Conveniently located downtown, Balsam Inn has everything to please. We went on a busy Friday night with a reservation for 6 people. When we got there, the place was already full and very loud. The interior is delightfully decorated and the whole place is lighted with candles which creates a very intimate setting. Our waiter was very friendly and took his time answering the dozen of questions we had for him.
One of their specialties is called the flat bread and is made directly in front of you at the back of the restaurant. The best way to describe it is a very flat pita. It is best eaten with other dishes.
We also tried out their hunter sauce pappardelle which was excellent, their beef tartare which lacked flavour but came in a very generous portion, their white anchovies and egg Cesar salad, and their smoked herring and potato salad. Both salads were delicious but forgettable.
Overall, the price is affordable, the staff is friendly, and the food is good but not memorable. 3/5
Special note: go check out the bathroom!