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Baazi

4.0 (122 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Malabari Lobster Tail
Will S.

Delicious meal with generous portion sizes and a great deal on Pulsd /- $59.99 app, two entree, desert and cocktails!! Lobster curry and the fried cauliflower appetizer were standouts. Ambiance and service need some work, but the food is spectacular.

Paneer Ke Sholey ($16)
Ameya B.

Walked in on a Sunday evening for dinner - our first time in our neighborhood Indian place. We wanted to find out our go-to Indian restaurant and were hoping Baazi would hit the spot. Unfortunately it did not! Service however was pretty good and they have a very friendly staff. We got two glasses of wine and ordered Paneer Ke Sholey ($16), Amritsari Fish ($17) - which was absolutely excellent, 2-day Dal Makhani ($19) - their website has a typo in the price and this is not for $29! Food came within 20 minutes of ordering and the Paneer Ke Sholey was presented in a very nice way! Might visit again for the convenience of location and friendly staff.

Dumpukht Lamb biryani, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan
Christine L.

Nice upscale Indian restaurant on the UWS w/ tasty food and good service! Ordered a couple things but the gosht biryani was my favorite- flavorful w large chunks of lamb. I liked the presentation as well w baked naan over the pot and served w raita (yogurt sauce). Their naan is so fluffy and served warm. We also tried a mango cocktail which tasted like puréed mangoes- delicious!

Lobster
Sunita H.

Came here on a pulsd deal $59 for 3 courses with a bottle of wine. We combined two vouchers and every meal was magical. I had the lobster dish, my mom had the branzino, my husband had the chicken korma and my step father had the butter chicken. My mom usually brings her own chilies to dinner and the server noticed and joked that they also have chilies at the restaurant lol he even gave her some more to eat her meal with. So needless to say, the service was fantastic. As for Ambiance, the restaurant is beautiful, it's on the smaller side but I noticed that there was an upstairs. All in all if you like indian food, I'd encourage you to try Baazi. Definitely get both the gulab jamon and the kulfi as well!

BANARASI ALOO ANGOORI TIKKI
Marina B.

We reserved a table for dinner but found their dining room full and were seated upstairs. It felt more like an event space and had a vastly different ambience than downstairs. There were empty cardboard boxes laying around and bright fluorescent lights (you'll see my food pics, I did NOT use a flash lmao). Service was pretty slow and we waited 15+ mins for a beer and papadums (two items with practically zero prep). The food, once we got it, was good. My favorite was the aloo angoori tikki. Could have been 4 starts if service and ambience had been any better.

Dal Makhani & Garlic Naan
Vanessa A.

Dined here on a Wednesday evening with no reservation. Almost all tables downstairs were occupied. During the meal I noticed they have seating on a second level as well. Slightly limited menu for vegans, which is what my friend is, because dishes we were considering had cream in them. They kept it out of the cauliflower dish so sure could have it. We ordered several dishes thinking it might be too much but we ate everything and enjoyed them all! Luckily we had a 4-person table so there was room for everything! We started with the Channa Samosa and Baazi cauliflower. The cauliflower has a nice level of spice. The samosa is deconstructed but loved the preparation. I could just eat this! For my entree I had the dal makhani, which I knew I wanted ahead of time (luckily I read in another review that the price on their web site is incorrect and higher than it actually cost). We also got garlic naan and basmati rice (rice is not included with dishes). Overall an enjoyable dining experience!

The tamarind mule was amazing! The naan, korma, lamb chops, and dessert was !Friendly staff! Great atmosphere in the place! Would definitely come back here for my dad's bday!

Paneer Ke Sholey
Jalal B.

Excellent North Indian food, one of the best in Manhattan Valley. Kind of a hole in the wall with some cultural decor and friendly service. Order: 1.) paneer ke sholey -- DELICIOUS. I've never had this delicacy and I was so pleasantly surprised to try it. I'd return just to have only this again. It's sliced cottage cheese with a raisin-infused soft cheese spread over it. Cannot recommend more. 2.) the goat lal Maas (red meat) was excellent. Rich flavor, chef's kiss to the delicate cilantro infusion that came out every other bite. Drinks: Indian Summer was quite good because it had real mango pulp in it and couldn't taste the alc. The ginger margarita was also very good (spicy cup spicing).

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Sofia K.

Ate here at the recommendation of a relative. Chef Anand catered her close friend's wedding. Baazi is Asian fusion and delicious. The grilled paneer was delicious. The imli ribs were amazing but with ribs there is also layers of fat. Perfect to share. The chicken sirka pyaaz was very rich and flavorful.

paneer ke sholey

Food is delicious but portion size is abysmal!!! Like, We ordered the paneer and it was 2 small pieces. The biryani used to be great but this time it had absolutely no flavor. No salt. Terrible.

Butternut Squash Kofta
Pratibha S.

This place honestly far exceeded my expectations - generally I tend to think fancy Indian food is overpriced, but was really impressed by the quality/innovation of the food here. The butternut squash kofta was an absolute must, so crispy and melted in my mouth. Also LOVED the mango cocktail (Indian summer) - literally tasted exactly like mango nectar, wish all cocktails tasted like this :)

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Amazing service and even better food! The ambiance is perfect for a fancy casual meal. Definitely recommend

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I generally don't eat Indian/spicy food. Someone arranged this place for a group, so I am heading there. What is not at all spicy that I should aim to order? I don't have any other food restrictions.

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4.3(113 reviews)
0.8 mi•Upper West Side

Had such a great time. Came in on Friday night around 7:30 and was able to snag some seats for the…read moretwo of us. Drinks were great, super interesting would definitely recommend the Frostbite. Very well decorated, staff were so kind and attentive. I can understand why it's always so packed. Definitely put this place on your to-do list!

ONE BARTENDER FOR THE ENTIRE BAR -- READ BEFORE YOU GO:…read more I've never felt more gaslit by positive reviews in my life. The people calling this place "amazing" are either Sopranos fans, personally connected to management, or grading on an unbelievably generous curve. I have absolutely nothing to gain from distorting my experience. And judging by reviews like Benny R's below, I'm clearly not the only one saying this: if you go to The Scarlet, expect to wait forever, get ignored, and leave frustrated. And the worst part? It's not even a one-off bad night. I've been to The Scarlet multiple times, and every single visit has been the exact same mess: one bartender trying to run the entire place alone while customers sit around waiting endlessly for service. Last night (May 20), there were around 20-25 people in the bar between the tables and bar seats, and a single bartender was expected to do everything: make drinks, take orders, deliver cocktails to tables, clear space at the bar, all of it. Unsurprisingly, service moved at a glacial pace. My date and I were seated when we arrived and after waiting 30 minutes without anyone coming over, I finally had to walk up to the bar and order my own drink. It was deeply uncomfortable and unprofessional. Management charging $25 per cocktail while refusing to properly staff the place is ridiculous. If you're going to price drinks like a luxury lounge, at least operate like one. MEMO TO MANAGEMENT - stop being cheap and hire another bartender. Your customers are paying enough to deserve basic service.

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Arthouse Bar

Arthouse Bar

4.1(47 reviews)
1.1 mi•Upper West Side

Perfect chill date night cocktail location. Meet someone for a biz meeting here, nice happy hour-…read moreopen seating and cool vibe. Drinks reasonable prices for location. A Latin jazz trio started to play and the vibe was chill , adult and calm. Highly recommend

"Things to Consider":…read more 1. Food - fine if you want to pay hotel prices for food that you can get at a New Jersey or Long Island mall at much lower prices. Paper plates, plastic cutlery and pita chips warmed and served in the bags they came in. 2. Service - non-existent. No staff members acknowledge your arrival. You either have to wave madly or go to the bar and ask for a drink. The staff is always closing early with the staff excuse that "we are not busy" yet guests are routinely turned away. The staff is not happy and begrudge being there. DO NOT believe in the hours posted on the website. There is a built-in clientele but the staff can't wait to close it down. I don't know what is wrong with management but they have lost the plot. 3. Ambience - The space could be so much better than it is. The lighting is okay but the seating in the bar area is not appropriate. The adjoining cafe has a better feeling. Ambience has a lot to do with making guests feel welcome - this staff doesn't understand the meaning of hospitality but they should not be blamed. It is clear they have no training and are not held to any standard. If you want to go to a great space, go to the Wallace Hotel around the corner (I am NOT affiliated with them... have just gone there many times). It is so sad to see a place with such potential be so poorly run, especially as they have such little competition. The Arthouse Bar has the potential to be THE leading cocktail/music/late-night bar on the Upper West Side.

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The Wallace Lounge

4.4(37 reviews)
1.1 mi•Upper West Side

I was warmly welcomed at the reception podium and escorted to my table. I was immediately calmed…read moreby the subdued lighting, the fireplace, and the elegant ambiance. The server appeared quickly, and she cheerfully took my order for a glass of Chablis (oops, sorry, no Chablis tonight) and Tuna Nori Tartare. The Italian wine -- my second choice -- was more than suitable. So far, a pleasant experience. The Nori arrived promptly, with four bite-size pieces beautifully presented on a small plate. I popped the first Nori into my mouth and ... OMG ... I'm hardly exaggerating when I say it's one of the worst things I've ever tasted! I hate to complain, and so I didn't. Instead, I wrapped the remaining pieces in a tissue and disposed of them in the restroom bin. I returned to my table and ordered the Truffle Potato Croquettes instead. Not amazing, but light years better than the tartare! At this point I nearly departed, but the jazz trio were setting up and I was interested in having a listen. I ordered a second glass of wine, the other Italian choice on the menu, which was quite lovely. The musicians launched into their first number at 7pm sharp and they were world class! Outstanding musicians. I mean, really outstanding! This more than made up for any culinary shortcomings earlier in the evening. All of this to say, I'd return to The Wallace for the music, but not for the food! :-)

Cool sexy date night place. Def a fun vibe. The service was good. Food was good. Music was good !read more

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Parla

Parla

4.4(248 reviews)
1.2 mi•Upper West Side
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I stopped by Parla for pizza and honestly--what an experience. From the moment I walked in, the…read moreservice stood out. While I was waiting for a table, multiple staff members checked in on me and even offered a drink, which made me feel genuinely taken care of before I even sat down. Once seated, that level of attentiveness didn't miss a beat. The team was warm, welcoming, and consistently made sure everything was just right without being overbearing. We ordered the Hot Hunny pizza and the Burrizza--both completely different but equally incredible. The flavors were unique, well-balanced, and honestly just exquisite. The ambiance tied everything together perfectly--super cozy, inviting, and with a cute, stylish vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Safe to say, I've found a new go-to spot in the city. Next time though, I'm definitely making a reservation!

Yum!!! Only been here once but of my fav pizzas in NY…read more We had a hot hunny pizza and kale salad. Hot hunny was clearly a specialty. No notes. We took it to go and it re heated great too. They had a lot of fun and different flavors on the menu. Kale salad had some unique flavors but was tasty. They had some pastas and other dishes on the menu as well It's hard to get in here, we made a resv a few days before at 2pm on a Sat for the counter. There was some open seats around but still pretty busy. For a prime time resv probably need to book it in advance. The restraunt inside was cute and modern, there's a section with big windows.

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Rampoldi - Birds of Paradise

Rampoldi

4.4(81 reviews)
1.7 mi•Upper West Side
Large group friendly
Free WiFi

A really nice spot to go before a show at Lincoln Center. There is live music, the space is elegant…read moreand fine, the dining is also quite fine, and the service is over the top. The food isn't anything like Jean Georges, it's simply just real food made fancy, but really well done. The pizzas are good. The duck confit is one of the best duck confits i've ever had, the pasta was decent, the bread and olive oil amazing. In essence every dish is just really really good. In If you needed a textbook great duck confit, grand marnier souffle, and margherita pizza Rampoldi is the place while wowing you with service and entertaining you with the space and music. BTW you must get the souffle. If you don't it's a crime. It doe stake an extra 20 minutes so keep that in mind. You are unlikely to make as tasty of a souffle. Hard to dislike the spot, it's not cheap, but you're not coming here if you want to be cheap.

We came to this restaurant after going to the NYC ballet at Lincoln center. Super convenient…read morelocation if you are catching a show, this was literally less than5 min walking. Rampoldi has an elegant atmosphere; loved the live piano music, and considering the time we arrived, we got the perfect table to enjoy the music. I forget the name of our server, but she was attentive and warm, making the entire experience very enjoyable. I wanted to love the food, but I just liked it, not bad by any means, but just standard. I may give this place a try again soon again. They have a special early dinner menu that works around the Lincoln center performances, may try place again when I come to another show. Bonus tip if you are driving in you can park for free right on the street by Rampoldi after 7:00 pm ;)

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Prohibition

3.9(521 reviews)
0.7 mi•Upper West Side
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A Must-Visit NYC Gem: Incredible Music, Food, and Energy! If…read moreyou want the ultimate New York City night out, Prohibition is the place to be! We had an absolute blast from the moment we stepped inside. The whole experience--from the warm welcome at the door to the high-energy live music--was 10/10. The Food Experience: Truly Next Level The food here isn't just "bar snacks"--it's a full-on culinary experience. We tried several dishes and honestly, every single one was a hit: * Grandma's Sunday Sauce: This was the star of the show. It's pure comfort in a bowl and tastes like it's been simmering for days. * The Bacon: You can't go wrong here. It's perfectly prepared, smoky, and dangerously addictive. * The Burrata: So fresh and creamy--the perfect way to start the meal. * Crispy Shrimp: These had the perfect crunch and were packed with flavor. The Vibes & Service The host set the tone right away with a great welcome, and the service throughout the night was seamless. It's rare to find a spot that balances a sophisticated "speakeasy" atmosphere with such friendly, attentive staff. And of course, the music! The live band was electric and kept the energy high all night long. The "Roaring 20s" vibe is so well-done--it feels intimate but exciting at the same time. Final Verdict I would definitely suggest Prohibition to everyone! Whether you're a local or just visiting the city, this is the spot for great food, amazing service, and a vibe you won't find anywhere else. We'll definitely be back for more!

We came to this place to have a get together with friends…read more The ambiance was incredible! Very chic and low lighting was perfect for a Saturday night. They had live music which was also so much fun! We sang along and enjoyed our drinks and food. My husband got the braised pork shank and I got the grandmas sauce pasta dish. DELICIOUS!! We had the lamb and burratta with truffle fries to share- also to die for. We ended the night with some espresso martinis for a sweet ending. Amazing food, great service and entertainment. Definitely will come back! Ask for Ty! Best server!!

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