Updating my review to 2 stars due to the very passive aggressive note from their community manager when I posted my original review. Would be great for the restaurant to take note and take feedback rather than be unnecessarily rude in their follow up communications. Went to Utsav as we heard they were doing Bengali Thali for the Bengali new year celebrations this year. We went in with very high expectations since we typically order take out from utsav and have found that it scratches a particular itch (limited to indo Chinese only though). When we got there we were immediately seated without reservations. However, one of the hosts came up to us and dissuaded us from getting the thali citing a long wait time. Our server though recommended it and we went for one thali and some apps. The apps were okay - puchchka was not what I'm used to and I didn't enjoy it; mutton chop was decent. The thali itself looked good but was supremely disappointing - the ingredients didn't seem fresh and some of the preparation seemed quite watered down. I don't know if that's because they were high on demand for thali? Anyway, overall we weren't huge fans and will likely only order indo Chinese take out in the future, if at all. read more

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they should definitely put a clear direction in the google or website how to get inside of the restaurant due to the construction works. food was great and stuff were attentive. 10/10 read more

Utsav - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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We;ve walked past this resturant for several days on our NYC trip we finally stopped in. The dinning area is on the second floor, its a clean and a bit dated dinning area. The wait staff is friendly and they all seem to assist in all of the roles needed. We did sit without anyone coming to our table after they filled our water for, what seemed, like an overly long time. We ordered the Tandoori Broccoli - very flavorful with a nicely and spicy sauce. We shared Chana Masala an onion Naan and rice. They were both good, the Chana didn't have a lot of sauce. The Naan was buttery and filled with onions. My wife mentioned that she thinks too many onions. All-and-all, it was good. read more

Service and food continue to be top notch. Indo Chinese at it's best! We got to meet the lovely Nandita - owner of this place. A very pleasant lady! Staff is friendly, service is quick, and Anchal did a great job of staying patient with all the hungry kids at our table. Family friendly place, excellent service, and tasty food! Exactly what we look for in a restaurant. read more

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I don't understand the hype behind this restaurant. Yes, it looks beautiful and is in a prime location but that's pretty much where the compliments stop. We ordered the paneer kulcha which was decent in flavor but the size is comical. The manchurian and noodles were actually not too bad (probably the only redeeming part). Although, the manchurian was a little over-salted. The service was horrible and slow. The dude who was our server was not friendly and we had to wait so long to get more water. I will probably never go back as I went here while visiting the city. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner, and I liked that the restaurant has a Bengali menu. Restaurant is spacious, and the waitstaff is attentive and prompt. The food was delicious! The puchka (pani puri) was reminiscent of my childhood. I enjoyed the kadai paneer and chicken biriyani. I had the mishti doi for dessert, and once again...reminiscent of my childhood. The flavors were wonderful in all the dishes we tried, and the drinks were strong. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Wow-I stopped by for dinner as I was in town. I have dined in many Indian restaurants. Very much enjoyed my dinner. So flavorful! Friendly service. Next time I am in town - I plan to stop in again :) read more

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Overall a nice restaurant in Times Square with incredible service! I came with friends on a Sunday afternoon and found the place very clean and spacious, which is a luxury in this area of NYC! I liked the food, especially the saag paneer. I thought the chicken tikka would have been better with better cuts of chicken; my pieces were mostly gristle. The malai kofta wasn't quite what I was expecting either. Overall, I would come back! read more

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Utsav is located in Midtown Manhattan near Times Square. The seating was uncomfortably close together for how empty the restaurant was for a Friday evening... Taking pride for its Indo-Chinese and traditional Indian cuisine, the restaurant has a mix of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options that cater to all palates. The food at Ustav was flavorful and beautifully presented. The paneer tikka masala was another highlight, with generous chunks of paneer in a tangy, slightly sweet sauce. The biryani packed a punch of spices and flavor while the rice was aromatic. Portions are small considering that traditionally these meals are eaten family style. read more

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A restaurant and event space serving up delicious Indian and Indo-Chinese eats -- half of the space was rented out for a function, but they do a good job separating the dining area from the music. All of the food here was so delicious, my favorites being the Dum Aloo, Paneer and Shrimp Hakka Noodles -- it took a long time to come out, so we were super hungry with a later reservation. Overall tasty, would come back (especially to try some Bengali specials)! read more

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Experience Newly introduced Bengali menu at Utsav It has been curated to accommodate both vegetarian and non-vegetarian palate and has a host of dishes that represent the Bengali cuisine. Recently visited them .. We have tried Nimbu paani Fish fry Jhal Muri Daab Chingri Bhetki Maccher Paturi Kosha Mangsho Cholar dal Aloor Dum Luchi Bhaat Mishti doi Bengali food is a combination of subtle and fiery flavours. There are certain European influences also like the snack food tradition and foods like chops , fish fry and cutlets that are British in origin but are prepared and served in most Bengali households. They have focused on presenting classic dishes of Kolkata in their menu. Try the Jhal Muri ,Fish fry, Bhetki Macher Paturi (fish fillet in a spicy mustard paste steamed in a banana leaf), Daab Chingri (large prawns cooked with mustard in a tender green coconut )and Kosha Mangsho (slow-cooked spicy mutton curry) with some Bengali Alur dum , Cholar dal, Luchi. Don't forget Mishti doi which is a thick and creamy sweet yogurt dessert that's one of my favourite too. If you're in New York City do check out this restaurant. Their Bengali menu aims to give you a taste of indulgence like the jolly Bengalis. They also offer Indo Chinese and regional Indian cuisine. read more

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DO NOT EAT HERE! We asked the waitress specifically for mild rather than spicy for our dishes. And she repeated "yes" we will make it mild. Of course when the food came it was so spicy neither my wife or I could eat anything. And I can usually take a level of spice. We usually get the mild for my wife. But we wanted to share. In any case neither of us could eat more than two bites. We told the waitress our food was too spicy and could not eat it. She made no offer to take it back or accommodate us in any way. We ordered three Lassies to calm the heat down. And then some rice pudding. When the bill can I said to my wife at least I don't have to leave a tip for a meal we couldn't eat. And the final coup de gras was that they added 20% to the bill as a gratuity without any notice in the menu or elsewhere for a party of two. Will never go back. read more

Utsav was an okay experience. My friend and I went together and ordered the garlic naan and chicken kali mirch and some type of chicken soup. I have to say, this was not the best meal I've had in my NY trip. The chicken was bland without the sauce but even the sauce was meh. The soup was odd tasting. Service was good but a bit slow. Was weirded out when they put us in a room far away, not too sure what that was about. Would I go back? No. Portions were pretty small for the price I was paying. The best item we ordered was the naan and water. The naan was absolutely delicious and just right; not soggy with the seasoning on top but very flavorful and warm. read more

Utsav - Chicken Kali Mirch Kebab, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

In a city with so many choices for every type of food, it's hard to find places that distinguish themselves over other similar cuisines. Utsav did itself proud! We visited at lunch hoping for a buffet but ended up ordering a la carte. We had veg samosa, lamb biryani, palak paneer and garlic naan. Wow - it was all so delicious. We have eaten in India many, many times; and we found this to be even better than that. The restaurant has an upscale look and feel. There's cloth napkins and table cloths. The service was good as well, even with many full tables. We visit NYC many times per year, and we now have our Indian restaurant in the city! Sorry no pictures, we were too busy eating! read more

Stopped at this place after visiting Rockefeller center. Very spacious restaurant unlike other NY restaurants which tend to be cramped. Nice decor. Crispy chilli babycorn and Chilli prawns (dry) were spicy and awesome. Chicken Haryali Kabab was one of the best I had. Bhetki Macher Paturi (a bengali fish dish) was nice but I would have preferred gravy. Chilli garlic noodles and Chicken in manchurian sauce were both very good. Only reasons this place gets a 4 star instead of 5 are: 1. The Cocktail (Tiki tamarind) was too watery (less alcohol). For $16, it was a ripoff. 2. The entree and appetizers were pricey but portions were less. I would suggest charging a bit more but give your patrons large hearty portions. read more

Came here for a Diwali event. Enjoyed the food that was served at the event as well as the drinks. Mango Lassi is delicious. The Butter Chicken is fantastic. I took more of that sauce just to mix it in with the jasmine rice, game changer. Also great with the naan bread. Gotta end it with Gulab Jamun. read more

Had a quick lunch here and the food was super good. The lamb and chaat was flavorful and the naan bread was fluffy and warm. There was also some type of bean curry which I've never had before which was also nutty and delicious. The only thing that was lackluster was the rice - it just tasted kind of dry / stale. Service was good, waiter took time to explain the spice levels and different options for lunch. I took off a star because the interior is in desperate need of an upgrade and the restrooms needed a good cleaning - I was just washing my hands quickly but it smelled like urine in there :( read more

Utsav - Lamb lunch special - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

We had a decent experience here on a Friday night. The dishes were tasty, and the garlic naan bread was to die for (super buttery and flaky). The cocktails were slightly disappointing - we had the vodka passion, which was way too strong. The turmeric margarita was also just ok. Service was a bit slow on Friday night - but be aware that a 20% gratuity is included. We had the hot garlic sauce fish from the Indo-Chinese menu and saag lamb from the Indian menu. Portions were generous, and you only need one serving of basmati rice for two. read more

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Most of the food here is too salty. One exception is the saffron chicken, which is delicious.

Hard to find but worth it! You have to go down either 46th or 47th past Ave of Americas and then you will see a sign. The restaurant part is on the second floor when you walk into the building. The food here is incredible, and is a little bit spicy so be prepared for that. read more

This is another Indian cuisine we tried during lunch time. Very specious, good menu options. Tried vegetarian only and taste was very good. It looks like it is more Bengali (east part of India) so assuming sea food preparation must be good. Ambience is very attractive. This restaurant is on second floor so little difficult for new person to locate. Also service was very slow. We need to find out server for even for extra spoon. But it may be one off. Try out this place. read more

Service was great. Food was mediocre. Location to the theater was great, which drove our choice.

I took my family to this restaurant while we were visiting New York. Ambience is good. We ordered daal tadka, jain daal, papad, jeera rice, tandoori roti, bengan bharta. Taste was good but the service was too slow considering there were handful of customers. The only surprise was the price of water bottle. $8 for a liter of water bottle which costs less than $2. That's ridiculous. read more

Off the street this East Indian bar and grill looks like a non-descript bar, but check out the beautiful second level dining space. It comfortably accommodates groups, large and small. Lots of natural light too. We came in for lunch. I suggest the Lunch Specials (~$25 pp) - omnivorous or vegetarian for a complete experience. The Naan and Roti breads were served hot and fresh. I chose a tasty Chicken Masala with sides. The Palik Paneer (cooked spinach-cheese) was the best I've had! I finished with a non-alcohol digestif: Jal Jeera which was terrific! The wait staff were kind, and patient in explaining menu options. It seems Utsav is accustomed to the "power lunch" crowd, so you won't need to wait long to eat. That said, we were not rushed at all on this day. Recommended. read more

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Really cool to see Bengali food get more representation. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the service is good. We ordered food off of the Bengali and non-Bengali menus. I really liked the cholar daal, luchi, and mishti doi but thought the veg chop was just okay and wouldn't order again. The chicken tikka was quite good as well. Portions are huge. Since the food was more on the expensive side, I had high expectations and most menu items were very good but not outstanding. Still, I think it's worthwhile to try the Bengali menu. read more

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An amazing Indian restaurant in NYC! I was going here for the classic Indian food, but in an amazing surprise I found Indo-Chinese. It was incredible! I got the egg fried rice, manchow soup, chicken Manchurian, chili garlic noodles, and their kebabs. Don't miss out on the soup! read more

Utsav - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Another example of how sometimes the overall rating for restaurant is impacted by people who are not fully satisfied and people who had a great experience but don't take the time to right a review. Food was fantastic, staff friendly and a great atmosphere. read more

Utsav - Lamb Rogan Josh - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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really f*ing good. i have been craving samosa chaat for weeks at this point, and i finally decided that today would be the day i satisfy my needs. and let me tell you... it was well worth the wait. i placed an order for pickup, and was really just charmed by the restaurant in general. i love that it's "tucked away in plain sight", i wished i was sat at a table by those big windows. but anyways, the food is why i'm writing a review. suuuper yummy! all components of the dish were superb, the spice, the crunch, the blend of sauces. simply perfect! i totally see myself going back and eating around the whole menu. read more

Utsav offers Bengali cuisine, and I had never tried this type of food before, along with Indo-Chinese--what a unique combination! I was pleasantly surprised by the distinct flavors, which differ from my usual go-to Indian dishes. While the Indian influence is definitely present, the Bengali dishes stood out with their bold mustard seed flavors, and the Indo-Chinese cuisine had a noticeable Chinese flair. The Indian-spiced elements were also fantastic. The Indian-spiced cocktails were fantastic, especially the chai espresso martini--it was wonderful! read more

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Good Indian food! The drinks were good as well, although I ordered this smoked whiskey drink and they actually lit a fire and caused it to be smokey. Which, was kinda weird, but on a funny way. The service was great and the owner even came out to take our orders and make recommendations for us. We had a great time here and would definitely eat here again. read more

Decent food, great service and Ambience. We ordered Chicken chettinad, Bindi masala, kadai Paneer and paneer chilli. Quality food but on the higher side pricewise. read more

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A Perfect Start to a Perfect Evening at Utsav From the moment we walked into Utsav, we knew we were in for something special. Tucked away in the heart of Midtown--on 46th & 6th--you might expect an upscale location like this to come with a hefty price tag. But to our absolute delight, the entire experience was incredibly reasonably priced, especially given the level of service, creativity, and quality. The ambiance was elegant yet welcoming--the perfect pre-theater vibe that instantly set the tone for an unforgettable night. Susanna, our server, was stellar. Thoughtful, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable, she guided us through Utsav's diverse and exciting offerings from their Indo-Chinese, Bengali, and Indian menus. Thanks to her, we made some excellent choices--and didn't try a single thing we didn't love. We kicked things off with a vibrant Jhal Muri, a rich and flavorful Butter Chicken Kulcha, a bright Lemon Coriander Soup, and the indulgent Cream Cheese & Truffle Oil Kulcha. Each dish delivered bold, unforgettable flavors and was beautifully presented. For mains, we shared the comforting Vegetarian Hakka Noodles and the absolute standout of the evening--Chicken Bharta. Creamy, aromatic, and perfectly spiced, it was a dish we'll be craving again and again. Just when we thought we couldn't be more impressed, the evening ended with a brilliant twist on a classic: the Gulab Jamun Crème Brûlée--a showstopper dessert that brought both comfort and innovation in one spoonful. The drinks were just as thoughtfully crafted: the Tiki Tamarind and Old Monk Story were flavorful and refreshing, while my partner enjoyed a cold Taj beer and the crisp, floral Prem Khani. Adding an even more personal and heartfelt touch, owner Nandita Khanna came by our table multiple times to check in and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Her warmth and hospitality truly elevated the entire experience. We left Utsav with full hearts and happy bellies, heading off to see Real Women Have Curves already planning our next visit. Utsav isn't just dinner--it's a celebration of flavor, tradition, and genuine hospitality. Whether you're local or visiting, don't miss this Midtown gem. We can't wait to go back. read more

Been to New York recently and we were looking for some Indian comfort food, we found Utsav Restaurant, the restaurant is specializes in traditional Indian cuisine. The portions were generous and food was delicious. Starters: We ordered Manchow soup, samosas and puchkas. I would say puchkas was little cold and little bland. Other starters were pretty decent. Main course: We took Aloo parathas, Butter Naan, Fried Rice and Malai Kofta. Highly recommend and must try their Malai Kofta with Butter Naan and Aloo Paratha, it's a 10/10. Loved that bust of flavors. The restaurant has a great ambiance and a perfect place for business meetings or pre show dining. It is near Times Square so win win for everyone. Overall highly recommend Utsav restaurant to anyone looking for great Indian food in the heart of Manhattan. read more

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Came here quite awhile back last spring and forgot to write a review. Went here with a group of folks for a lunch. We tried a large variety of things both vegetarian and for meat lovers. Things to know about this spot: It's kind of off the beaten path and hidden with large office buildings and in the lounge of a large building. It's hard to notice it which is a shame because they offer a unique menu of food that I'm not too familiar with and never have had and what I want to call super spicy Indian/Indonesian food. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Favorite stand out items: I remember the mustardy fish being creamy and having great flavor for those without a heat tolerance. The fried drumsticks were also fantastic. I'm not sure if everything is the same on their menus. Thin spicy noodles were burn your mouth off but delicious. A giant egg dish that had rice stuffed inside. Don't sleep on desert. Their ice cream with these fried caramel like crisps on top was so good. The only thing I would really say was lacking were cocktails. While being fairly strong, they were choke worthy strong and lacked a nice balance of flavors. The place is also pretty enormous with being two levels. I believe they have a $20 lunch special every day as well. read more

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Good spacious Indian restaurant in the heart of Times Square area with large menu selections of food. We were a large group and this place worked out well. Service was fairly good as well. read more

Had a large group here for a corporate function and could not have been more wonderful to work. Accommodations were in a private room which we started outgrowing and they graciously provided more space for us Food was family style and at their suggestion, all guest thoroughly enjoyed the food. Great authentic food in the middle of great area in manhattan, would highly suggest if you have large groups! read more

Utsav - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend and I visited here for dinner after work. We were both not really feeling that hungry so we decided to just get a bunch of appetizers and naan instead of any entrees. We definitely got judged but the server seemed to find it a little funny. We got there at around 6ish and it seemed very empty, but by the time we left at around 8/7:30 the place was really filling up! A little expensive and I definitely had better Indian food, but not too bad. 4 stars for their patience with us :) read more

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Delicious food and great service! The coconut chittenaad was excellent and the date palm ice cream paired perfectly with gulab jamun. Our server Appollina was lovely! Fantastic meal :) read more

Service was fine and food was tasty, but the lunch special features a tiny portion of protein (3-4 chunks), a small spoonful of rice, and then 1000 calories worth of naan. Probably a good restaurant, but the lunch special left a lot to be desired. read more

Utsav - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

High hopes for Christmas dinner 2022. Deflatingly, the CTM was bland. On the bright side, the general holiday vibes in the open dining room were merry. The wait to pay was 25-30 mins. Eventually waiting this long will erode any Christmas cheer... Overall, I wouldn't return (based on the food), but I acknowledge Utsav offers a convenient and tempting Indian food option close to Times Square. read more