalada de Endivias
endives, pearl onion, orange, valdeon cheese, champagne vinaigrette
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Jamon Iberico
Spanish Iberico ham, 100% acorn fed, 36-months aged
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Tartare
grass fed beef, capers, shallots, egg yolk, aged Parmesan
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Arancini de Coliflor
cauliflower & rice croquettes, quince purée
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Empanadas de Carne
handcut roast beef, hard boiled egg. onion, cumin
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Empanadas de Humita
sweet corn, roasted red pepper, provolone, aji amarillo
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Remolachas Roti
rotisserie beets, ricotta salata, pistachios, crispy garlic
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Zanahorias
roasted carrots, pepitas, dukkah, tahini-labneh
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Setas Salteadas
mushrooms, truffle sherry vinaigrette, soy, poached egg
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Pulpo de Playa
octopus a la plancha, olivada, aji ahumado
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Mollejas
crispy sweetbreads, celery root, green apple, broken almonds, lime
Platos│Main Plates
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Milanesa de Pollo
crispy breaded chicken cutlet, avocado salad, herb aioli
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Pescado del Día
ask your server for today's selection
Embutidos│Sausages
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Chorizo Criollo
housemade pork sausage, piquillo & guindilla peppers
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Chorizo Especial
housemade pork & guanciale sausage, piquillo & guindilla peppers
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Morcilla
blood sausage, roasted red pepper
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Matrimonio
morcilla & chorizo, the happy couple
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Rueda de Cordero
housemade lamb sausage, pear chutney, herb salad
Carnes│From the Grill
Steaks are served with fresh chimi and salsa criolla. Grass-fed options are imported from Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture raised. Corn-fed cuts are domestic, regionally-sourced premium beef.-
Angosto
Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture-raised striploin
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Ancho
Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture-raised ribeye
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Lomo
Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture-raised filet mignon
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Entraña
domestic, regionally sourced premium beef, skirt steak
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Ancho
domestic, regionally sourced premium beef, dry-aged ribeye
Guarniciones│Sides
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Papas Fritas
crispy, house cut french fries
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Puré de Papas
super mashed potatoes
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Berenjenas
eggplant caponata, pine nuts, capers
PLATITOS | SMALL PLATES
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Housemade Pastries
blueberry muffin, almond-apricot scone, polenta bread, with salted honey butter
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Empanadas
choose your flavor, 2 pieces: Huevo, Jamón y Queso • egg, ham, provoleta Carne • handcut roast beef, hard boiled egg, onion, cumin Humita • sweet corn, roasted red pepper, provolone, aji amarillo
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Arancini de Coliflor
caulifower and rice croquettes, quince purée
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Gildas
guindilla pepper, anchovies, onions, manzanilla olives
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Boquerones
white anchovies, pan con tomate
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Ricotta y Favas
ricotta, fresh fava, sugar snap peas, herbs
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Harlow's Caesar
the way Chef's daughter prefers
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Chorizo Iberico
acorn-fed
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Jamón Ibérico
Spanish Iberico ham, 100% acorn-fed, 36-months aged
BRUNCH
Serving local eggs from Footprint Farms where hens forage freely in open fields, fresh air, sunshine.-
Torrejas Lola
sweet milk brioche, dulce de leche, caramelized banana, berries
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Ensalada Nicoise
tuna, soft-boiled egg, tomatoes, onion, olives
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Salmón Ahumado
smoked salmon, toasted sourdough points, all the fixings
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Clásico
two free range eggs ~ freestyle, Nueske bacon, papas
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Huevos a Caballo
2 sunny eggs, grass-fed striploin steak, papas rotas, fresh chimi
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Huevos Florentinos
spinach egg benedict, tomato hollandaise
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Hamburguesa Balvanera
house blend, tomato, lettuce, provoleta cheese, garlic aioli, papas
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Sandwich de Pescado Frito
crispy skate sandwich, basque pepper remoulade, cabbage, housemade potato chips
GUARNICIONES | SIDES
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Papas Fritas
crispy fries
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Papas Rotas
smashed potatoes, pimenton, aioli
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Bacon
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Toast
Five Points Bakery sourdough
EMBUTIDOS | SAUSAGES
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Chorizo Criollo
housemade pork sausage, piquillo & guindilla peppers
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Chorizo Especial
housemade pork & guanciale sausage, piquillo & guindilla peppers
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Morcilla
blood sausage, roasted red pepper
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Matrimonio
morcilla & chorizo, the happy couple
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Rueda de Cordero
housemade lamb sausage, pear chutney, herb salad
CARNES | FROM THE GRILL
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Angosto
Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture-raised striploin
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Ancho
Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture-raised ribeye
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Entraña
domestic, regionally sourced premium beef, skirt steak
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Lomo
Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture-raised filet mignon
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Ancho
domestic, regionally sourced premium beef, dry-aged ribeye
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
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Rebujito
fino sherry, lemon soda
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De San Martin
Bordiga bitters, vanilla syrup, fluffy OJ
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Grapefruit Julep
Amaro, grapefruit, mint
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Romera Spritz
rosemary-infused vermut blanco, orange syrup, Cava
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Cosmosa
cranberry, Combier, Cava
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María Sangrenta (Bloody Mary)
Tito’s vodka, fresno chili tincture, house mix
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Negroni Rosa
Apostoles gin, La Fuerza vermouth blend, aperitivo blend
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Picante
reposado tequila, lime, cilantro, fresno chile
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Pisco 75
pisco, Lillet, house citrus mix, brut rose
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Espresso Martini
Afficionado coffee roasters premium espresso, coffee liqueur, Averna
Desserts by Pastry Chef Ginger Fisher Baldwin
Dulces│Sweets
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Flan
Fernet Branca burnt caramel
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Tarta de Chocolate
chocolate tart, whipped mascarpone, cardamom crust
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Brûléed Basque Cheesecake
membrillo agrodolce
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Almendrado
housemade vanilla ice cream, almond brittle
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Torta de Manzana
warm brown sugar cardamom cake, cider roasted apple, crème fraîche ice cream
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Helado Casero
housemade chocolate ice cream, rum raisin, dulce de leche swirl
Cocktails for Dessert
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Espresso Martini
Afficionado coffee roasters premium espresso, coffee liqueur, Averna
Fortified Wine
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Pablo Fallabrino "Alcyone" Late Harvest Tannat
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Oak Farm "Il Padrone" Late Harvest Zinfandel
2019
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Mauro Vergano Chinato de Nebbiolo
Coffee
Proudly serving Afficionado Coffee Roasters-
Espresso
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Drip Coffee
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Cappuccino, Latte
Salud! Enjoy our classic cocktails with a South American twist.
COCKTAILS
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Rebujito
fino sherry, lemon soda
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Vermut
blanco or tinto vermouth, seltzer
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Grapefruit Julep
Amaro, grapefruit, mint
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Romera Spritz
rosemary-infused vermut blanco, orange syrup, Cava
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Buenos Aires x Manhattan
bourbon, Fernet Branca, a perfect blend of vermouths
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Negroni Rosa
Apostoles gin, La Fuerza vermouth blend, aperitivo blend
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Gin + Tonic
Apostoles gin, vermouth, grapefruit
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Picante
reposado tequila, lime, cilantro, fresno chile
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Pisco 75
pisco, Lillet, house citrus mix, brut rose
ZERO & PROOF
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You Do You
Two Frays, kolsch style, 16oz, <.05%
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Mate Tereré
traditional Argentine tea, lemon, ginger, mint
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Poco Picante
lime, cilantro, fresno chiles, Pellegrino
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Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Rose
Leitz, 0%
CERVEZAS│BEERS
We're proud to showcase a range of freshly-brewed small batch beers from Two Frays Brewery, a family-owned, neighborhood brewery & taproom in Garfield, Pittsburgh.-
Together Better
kolsch
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5113
NEIPA
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Salty Ginger
ginger rose
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Freeze Tag
plum & apricot wheat ale