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Food - The Meatball Shop - Chelsea - Permanently Closed, New York, NY

The Meatball Shop - Chelsea - Permanently Closed

4.7 (111)
$30 and under
American
200 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
**Although this location is closed, we'd love to see you at our Hell's Kitchen, Upper East Side or Williamsburg shops!**

The Meatball Shop serves the best meatballs in the world with a mix and match menu utilizing sustainable and natural ingredients whenever possible. But The Meatball Shop serves way more than just meatballs! Highlights from their hit menu include seasonal veggies, market driven salads, sandwiches, handmade ice cream sandwiches, craft cocktails and an approachable wine program.

The vibe of this Chelsea restaurant is always fun, upbeat and lively! Perfect for a night on the town or a family dinner with kids. Think the best dinner party you've ever been to with the comforting feeling of being at Grandma's.

With drinks and desserts a-plenty, The Meatball Shop makes the perfect casual stop for digging in to a hearty meal or a healthy bite, refreshing drink and mouthwatering dessert with family and friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Website
    https://www.themeatballshop.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Baller Boxes available! Menu https://www.themeatballshop.com/menus/#baller-boxes For our Catering options, visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Parties , visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Private Events.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    200 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    23rd St and 9th Ave
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

This menu from The Meatball Shop - Chelsea - Permanently Closed.

Sm'all Bites

share or snack

  • Mini Buffalo B'allsUSD 9.00

    Frank's red hot, blue cheese

    • Crispy CalamariUSD 14.00

      With spicy-ish tomato sauce

      • Eggplant ParmUSD 9.00

        Mozzarella, tomato sauce

        • Crispy ChickpeasUSD 4.00

          Smoked paprika, salt

          • Mozzarella B'allsUSD 9.00

            With classic tomato sauce

            • Sicilian White Bean Hummus*USD 8.00

              Roasted red pepper, garlic

              • BruschettaUSD 10.00

                Seasonaed ricotta, marinated tomatoes

                • Soupa Da DayUSD 10.00

                  Grilled cheese balls, creamy tomato

                  • B'all Trio SamplerUSD 10.00

                    Classic/tomato, spicy pork/spicy meat, chicken/parm cream

                    Salads

                    • Simple Salad

                      Shaved radish, red wine vinaigrette

                      • SmallUSD 7.00
                      • LargeUSD 10.00

                    • Wild Arugula

                      Shaved fennel, mint, grana, lemon vinaigrette

                      • SmallUSD 9.00
                      • LargeUSD 14.00

                    • TMS Caesar*

                      Romaine, crispy capers, garlic croutons

                      • SmallUSD 8.00
                      • LargeUSD 12.00

                    • Big Italian

                      Pepperoncini, artichokes, green olives, chickpeas, grana, Italian vinaigrette

                      • SmallUSD 10.00
                      • LargeUSD 15.00

                    • The Kitchen Sink*USD 19.00

                      Your choice of b'alls and sauce with the chef's selection of seasonal sides

                      B'alls + Sauce

                      3 for $9. Add our swift kick hot sauce +$2

                      • Classic

                        • Spicy Heritage Pork

                          • Chicken

                            • House-Made Veggie

                              White bean & broccoli

                              • Perfect

                                +$3; meatless, plant based, fried

                                • Special

                                  • Tomato Sauce

                                    • Spicy Meat

                                      • Parmesan Cream

                                        • Pesto

                                          • Veggie Ragù

                                            • Peppers & Onions

                                              Make It a Bowl

                                              +$7; gluten free pasta available +$2

                                              • Spaghetti

                                                • Rigatoni

                                                  • Cavatappi

                                                    • Mashed Potatoes

                                                      • Polenta

                                                        • Daily Grain

                                                          Plates + Pastas

                                                          big flavor

                                                          • Cavatappi Chicken Pesto*USD 18.00

                                                            Mini chicken meatballs, broccoli, mozzarella

                                                            • Seasonal RisottoUSD 15.00

                                                              Asparagus, parsley, mint

                                                              • Chicken ParmUSD 23.00

                                                                Buttermilk marinated, mozzarella, tomato sauce served with a side of spaghetti

                                                                • Cheddar e Pepe*USD 14.00

                                                                  Mac & cheese

                                                                  • Shrimp Fra DiavoloUSD 19.00

                                                                    Rigatoni, sauteed in Calabrian chili

                                                                    • Piccata Pasta*USD 13.00

                                                                      Linguini, white wine, capers

                                                                      • Create Your Own PastaUSD 13.00

                                                                        Pasta: spaghetti, rigatoni, cavatappi. Sauce: tomato sauce, spicy meat, parm cream, pesto, veggie ragù, peppers & onions

                                                                        • The Big BowlUSD 24.00

                                                                          6 classic meatballs, double portion of spaghetti, tomato sauce

                                                                          Sandwiches

                                                                          Served with a side salad / sub Caesar +$3. Heroes $15, smash $13. Wanna make your own? +$2

                                                                          • OG NYC

                                                                            Classic meatballs, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese

                                                                            • The Sauzeech'

                                                                              Pork meatballs, peppers and onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese

                                                                              • The Skinny Eggplant

                                                                                Eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese

                                                                                • Chicken Parm Parm

                                                                                  Mini chicken meatballs, tomato sauce, parm cream sauce, mozzarella cheese

                                                                                  • The Veggie

                                                                                    House-made veggie b'alls, pesto, mozzarella cheese

                                                                                    Veggies

                                                                                    $8; don't forget your greens

                                                                                    • Roasted Broccoli

                                                                                      Chili garlic

                                                                                      • Carrots

                                                                                        Ricotta, mint, parsley, almonds

                                                                                        • Kale

                                                                                          Roasted, white wine, garlic

                                                                                          • C'alliflower

                                                                                            Roasted then fried, Caesar seasoned

                                                                                            • Roasted Beets (Cold)

                                                                                              Dill, preserved lemon

                                                                                              • Farro Salad (Cold)

                                                                                                Snap peas, shallots, herbs

                                                                                                • White Bean Salad (Cold)

                                                                                                  Pickled vegetables, red wine vinegar, herbs

                                                                                                  More Sides

                                                                                                  $8; for the table

                                                                                                  • Spaghetti

                                                                                                    Pick a sauce

                                                                                                    • Rigatoni

                                                                                                      Pick a sauce

                                                                                                      • Cavatappi

                                                                                                        Pick a sauce

                                                                                                        • Mashed Potato

                                                                                                          • Polenta

                                                                                                            • Daily Grain

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                                                                                                              Reviews from people who have dined at The Meatball Shop - Chelsea - Permanently Closed.

                                                                                                              4.7

                                                                                                              4.7
                                                                                                              (111)
                                                                                                              • 4.6Food
                                                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                              • 4.5Value

                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                              111 Reviews

                                                                                                              1. GreggC

                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 19 June 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Family friendly spot, good food, good drinks and quick and friendly service.

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                                                                                                              2. Foodie949 Gold

                                                                                                                Las Vegas4 reviews

                                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 13 June 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                This place is called The Meatball Shop, so you’d expect the meatballs to be at least good. Well, the meatballs are HORRIBLE. The salads were great. The bruschetta was great. The meatballs and the pasta were HORRIBLE. The pasta was undercooked. Not al dente. Straight undercooked with a hardish center. Inedible. And the service? AWFUL. We sat around and needed to ask for EVERYTHING - water, sodas, napkins, silverware, if we could order, EVERYTHING. It made it very uncomfortable because I felt like we were bothering our server. This isn’t a buffet. We depend on our servers for food and drinks. They failed to make themselves available to use the ENTIRE lunch, until the bill came. Then we got a smile and a statement that she hopes our lunch was good. Ummmm, you didn’t say a word to us the entire lunch. Not one. We felt like we were harassing you for basic restaurant needs. Forget any “extras”. And to top it off, the main entrees were HORRIBLE. Never coming back. EVER.

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                                                                                                              3. Scaps

                                                                                                                Phoenix / Arizona77 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 4 June 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Absolutely delicious. Hard to find better meatballs at even the fanciest, shmanciest restaurants in NYC. All the sauces, all the sides, and all the drinks make this a real neighborhood gem. My fiancee and I have come many times and love it again and again. Very affordable, and all the servers are super friendly.

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                                                                                                              4. Mich587 Gold

                                                                                                                New York City24 reviews

                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 30 May 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                Food was cold Service was fantastic Seeing our family after 15 months - PRICELESS

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                                                                                                              5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                San Diego4 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 30 May 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Tiffany was great! She walked us through the menu and recommended some of her favorite dishes! We started off with the calamari and it was AMAZING. Everything was delicious and we were definitely full afterwards. Thanks for filling us with your balls!

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                                                                                                              6. ebidge

                                                                                                                Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 28 May 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Delicious, stick to your ribs, comfort food. Very friendly and professional staff. I'm a light eater and the portion was large enough that I was able to take some home for a second meal.

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                                                                                                              7. JesusR

                                                                                                                New York City1 review

                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 28 May 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                Need a vaccine card to eat inside. Enjoy being sheep!

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                                                                                                              8. DamianE

                                                                                                                San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 22 May 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                I've literally never had such a crazy panic inducing dining experience as an adult. I suspect they were short staffed, because the entire staff was running around terrified and frantic. Like would've been comedy had it not been so scary. Our server literally ran off while we were in the middle of ordering, then returned angry and offended that we were bewildered by her bizarre and sudden exit. Another server literally ran into me 5 times while I tried to find a place to stand waiting to speak to the host. I'm a big Meatball Shop fan, but jeez, that Chelsea location was literally the most bonkers service experience of my life. I woke up still stressed out for all of them. I hope they're okay. But seriously... I'll take the late/slow meatballs any day over meatballs with a side of terror.

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                                                                                                              9. MichaelC

                                                                                                                New York City1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 22 May 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Excellent service. Definitely recommend and will go back.

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                                                                                                              10. OpenTable Diner Gold

                                                                                                                Nashville1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 17 May 2021

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                They took great care of us and went the extra mile to make my birthday special. We love this place!

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                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                American, Italian
                                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                https://www.themeatballshop.com/
                                                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                                                Baller Boxes available! Menu https://www.themeatballshop.com/menus/#baller-boxes For our Catering options, visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Catering.
                                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                For Private Parties , visit www.themeatballshop.com and click on Private Events.
                                                                                                              • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                                Order direct
                                                                                                              • Location
                                                                                                                200 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
                                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                                Chelsea
                                                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                                                23rd St and 9th Ave
                                                                                                              • Parking Details
                                                                                                                None
                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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