Passerine
Indian restaurant · Gramercy
36 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
Highlights
Innovative Indian cuisine, refined presentations, creative cocktails & wine
Innovative Indian cuisine, refined presentations, creative cocktails & wine
"Passerine, in the former Sona space, is a good option for an upscale, special-feeling group dinner in Flatiron. Dining at this lush, leafy-wallpapered restaurant is like picnicking in a meadow at dusk—if that meadow happened to serve excellent cocktails and tender, beautifully plated meats. We like the starters—like deep-fried shrimp Koliwada, or the crisp beet poriyal tart —a bit more than mains. But a meal at Passerine will impress, from the small bites in the “drawing room” lounge, to the ice cream sandwich sealed with a postage stamp." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus, sonal shah
"At this leafy-wallpapered Indian restaurant in Flatiron, you can enjoy all the pros of picnicking in a meadow at dusk, with none of the cons. That lush atmosphere, plus big tables and comfy leather chairs, make Passerine a good option for a special-feeling group dinner. You can often grab a same-day table, with reservations for parties of up to eight available to book online. Make sure your order includes the chicken with a silky spinach curry, and the adorable cocoa husk ice cream sandwich, wrapped in brown paper and sealed with a vintage-looking bird stamp." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick
"If the romantic golden light and forest-green wallpaper at Passerine weren’t enough, the Kolhapuri lamb tartare and other creative Indian snacks are additional incentive to have a party at this Flatiron spot. The private space, with room for 28 seated, is below the restaurant’s lounge area." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman
"Dinner at this lush, leafy-wallpapered Indian restaurant is like picnicking in a meadow at dusk—if that meadow happened to serve excellent cocktails. All that atmosphere, plus big tables and comfy leather chairs, makes Passerine a good option for a special-feeling group dinner. Make sure you order the creamy, citrusy Kolhapuri lamb tartare with delicate fried shiso leaves and the cocoa husk ice cream sandwich." - bryan kim, hannah albertine, molly fitzpatrick
"Chef Chetan Shetty, who has cooked in New Delhi, Washington, DC, and Chicago, plays with Indian flavors to make showy dishes, enhancing humble recipes with luxury ingredients and thoughtful presentations. There are a couple of avenues for how to order: the $140 tasting menu, the snacky drawing room, and a la carte." - Melissa McCart
