The ambiance was beautiful and the service was warm and attentive, but unfortunately the food was disappointing. Our waiter suggested ordering the first courses before deciding on mains so we could gauge how full we were - and honestly, I'm glad he did, because we ended up not wanting to continue with the meal. If you're looking for authentic Indian food, this probably isn't the place for you. The flavors felt very Americanized and lacked the depth and spice you'd expect from traditional Indian cuisine. The experience itself was pleasant, but the food just didn't live up to expectations. read more

The place was understaffed by 2 people who called out but the service was really slow. It took us 30 minutes to served water and to get our menus. We tried the Aloo dumplings $15 Chicken baos $12 Lamb cheela $24 Roasted tofu - $30 Roasted cabbage - $32 Chicken with spinach - $35 The portions of the appetizers were insanely small The roasted tofu and cabbage seemed to have the same sauce The lamb cheela was the size of a Taco Bell taco The chicken bao had no real flavor Overall we spent $100 per person, spent 2.5 hours there, nothing had an impactful Indian flavor punch, and everyone left feeling hungry read more

This is a beautiful restaurant! Great ambience. Very friendly service that accommodated our need to be somewhere at a certain time. Food came out fast. The garlic naan is made in-house with great flavor, but it wasn't as soft and warm as I would have liked. The chicken ghee roast was good but hoping for more flavor. The curry was great. The monkfish was a little salty. Happy hour menu looks appetizing. I'll try that if I'm ever in NY again. read more

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This was a cool experience. I tried the vegetarian tasting menu, which was full of creative fusion dishes. Tarts - the potato tart was spicy, and the tamarind date one was a bit tart and sweet. Both tarts were crispy and topped with some fresh herbs. Uttappam - also filled with a spicy potato filling. Eggplant - I enjoyed this one. The eggplant was a bit spicy and creamy, and the fried potato noodles added a great crunch. Paneer - great use of ingredients here. The tomatillo salsa was intensely tart, and contrasted nicely with the rich beurre blanc. Kombu over the top added a slight savory note. Jackfruit Roast - intensely creamy and spicy. I loved the flaky layered parotta on the side. Maitake - my other favorite dish. The maitake and huitlacoche mushrooms were deliciously savory. The korma gravy with corn was creamy, roasty, with a touch of sweetness to balance everything. The garlic naan on the side was fresh and buttery. Sorbet - a nice, intensely tart palate cleanser. Pistachio Nimish - salted pistachios, chai ice cream with the perfect texture, and a rose flavored ice over the top. Guava - a little candy to end the meal. Great fruit flavor. A Place in the Garden - this was a light and refreshing cocktail. I was hoping for a bit more strong herbal notes, but it was pleasant enough. I enjoyed my experience here overall, and it's a fair price for a tasting menu. The vegetarian option is about $125. My total for the meal, cocktail, tax, and tip was around $185. read more

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I came here to an event in their private room downstairs. The decor is stunning!! The downstairs has a bathroom and coat rack. Our server George was attentive. I had a glass of wine. The food was delicious. They have plenty of vegetarian options. I had the roasted tofu as my entree. The appetizers were good but I forgot their names. The dessert was this apple sorbet thing that was incredible. Great vibes in here an equally as good food read more

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Really want to give them a perfect 5, but their service was painfully slow, consistent with what many Yelpers have mentioned on their reviews. Getting reservations was a breeze, and the layout remains the same at this place, what was formerly Priyanka Chopra's failed venture - Sona. Katie got us seated and George was our host/waiter - who was pretty difficult to spot throughout our time here. Now that I am done complaining about the service, lets quickly get to the food which was absolutely fantastic. What to get? The standout dish of the evening was Jackfruit Ghee Roast ($30) - the most delicious Jackfruit dish I have every had. Creamy, spice balanced, and flavor packed. This with Malabar Parotha was a banger combination. Market Beets ($20) stood out in small bites, thanks to the delicious walnut chikki, and the smoked mayo sauce with Kolhapuri Chicken Bao was really tasty. Roasted Bombay Corn Ribs ($12) can be skipped, and so can the Biryani Chicken Wings ($16). Their seasonal cocktail - a Gin & Tonic with cucumber and mint was refreshing. Cocktails overall were enjoyable. We tried all their desserts which include a pistachio icecream, gulab jamun with coriander, and icecream sandwich. Desserts overall were an absolute letdown and I wouldn't recommend any of them. If you have an absolute sugar craving, go with icecream sandwich! If they figure out their service staffing, I see no reason why Passerine can't be a New York favorite. With a gifted chef who balances flavor so well, the core ingredient of this restaurant is up to the mark! read more

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The service here stood out to me as did the overall decor and vibe of the restaurant. It has a large interior and we noticed that under the tables there was a padding of sorts we guessed were to manage noise and echo. To that point, despite it being very full, I never felt like I was shouting and could enjoy a comfortable conversation with my friend. The food itself was good, but a solid 4-stars (maybe 3.5) as I don't know if anything will be memorable for me long term. We got the Chicken Kofta, Aloo Dumpling, Crispy Cauliflower, Slow Roasted Cabbage, and Monkfish (plus garlic naan and rice). Out of everything, the amuse bouche and monkfish were the most memorable. For dessert we shared the Big Apple Gulab Jamun, which I found the perfect amount of sweet and refreshing. I have to say everything was plated and presented beautifully. I wanted to love this place, but the smaller plates we got didn't live up to how good that amuse bouche was. It was a very good, comfortable meal but should I return it'll likely be more for the ambiance and service. read more

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Food was phenomenal! Every item we got was flavorful, unique, and mouth-watering. Unfortunately, Passerine seemed very understaffed the night we were there, which did affect our experience, so have to knock off one star. What we got: Red Lapwing mocktail - Similar to a Negroni, was very good Aloo Dumpling - Great and spicy, like an East Asian dumpling but with a South Asian twist Crispy Cauliflower - My favorite! Very flavorful and crispy/saucy Jackfruit Ghee Roast - Super unique. By the name we actually thought this was a dosa, but this is a curry. The jackfruit had a very interesting texture, and I loved that they included enough of the sauce to prevent this from being dry Yellow Daal Fry - Solid yellow daal, no complaints Fenugreek Thepla - Didn't get to try this since they ran out......They gave us roti instead Ambemohar Rice - Got this as a side for the curries and glad we did since the roti was not enough for our dishes Also, the amuse bouche they provide is GREAT! Vegetarian friendly? Yes lots of good options, and we enjoyed all of our dishes above! (our friends who got the meat dishes really enjoyed their dishes as well) Ambiance: Vibes were great, and good for date night or even groups if you want to try a bunch of items. We were in the dining room, but the "drawing room" area where you wait has some couches/tables in case you just want to grab a quick drink. Service: Our reservation was at 8:15PM and somehow they had run out of both a single malt whiskey and the thepla.... We also didn't get our cocktails until 8:45PM and didn't start getting our food until 9:30PM, (and we finally got all of our food around 10:00pm). All of our servers were very nice, and I usually never complain about the service, but the place was clearly understaffed. I think this must have been an off night, since their GM Zelda did come apologize and they did give us a free appetizer which was nice. Hopefully they either hire more people and/or this was an off night since the food really was phenomenal! read more

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I came here for NYC restaurant week. The food was very good! The portion was a bit smaller, but everything was tasty. The highlight was definitely the desserts. They were incredible. Service was excellent. The restaurant was incredibly decorated and I loved how pretty the restaurant was. read more

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Came here with a friend. I like that they give an amuse bouche and a dessert with everything. Both were very welcome. The channa masala panisse was probably the favorite of the night. Very flavorful and fun to eat. We also ordered the yellow daal fry, the monkfish curry, a garlic naan, and the half roasted chicken. Something that was surprising was how the garlic naan actually tasted best on its own, not being dipped into the sauces of the other dishes, which is quite different from other South Asian restaurants that I've been, too. I feel each dish actually tasted best on its own instead of being mixed together. Personally liked the monkfish curry the best, but also really enjoyed the lentils in the half roasted chicken, which was also very juicy and cooked well. I will note that you have to cut away the meat from the bone of the chicken yourself. We also got the ice cream sandwich dessert, which was well done. It's very subtle how they elevated this dish, but definitely worth getting. The service was quick and attentive, and the space itself was beautiful. They also have an area in the front that is well decorated when you are waiting to be seated or waiting for your party to come. read more

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An upscale spot for contemporary Indian dining tucked into the heart of Flatiron -- we stopped by for Restaurant Week, so there was a pre-fixe menu which highlighted favorites from the usual dinner menus. The ambiance is lovely and the restaurant is spacious. It's a great spot for a celebration or for hosting parents if they're in town! The dishes were overall great -- the Monkfish Curry was a definite standout, packed some good heat and very unique. Both appetizers, the Shrimp and Channa Masala, were solid. I didn't feel strongly about the Big Apple Gulab Jamun but the Ice Cream Sandwich was great! My one knock is that service was really slow -- I understand a chill pacing for meals, but we were left waiting for a noticeable while between courses. read more

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If you wanted a fancy night out around Flatiron area, Passerine is definitely up your alley. When you walk in, it'll be as though you've been transported to an upscale hotel in London. Perfect for those intimate gatherings, Passerine offers an open lounge, as well as a well stocked bar. Service was good but I think they were still working out the kinks. To be fair, my friend booked our reservation within the first month of Passerine's opening. Presentation was fabulous and keep in mind that you're paying essentially for that since most of the dishes are played up versions of the classic Indian dishes you would usually find. If you're looking for classic Indian flavors, this may not be it for you. However, for a fancy night out in town, this is worth the stop. read more

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The easiest 10/10. Not only do Passerine's menu of worldly flavors pack a memorable punch, but their innovative cocktail (and mocktail) program is equally exquiste, with an abundance of concoctions to explore throughout the evening. Add to that the obvious fact that Passerine's owners designed their space with a meticulous eye combined with an earnest love for community and third spaces, and you simply can't go wrong with a night out here. Fave dishes: Monk Fish, Chicken Ghee Roast, Roasted Tofu. Fave beverages: Captivated, Captured, Mallard. Yes, take my word for it but DO go check it out ;-) read more

Passerine - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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In the midst of the modern-Indian renaissance that NYC appears to be experiencing, Passerine is a standout option that exhibits an interesting menu, outstanding service, and great cocktails. The restaurant interior is incredibly well decorated and features warm colors and a welcoming atmosphere. The service was stellar, with Michelin-quality attentiveness and accommodation. Food highlights include the amuse bouche (complimentary!) and the lamb tartare. The lamb tartare was incredible, paired with to fried shiso leaves, it might be my favorite rendition of a tartare that I've ever had. Must order. The uttapam was stellar as well, in what turned out to be an uttampam taco-like creation (caviar available on top as a supplement). The mains had a bit less of a wow-factor, but still worthy of being on the menu. I think I'd reorder the roasted cabbage if I came again. If you come here (and you should), I'd focus exploring the starters. For now, I think they're a bit more interesting than the mains. I'm eager to go back and explore more of the menu! read more

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Honestly if you're Indian and you go to an Indian restaurant and there are no Indians, its a trap. Run. Its basically an Americanized restaurant that serves "Indian food" with a twist or so they claim. The amuse bouche (complimentary) is a popular snack in India called achappam or rose cookies less than 57 cents for 20 to 35 cookies. The shrimp was three pieces and tasted meh. The Aloo dumplings tasted nothing Indian or with a twist. Had better Asian dumplings. The Scallion uttappam utter disappointment came like tacos and tasted bland. Ive had better tacos and uttappam. The monkish another disappointed. Beef nihari was okay. Dessert was a miss. Modern Indian cuisine may not be for all Indians. Won't be coming here again. My friend is American Indian and was disappointed too. Maybe their target audience is different. Won't be coming here again. The Ambience is pretty but thats about it. My suggestion is skip this and go to another modern Indian restaurant thats just a block away. Its food is delicious. read more

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I loved the vibes and interior design of @passerinenyc and it was a nice experience dining there. Each dish was beautifully plated and tasted refined. My favorites were the aloo dumpling and the delicious cocktail! Did not like the channa masala as it was extremely salty. Keep in mind that their food is more contemporary than traditional Indian, and most are best shared. I'd be happy to go again even just for a drink and to enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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I came here with a friend whom I hadn't seen in years since he left NYC. As we reminisced of our years in the city, we thoroughly enjoyed the 7 course non-vegetarian dinner. Service was polite and friendly - from checking in, coat check, the bar, and ordering. Water constantly available. Maybe twice The cocktails were refreshing- I enjoyed the Captivated. The flavors were spectacular. Standouts were the tuna tartare with caviar, the cod, a the short rib, and the naan... and the dessert with a combo of cold and room temperature, flavors of rose and pistachio, was the perfect way to end the meal. The space is also gorgeous. At $140 for a 7-course pre-fixe, to enjoy upscale Indian, the value is immense. I will have to come back here with my wife! read more

I want to preface this review as I visited Passerine as part of a dining event, so my experience may differ from a standard evening here. I arrived and was seated promptly, the pacing throughout the meal was very quick (there was a second seating at 8pm but first dish was served at 5:45 and was finished and walking out of the door by 7:15). Our meal started with the Chickpea Sponge Dhokla, which was not my favourite dish. The flavour was great but I found the sponge itself slightly dry and not to my taste. We then moved on to the Aloo Dumpling, this was delicious and the sauce that it was served with was just divine (slight spicy and really added an extra depth to the dish). The next course was my standout for the evening, the Shrimp Koliwada. This was AMAZING, shrimp was cooked perfectly (with a lovely crispiness to the outside) and the sauce it was served with was delicious. I could have eaten another 10 plates of this dish and if I were to return to Passerine it would be for more of these! Next course was an off menu item, Chicken Nihari. The garlic naan this was served with was lovely and the sauce itself was also outstanding. The thing I found with the dish with ouch was that the chicken was either slightly under seasoned or there just wasn't enough sauce to go with the dish. This is probably entirely personal preference but I do like a lot of sauce with dishes like this, especially where I want extra sauce to mop up with my naan bread, and this just didn't quite have enough. It has the potential to be a standout dish, just with a couple of minor tweaks. Our meal ended with an ice cream sandwich, which was just ok (although I did like the chocolate chips working the ice cream). I had also ordered a cocktail to go with my meal, the green magpie, which I highly recommend. The cocktail was really fresh tasting and paired with the food wonderfully. I am not sure I would visit Passerine again, there are just so many restaurants to try in NYC, although if a friend wanted to visit I wouldn't necessarily be disappointed. I also really enjoyed listening to the chef about the background for some of the dishes and his philosophy on cooking. If you are in the area and want something a little bit different to try then you should give Passerine a try. read more

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Really excellent. Only downside was being seated at a table that later filled over capacity with a large, noisy group. Bar, food and service are top notch. Thanks especially to our server so earned us off ordering two cabbage small plates, as one was more than sufficient. Wine list was interesting, we tried an orange wine that was excellent. The dessert of blood orange sorbet and caramel miso ice cream was special. read more

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We came here on a Saturday evening, was fairly easy to get reservations - we got it the day off. There is lounge area upfront with nice couches, where you can get some drinks and wait for a table. Between the two of us we did a fully vegetarian dinner: Appetizers - Chana masala and Cauliflower. (Both decent, but ridiculously small portions.) Mains - Cabbage (very good - totally unexpected), squash (hard pass) Sides - garlic naan ( very good) and Ambemohar rice (a childhood fave) Dessert - pistachio something (nonsense!) The drinks menu was pretty good (good selection of wines/cocktails) The service was great, the ambience is nice - but the food honestly wasn't special. Like trying to make non mainstream dishes (like paneer, chicken tikka) is not always a great thing, specially when you have such limited variety. read more

This was our high end dining place in NYC, and it was outstanding, from the minute you walk in, you get that they have their act together feel. They take your coats when you check in . It's a complete dining experience in that the service was first rate, the ambiance was perfect, and the food was so different and interesting and flavorful. The restaurant has a nice chill bar area when you enter with seating in case your early for your reservation or just want to come and relax before dinner. It's a great space with couches . We were on time for our reservation so got seated straight away. It's a very modern restaurant but has a softness to it. Great music in the background too. The menu is like no other Indian restaurant been to, which I love. You literally read each item and think hmm I wonder what that's like. They start you off with a kitchen sample on the house, which I have no idea what it was really, but it was crispy on the base, with a avocado mousse on top , pomegranate seeds, roe and edible flowers. Like a little pre sparkle in your mouth! Drinks! They have a great cocktail menu, and lots of wine and beer too. We all had something different, glass of Rosé, forest wagtail, spotted nutcracker and the carrion crow cocktails. All were excellent and unique. Great ingredients and great sipping drinks. We ordered a slew of things off the menu to share and everyone was flavor forward, beautifully presented and left us wanting to order more. I love how each item we ordered was bought out individually and explained to us. They also switched out silverware several times. I definitely had some favorites but loved trying them all. First off the chicken kofta, one of my faves, creamy sauce, truffle and pickled mushrooms. Never had it like this but yes please next time! Perfect start. The scallion Uttapum also delicious, like little tacos held together in a bed of dried buckwheat, crispy and soft inside. The monkfish was spectacular, the sauce didn't look like much but packed a punch. The hay smoked dayboat scallops were another favorite of mine. The sauce again amazing, creamy coconut , broccoli rabe, and the scallops melted in your mouth. I could have eaten it all myself. The red rice Ganji was good, but probably wouldn't get it again as it wasn't so flavorful, and a little watery. Still interesting and different. The pork belly was also unique to Indian as I've never seen it on a menu in an Indian restaurant, again not on my do over list, it wasn't what we expected and not flavorful as the others, again still good! The blue corn Bhakri, served with brown butter, this was awesome, the butter so good, and the bhakri was a perfect bread with the dishes, so pretty too. They've apparently won an award for the Bhakri. The last menu item we got was the chicken saag. This was a larger dish perfect honestly for 4 to share even though it says for two to share. It didn't look so appealing as the other dishes as it was dark sauce based. But again major flavor. Served with naan bread. This was a nice end to our full on meal. We had so many different flavors throughout. We were all pleasantly not over full. Which is what I love about sharing. You get to try so many dishes. Not too much into the desserts so we passed but we did get these amazing little sweets when you get the bill, little lemon Madeline's and house made cumin caramels . Both were again so unique and tasty. Loved the Madeline's . Passerine was the perfect start to our NYC foodie adventure. You'd be a fool not to go. read more

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Yay! My search for delicious Indian food is over - Passerine delights. Really adorable set up between the bar and the dining area. I know it used to be another Indian place before (which I hadn't been to) so not sure how much of the design was present already vs a total revamp, but really love the atmosphere. The food was similarly lovely. Both the shrimp koluwada and the lamb tartare are absolute musts. I liked the channa panisse but my husband found the texture a little underwhelming. Entrees were a good size - the pork belly was flavorful and tender and went well with rice. The beef was also good but the flavors got lost when combining with rice. For two entrees would try either rice or nan - we got both and it was too much food. read more

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We went for dinner and immediately were struck by how gorgeous the decor and ambiance were inside the restaurant. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was great with the appetizers being my favorite. The grilled oysters and the lamb tartare were incredible and must try's in my opinion. For the entrees the meat was not quite as flavorful as I would've liked but the sauces they were in were amazing. The desert ice cream sandwich was rich and a perfect ending. read more

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Food is Excellent, particularly vegetarian dishes. Ate there last night. Service is decent (had to request menus) Lost a belonging there and emailed and called without a response. No one answers the phone or the enails and they intentionally require you to leave an email. So what is the point of asking people to email about a lost and found and then never responding? UPDATE: Had to go physically back to the restaurant to check but they had it in lost and found, safe. They just need to improve responding to emails / providing a way of contacting the restaurant in future. read more

Stumbled upon this place and was quite pleasantly surprised. We walked in at prime dinner hour and got 2 seats at the bar. The drinks were unique and everything on the menu was available. This is definitely elevated / fusion Indian but I really liked the balance of flavors. Though a simple dish, I really liked the daal in particular. Also loved the little bite they gave at the beginning! read more

I had really high hopes for this experience but ended up being underwhelmed. Food: Overall, seems that they care more about the presentation of the dishes than the actual flavor of the food. For apps, we ordered chicken kofta, lamb cheela, aloo dumpling, and Chana masala pannise. The chicken kofta and lamb cheela were genuinely great and the only standout dishes from the entire meal. The veg dishes were bland and the fusion elements were not additive. For mains, we ordered the cabbage, grilled maitake, and scallops. Both veg dishes were once again average and the cabbage was tougher than I would have expected. I enjoyed the coconut sauce for the scallop dish, but the scallops were overcooked and actually quite challenging to chew. We ordered the big apple gulab jamun for dessert, which came with a green apple flavored ice cream and apple crumbles - the ice cream flavor felt heavily artificial and was not additive to the gulab jamun. Service: Servers were generally attentive, though they seemed to forget about dietary restrictions at our table. Food came out relatively quickly and we did not feel rushed out at the end. Ambiance: The vibe inside is elevated and welcoming. Though I didn't particularly enjoy the food, I may consider returning to this place for happy hours and light bites given their drawing room and bar setup. read more

Horrible service; tiny portions; truly horrible service -- the food itself was relatively tasty but left hungry and I wish the service was not so completely indifferent -- in a city full of upscale delicious Indian food with service that actually cares about your experience, there's no reason to ever go back read more

Incredible food. Great vibe. The APPITIZERS filled us up and were amazing. Our goal was to have a great Diwali meal and we absolutely did ! Will be back !! read more

Passerine - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Some of the best Indian food I've ever had, I can not recommend this place enough. My partner and I have been back twice and brought his brother visiting from the UK, who is vegan and they had plenty of options for him. I am also gluten free and had plenty of delicious options, will definitely be coming back! read more

The food was incredible but unfortunately poorly run, the management was rude, and service was bad. Upon arriving for our 6:30 reservation we were told we would need to finish up by 8:15 because of their busy reservations. No problem, we said. Our brother was meeting us after so we told him to meet us there at 8:15. All the food was excellent but there was a 45 minute gap between our appetizers and our main courses, so our main courses didn't come until after 8. We didn't see our waiter during this 45 minute gap and had to flag down a bus person to ask for another bottle of wine, which finally came about 20 minutes later. During this time the waiters were gathered chatting off in a corner. We asked if our brother could sit with us while we finished up since the two tables around us were empty. Without looking at our table the manager said no because it wouldn't allow the waiters to serve the other tables, which were empty, and he couldn't be bothered to actually look to see that there was plenty of room at our table of 4 for someone to sit and not eat. Overall, excellent food but unfortunately horrible customer service for a restaurant of this quality food. Seems like they just don't have their act down, the manager has no people skills, and maybe that's why it was only half full on a Friday night. read more

The food and atmosphere is incredible here, so make no mistake this should be a stop to add for an incredible meal. Having been here a few times, the service can be hit or miss - sometimes very attentive but more often it takes a very long time to bring drinks over and sometimes are rude; we made a reservation in the evening for a la carte and as we ordered the waitress said "you need to order everything right now, the kitchen is closing in a few minutes" but parties were still arriving after we ordered! read more

Good service and some items were good but the chicken that came as part of Chicken Saag was uncooked and it tasted horrible. How can a high end fancy restaurant like this serve uncooked chicken? read more

The place felt overpriced, but I really enjoyed the decor and overall vibe. The negroni was perfect! read more

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A beautiful meal in a wondrous space, attentive and lovely service. Was the perfect setting for both a gathering of close friends and a business dinner with colleagues. read more

What a great spot in Flatiron. Amazing staff. Such a vibe. Creative cocktails & great food. Perfect for date nights. Love this place!!

I was lucky to be one of the first able to sample the dining experience at Passerine. We all met to start the evening with a cocktail in the Drawing room. A cozy little corner where you can sit and enjoy a trimmed down menu and a drink. The group of us (4) agreed to share dishes to optimize our indulgence. The chicken kofta and aloo dumplings started the evening off perfectly. Other standouts were the Kolhapuri Lamb Tartare and the winter squash. The sauces were so amazing we needed a second round of the garlic naan to not waste anything! The wine was paired perfectly and we enjoyed a Green Magpie (Asian Rum, Empirical Cilantro, Saffron, Green Cardamom, Lime) to complement our desserts. The Big Apple Gulab Jamun and Ice cream cake were both spectacular. What an amazing new take on the cuisine as the Chef really pushed the boundaries on Indian Cuisine. The decor and interior was stunning. Highly recommend!! read more

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The food is exceptional. I love the Lamb Cheela and the Pork Belly. The ambiance is warm and comfortable. Can't wait to go back. The service is professional and thoughtful! read more

It is a breath of fresh air from the routine Indian standard food at most Indian restaurants. Food was innovative and service was great. We could not have expected any better evening. Ambiance is inviting. We could tell you what we ordered, but every dish, including appetizers, mains, deserts, and special cocktails. Try these cocktails. We think you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent food in a pleasant ambiance. This is decidedly contemporary Indian food; so don't go expecting the standards. But the dishes are inventive and boast surprising spice combinations. The amuse bouche alone is worth the visit. It almost ruins you for the rest of the meal. But there were highlights throughout. We had the oysters (with a smokey hollandaise that, though perhaps overly abundant, allows the brininess to come through), the shrimp (spicy with a light crisp on the outside), the cabbage (worth the hype), and the bass (which, to be picky, seemed a bit overcooked). All were excellent. We received a complimentary bowl of dal, which was the most flavorful I've ever had. For dessert, we had a pistachio dish that layered a creamy concoction with shaved ice. Also great. The service was good and the music was mercifully in the background (a rarity these days). read more

The food, when it finally arrived, was tasty. Though we had to send the uncooked chicken back (and they didn't offer to replace it--though we weren't charged for it). But the service was awful--so slow that the couple at the next table bailed after their interminable wait for service. Our visit lasted 2 1/2 hours, mostly due to the slowness of the kitchen. I hope for the restaurant's sake they learn from this review. I also noticed the reservation disappeared from my Resy account, probably because Passerine didn't want this review on Resy. read more