Balvanera
Hours & Location
1660 Smallman Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
hola@balvanerarestaurants.com
HOURS
DINNER 7 days a week, 5-10pm (order in by 10pm)
BRUNCH Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-2:30pm (orders in by 3pm)
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.
For Our Little Guests... We offer highchairs and a changing station. While we do not offer a designated children's menu, we do have suggestions from our regular menu and we can make kid-friendly edits to our dishes (ie: chicken milanesa with the salad and sauce on the side).
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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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Apio y Menta
summer celery, goat cheddar, pistachios & mint
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Tomates Heirloom
burrata, sourdough, fresh oregano, olive oil
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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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Favas y Ricotta
favas, wax bean, basil, blueberries, ricotta on sourdough
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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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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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Lengua al escabeche
tongue, cauliflower, onion, egg
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Remolachas Roti
rotisserie beets, ricotta salata, pistachios, crispy garlic
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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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Pollo
crispy breaded chicken cutlet, avocado salad, herb aioli
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Lubina
striped bass, confit summer potatoes, fennel, saffron aioli
Embutidos│Sausages
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Salchicha Parrillera
housemade pork sausage, piquillo and 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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Lomo
Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture-raised filet mignon
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Ancho
Pampas Argentinas, certified Angus, pasture-raised ribeye
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Angosto
domestic, regionally sourced USDA prime striploin
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Entraña
domestic, regionally sourced USDA prime skirt steak
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Dry Aged Ancho
domestic, regionally sourced USDA prime ribeye, 36 days aged
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
SWEETS FOR THE TABLE
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80 Golpes
Argentine-style monkey bread, dulce de leche glaze
PLATITOS | SMALL PLATES
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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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Harlow's Caesar
the way Chef's daughter prefers
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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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BALVANERA Burger
grass-fed house blend patty, provoleta, L&T, garlic aioli, papas
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Fried Chicken Sandwich
heirloom tomato, arugula, pickled onion, aioli, fries
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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Dry Aged Ancho
domestic, regionally sourced USDA prime ribeye, 36 days aged
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
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
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Cosmosa
cranberry, Combier, Cava
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De San Martin
Bordiga bitters, vanilla syrup, fluffy OJ
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María Sangrenta (Bloody Mary)
Tito’s vodka, fresno chili tincture, house mix
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Espresso Martini
Afficionado coffee roasters premium espresso, coffee liqueur, Averna
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Julep American
aperitivo blend, grapefruit, blood orange, soda
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Romera Spritz
rosemary-infused vermut blanco, orange syrup, Cava
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Negroni
El Profeta gin, La Fuerza vermouth blend, aperitivo blend
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Pisco 75
pisco, Lillet, house citrus mix, brut rose
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
dulce de leche, whipped mascarpone
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Almendrado
housemade vanilla ice cream, almond brittle
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Brûléed Basque Cheesecake
membrillo agrodolce
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Helado de Chocotorta
cream cheese ice cream, chocolate wafer cookie, dulce de leche swirl, coffee syrup
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Torta de Lima
lime pudding cake, coconut cream
Cocktails for Dessert
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Espresso Martini
Afficionado coffee roasters premium espresso, coffee liqueur, Averna
Fortified Wine
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Oak Farm "Il Padrone" Late Harvest Zinfandel
2019
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Mauro Vergano Chinato de Nebbiolo
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Pablo Fallabrino "Alcyone" Late Harvest Tannat
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Fernando de Castilla Amontillado Sherry
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Solear Barbadillo Sherry
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El Porvenir “Amauta” Torrontes Dulce
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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Julep American
aperitivo blend, grapefruit, blood orange, soda
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Picante
reposado tequila, lime, cilantro, fresno chile
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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
El Profeta gin, La Fuerza vermouth blend, aperitivo blend
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Gin + Tonic
Rosa Gin, bergamotta, amaro, lime
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Kalimotxo Sangria
Singani 63, Kalimotxo, Malbec, smoked cinnamon
ZERO & PROOF
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Two Frays
non-alcoholic beer, rotating styles >0.5%
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St. Agrestis Espresso Negroni
Brooklyn NY, 0%
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Mate Tereré
traditional Argentine tea, lemon, ginger, mint
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Leitz Eins Zwei Zero
Sparkling Riesling, 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.-
Peroni
Italian Lager
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Two Frays
Golden ale
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New France
IPA