From the get go, the staff is very concerned about the safety of their guests with distance, temperature checks and sanitization. Unfortunately, we walked in without a translator as we we were exploring the city. The chef was sweet enough to come over, as he knew English the most, to bring us hors d'oeuvres to welcome us. He was so patient as we pointed out dishes that were no longer on the menu from our google research. He then said that he would create a special pass for me with a bit of spice and the shrimp that I wanted. My pasta was amazing! Based off of what I showed him online, he was right on the money with all the flavors I was hoping for: a bit of a kick, beautifully cooked prawns and delicious tomato sauce concoction. The chef also came by with some dessert before sending us off our way! I could not have imagined a better experience at our first restaurant in Mexico City. The hospitality from the staff was beyond our anticipation and would highly recommend that everyone go and check out this beautiful restaurant! read more

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Hands down one of the best bakeries in town to just relax and get a little dessert in the evening. The chocolate and raspberry individual cake was to die for! I had to go a few nights for my fix! The chocolate croissant, jalapeño baguette, and fig tart just made it even better. You can sit with a nice latte and then take snacks to go. Prices are extremely reasonable and staff are quick to assist and make recommendations on the most fresh baked items they have! read more

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We had pastries and coffee on the bakery side. It seemed like an upscale Mexican bakery. I like how you still pick your pastries with tongs, the traditional way. Our friend recommended the gourmet concha and the day of the dead bread. I got a gourmet concha, blackberry jam and cream cheese bear claw, and cajeta nut donut to share for the table. If you're sharing, you have to tear- they didn't have knives available. I'd like to come back and try the cheese cake and tarts- which looked beautiful. You can't just get a slice- you have to get the whole pie. Alas, another day. read more

Ballarò - Blackberry jam and cream cheese bear claw, cajeta nut donut, gourmet concha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

I can't speak to the restaurant but the bakery next door is the best i've found in mexico city. I got 8 different pastries, all of incredibly high quality, for about 7 US dollars lolll. Highway robbery!! No conozco al restaurante pero la panadería al lado es la mejor que he encontrado en la cdmx. Compré 8 pasteles diferentes, todos de calidad altísima, por 123 pesos jaja. Qué ganga! read more

I would highly recommend anyone traveling to Mexico City to stop by , and eat at this place. I had their Salmon omelette, and it was simple delicious. They have many options to drinking excellent tea. The customer service is also excellent. read more

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We have eaten here twice, the first time for breakfast serving delicious pastries and twist on great Mexican cuisine we loved it and the service was excellent. The second time not so great they did not have the wine we ordered and suggest a replacement over twice the piece, the food came very good Italian, I had pasta and my husband had pizza. Our wine had still not arrived as we were finishing up the wine arrived a Soave which was warm when we specifically requested cold. As we asked for the check the manager asked if we wanted to take the wine with us as it was still not cold, we declined and paid our bill and left. Too bad read more

Ballarò - Papperdell - Coffee & Tea Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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I'm in town for a short visit and stumbled across this gem by accident while taking a walk though Colonia Roma. I stood a line for a bit to enter into the bakery where the selection of sweets and pan dulce is a bread lover's paradise. If bread isn't really your thing (and why wouldn't it be?), not to worry! There are plenty of handcrafted cakes, fruit tarts, and the like to boot. In case that wasn't enough, there is a barista on duty 24/7 for your caffeine needs. The Matcha Latte is must. Deliciously creamy and the matcha flavor is JUST right. The man outside who took our food order had impeccable timing; he even came into the bakery as we were finishing up our purchase to let us know he would bring our food order outside for us. And so he did! Armed with our various breads/sweets, and a DELICIOUS mini coconut cake to boot, we were handed our food order to go and Ubered home. Now, most food tends to not travel well, but this food breaks the mold. Nothing was out of place, everything was tightly secured, and boy, were we in for a treat. My daughter ordered the "Truffato", 2 sunny side up eggs with goat cheese, a different kind of cheese on top, sitting atop soft potatoes, with the option to douse the entire thing in delicious truffle oil. She's an absolute sucker for truffle, so this choice was a no-brainer. And of course, I loved it too. I ordered an omelette with poblano sauce on top, which came with salad (something I've been craving ever since I got here). Incredibly satisfied and our stomachs full, we headed off to the hair salon for more shenanigans. Would most definitely recommend this place for anyone in the area. Yum yum!! read more

Ballarò - Matcha Latte with a swan design. So beautiful. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

The waiter charged me a 20% tip without asking me, perhaps because he thought I was a tourist. I don't plan on returning. El mesero me cobró una propina de 20% sin preguntarme, tal vez pensó que era turista. No voy a volver. read more

Oh my goodness! Here it goes. My waiter was a sweet man who did a fine 8/10 waiterly job. I found little fault in his attentions, but beyond this any redeeming qualities of this restaurant came to a screeching halt. Well... the artisanal bread, grassy phenolic olive oil and balsamic vinegar were actually solid and a promising start. I had high hopes that were not dashed by the well-balanced house red that arrived on the heels of the yeasty crusty goodness with an air of austerity lightened with just a touch of fruit-forward character. Things were looking good. Soon, my "New York" steak arrived with it's side of spaghetti and veggie compliments. This is where the train seemed to leave it's rails and plunge headlong into an abysmal canyon, the depth of which may prove difficult to convey. To begin with the lesser evils, the veggies were more like really bad dancers than inoperable tumors. A roasted spring onion stood alone and proud above some confused green beans who rested uncomfortably atop a few slices of pineapple. They were not smiling. Captain Creative here found that mixing the beans and piña brought them to a nearly sub-passable level, but there was no question that the onion wanted no part in these shenanigans. To the right, a tiny bowl of bland, molto al dente spaghetti begged me for some olive oil, salt, and pepper. I was happy to acquiesce, crunch crunch. I was going to make it! Finally, my eyes fell upon the beef. I know it was beef. I've had it in many forms, but this was no New York cut. It was definitely new... something. It was far wider than any New York strip I've ever seen. It was 1/2 an inch thick, and the fat cap was so dense with connective tissue that I couldn't manage to grind down a single bite. I'm quite certain that this imposter originated somewhere far far away from the top of the short loin. After heavily medicating the unseasoned beast with a dose of salt and pepper, and sadly cutting away the tendon-like fat, I was rewarded with something that teased me with a suggestion of cowy flavor, uninspiring but palatable. In all of this confusion, I had forgotten about my proud spring onion, which I now proceeded to slice up and apply to some oil and vinegar soaked bread slices. A moment of relief! I smiled when I remembered that I could still wash all of this down with a pretty fair red. Life has it's ups and downs, and I knew that with a dose of my favorite dessert, creme brulee, I was bound to finish up on a high note. Well... my finishing moments arrived, a bit less like some soaring Heifetz finale than the dying screams of a small tortured... never mind. I wasn't sure anyone on earth would believe what I faced, so I had to document it with my trusty 6s+. It was a soup, and a very thin soup indeed. There actually was no crust or custard in the accepted sense of the words. Runny from top to bottom. The cream for my coffee was a dairy substitute. Bear in mind that this was at a high-end restaurant in one of the gastronomical capitals of planet earth. I called my waiter over, thanked him for his great service, took good care of him, and left with my tail between my legs. Earlier that day, I had enjoyed one of the best dining experiences in memory. Entropy? Negentropy? Not sure what was going on here, but I suspect the message is more Pema Chodron than Stephen Hawking. read more

Ballarò - Creme Brulee? Whoa! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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From the outside of this building on the corner of Durango, you are drawn in immediately. From the Egyptian-like/plant dominated rooftop terrace, to the bread from every country in the panaderia, everything demands a closer look. On a cool Friday night, of course dressed in just very relaxed jeans and sweatshirt, I opted for an outside table due to how incredibly nice the dining area was inside, and I was not really feeling suited to blend with the beautiful inside with my casual attire, just a personal choice. No worries, the hostess and waiter treated me with with ROYALTY, the chef came out and served complementary appetizers to me since I had to wait for the Lasagna as a main meal. The three individual appetizers of the best tomatoes, meats, and spices on bread was appetizing to say the least. The lasagna game, and literally you had the best of well baked cheese around the bowl, amazing meat that embraced softer cheese on the other side of the bowl, and sauce mixed with spice to add to the meat as you wanted it. I have had lasagna from homemade to so many great restaurants, and this was a different taste than alot of what I had in the past - yet so delicious and so filling, I could not even consider the dessert menu. Service was impeccable, the establishment itself breathtaking, and a great way to take in a great italian meal and pck up a wide variety of bread and desserts that will linger for a long time! read more

Traveling from US to eat here. This place was fantastic. The bakery, the appearance, the people and the service was great. I ordered 3 pizzas, best I have ever had. Also, Americano coffee tasted fresh and delicious. The pastries were so appealing and they make everything from scratch, will be coming back. read more

Ballarò - Awesome!! Bread was perfect!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Service service service is really bad. Been there twice, and in both occasions the waiter made me feel they were doing me a favor. They are rude. Had to speak with the manager. The food was really good, spresso was great. read more

Came here for brunch before our flight back home. We also picked out some pan dulce to bring with us on our flight. Firstly, loved brunch. We ordered enfrijoladas, coffee and hot chocolate. Everything was delicious and tasty. I tried different enfrijoladas during our trip to CDMX and these definitely take the gold medal. The coffee and hot chocolate were fresh and authentic tasting too. The pan dulce made it back to the states and was enjoyed by our family - everyone loved the fluffy consistency and fresh taste. Will be coming back here on our next visit. read more

Ballarò - Enfrijoladas! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

The lentil soup was amazing but the cannelloni where completely undercooked and to salty, did not had time to return it, so what was most amazing when I asked for the check they didn't even pretended to care after I told them how bad the food tasted, I am sure not to come back to this place again read more

We were walking by on our way to dinner, and our 3 year old son saw the North Pole Christmas decorations, so we stopped to take a look. Sharon was unbelievably sweet with our son, holding him up to get a better view and showing him all the decorations. After dinner we walked by again and our son wanted to see Sharon, so we stopped for a drink and dessert. She was great with him again and mom and dad even got a little time to enjoy our drink in peace! Great place, great service. read more

One star because of their horrible service. We weren't allowed to sit at their "restaurant" side since we did an "auto service." We were directed to the auto service section and the chairs were put away. I asked the gentleman nicely if he'd let us sit at the restaurant side and he said no since they'd be closing soon even though there were customers still eating. 3.5 stars for the taste of their baked goods and 4 stars for their baked goods selection. If I would've had better customer service I would've gave this business 5 stars. read more

We found thos gem on our trip to Mexico City. We just love love love the food here. We visited 3 times so far. The pastries and cakes rival France and Italy and Pizzas and pastas are so delicious. Pier, the owner is a perfect gentleman and he was so kind to us. read more

We stumbled into this restaurant by accident. We had a most delicious breakfast. The coffee was the best we have had in Mexico City. Quick and polite service. However, what is note worthy is the way the crew was run. I have worked in major restaurants my whole life. Being on vacation I sat back and watched the flow. There was no discernable "commander", but it ticked like a Swiss watch. Further, their bakery is fashioned European / Mediterranean, careful attention to details. Probably commissioned by a classically trained baker / chef. The baking area did not have that "hint of beer" smell which is a dead give away for sloppy baking logistics. This does not happen by mistake. Someone knows what they are doing. read more

Bruschetta was delicious, but we ordered the spaghetti we ordered were so BAD! Completely undercooked and taste way to salty, it also took them 30+ mins to get our spaghetti, poor service read more