THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN

4.6 (759)

$30 and under

American

798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5639

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

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 Hell's Kitchen 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–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 230-5860
Website
https://www.themeatballshop.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
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
798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5639
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
9th Ave and 53rd St
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 759 people are saying

THE MEATBALL SHOP - HELL'S KITCHEN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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759 Reviews

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Jonathan
Tampa21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it - A staple in Hell’s Kitchen - Don’t miss it
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James Gold
Greater Boston27 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 7, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was so-so. Nice person, but confused. Brought an additional app we didn’t order (not a huge deal - but got defensive when we brought it up), missed an entree (scrambled to make it right) and was slow on drinks (uh-oh!) Honestly- take a look at the menu and see what you can do to simplify the organization of the information. Customers and staff will both benefit. But - meatballs are the star - and through it all, they shone brightly
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Chelsea Gold
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch experience! 90 min bottomless mimosas are the move!
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Sara
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 18, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This used to be one of our NYC favorites, but it is not what it used to be. Quality of food and service has gone way down. Still a fun concept and not bad for a quick bite before or after theater, but no longer a must.
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Rachel
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 17, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Server was poor. She gave us the wrong side order which cost more and she didn’t give us our drink and then she left her shift becuase she was no where to be seen and didn’t say anything and we had to find someone to get us the bill. Food was good. They charged us bc I asked from some parmesian cheese on the side . That’s ridiculous. It’s an italian restaurant. It wasn’t busy at all so I am not sure why service was so bad. Sunday 1/18/26
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Ryan
Dallas7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, service was good as well. We will be going back next time we are here visiting.
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Scott
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are returning diners which is rare for us while in NYC given all the culinary choices. With that said, we specifically chose to return to the Meatball Shop! Everything continues to be exceptional. Our guests who had never been haven’t stopped raving about their meals. Book a reservation!!
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Danielle
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely place! We brought our 18 month old son with us and the workers were ALL incredible with him (our server, the bartender, other staff working). I believe our waitress’ name started with an A, she was such a nice young woman, she was so kind and welcoming. The food was great, we shared the spaghetti in meatballs (soooo good) as well as the Mac and cheese as a starter. My husband got a couple of beers, I had a lemonade. Very good!!! We would come back if ever visiting NYC again.
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Stephanie Gold
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is where I go when I want that comfort bowl of pasta and meatballs. Delicious, well-crafted food, and the best cauliflower side in the City. The staff is so friendly. The best part about this place is the consistency… always good food and always good service.
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Joe
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good for groups. We had 10 people. They initially gave our table to someone else, but then quickly resolved the issue. They don’t require prepay in advance for large groups which is great. Food is delicious as well, but sometimes needs more salt.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 230-5860
Website
https://www.themeatballshop.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
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
798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019-5639
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
9th Ave and 53rd St
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.