Passerine

The ambience is very cosy and welcoming. The decor is very modern chic. Loved the vast variety of flavors infused into traditional Indian dishes, which elevated the dishes. The combination of different culinary combinations made for a spectacular dinner. The service was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, until the moment we left, I felt like a special guest. This is a must see if you are in NYC ❤️

Now this is food with perspective! Small portions but filling and packed with flavor. My husband brought me here for Valentine’s Day and all I can say is wow. The shrimp is a must have. Beef Nihari is perfectly umami. The ice cream sandwich made me feel like a kid again, but with elevated cocoa notes that completed the experience. Everything was delicious across the board and the servers were lovely.

All the food was excellent, each dish very distinct, and I truly enjoyed each. The sauce on the cabbage was lovely, and the shrimp appetizer exceeded my expectations and became one of my favorites. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The tables are quite close to each other, but fortunately the place isn't very loud. It looks like they invested in the acoustics, and I wish more places in NYC did that

First time at Passerine and I was amazed the moment I walked in. The drawing room in the front is so welcoming and warm, it felt like home! The bar setup is stunning. The main dining area was very subtle and elegant. We tried all the cocktails (all of them are super good) but my favorite was the Forest wagtail! Service is excellent and on point. The food menu is decent and I tried a couple of items and I must say they all stood out and I would definitely dine in for the whole experience. Fav food : shrimp koliwada, Lamb cheela, Aloo dumplings, sea bass, beef Nihari & roasted cabbage. Every dish was unique and very flavorful. The desserts are delicious just couldn’t stop eating. These may not be the classic Indian dishes you would expect but trust me it’s innovative and feels like home cooked. Cannot wait to be back at Passerine.

Passerine is a gorgeous venue with an innovative cocktail program, delicious wine offerings, and a powerful combo of flavors across its menu of elevated Indian dishes. The staff are consistently, warm, welcoming, supportive, knowledgeable, and professional. Located within the bustling Flatiron/Gramercy neighborhood, Passerine is a superb choice for authentic ethnic flavors against a luxurious backdrop.

The food at Passerine is delicious, though the portions are on the smaller side. The ambiance is truly outstanding—clearly a lot of thought went into creating such a welcoming and stylish space. I used to frequent the previous restaurant in this location, SONA, and I have to say the bartenders there were exceptional. It might be worth considering bringing back some of that talent to elevate the bar experience even further

Passerine is truly an exceptional addition to the city's culinary scene! The decor perfectly complements the atmosphere, featuring lush greenery wallpaper and vibrant red accents that create a warm and inviting space. The cocktails, particularly the Singing Lark and Spotted Nutcraker, were a delightful start to the evening. The Chicken Kofta, with its rich gravy, bursts with flavor, while the Lamb Tartare is equally impressive. The Chicken Saagwala is a standout dish. It offered a mesmerizing fusion of flavors that transports you to another realm. We paired it with blue corn bakri and elevated the experience even further. To top off the meal, we indulged in aesthetic desserts—the pistachio cremeux, ice cream sandwich, and masala chai were the perfect sweet finish. Every dish was so good that we couldn't resist finishing everything! I highly recommend Passerine for a memorable dining experience; it's definitely worth visiting again and again!

This may be the best Indian food I’ve ever had in NYC. Everything was the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and while their dishes are truly unique, you still get the comfort feeling of Indian food. I’m a vegetarian and my faves so far have been scallion uttapam, slow roasted cabbage and winter squash. Going to come back with everyone I know asap!!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 !!

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?

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.

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

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!!

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!

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.

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).

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.