The Onion Tree

Firstly , the food is incredibly delicious! If you love spicy this is really the spot! The service is very warm and all the people working in the restaurant seemed so happy with great vibe. Shivam served our table and really gave us an amazing experience and very customized advices when we ordered food. And the music is great !!! They mentioned they have each day different playlist including easy classic rock and blues etc. Only one small thing if you have to go box don’t forget to pick up at the host … we totally forgot our to go box since so used to have the box to be brought to our table…

I recently visited Onion Tree, and unfortunately my experience was disappointing. First of all, the restaurant space felt quite congested, yet it seemed to present itself as a place with very high demand. I honestly don’t understand why it is so busy. There were four of us, and we ordered a chicken tikka pizza. It didn’t taste anything like chicken tikka. It felt like regular pizza with some curry leaves fried in oil and added as garnish to give the impression of Indian flavor. For a small pie, it cost around $25, which felt very overpriced. I also ordered saag paneer, but the paneer was extremely salty. I couldn’t even eat it. In most restaurants, when you order a curry, you receive a decent portion. Here, for about $27, I was given a bowl that seemed like 50% rice and 50% curry with just one chapati, and the curry itself was overly salty. One of the other waiters noticed and asked if the food was okay. He kindly replaced it with dal curry and rice, which I appreciated. However, our main waitress seemed to have an attitude the entire time. She didn’t refill our water, didn’t ask how the food was, and didn’t even say thank you when we left. From a hospitality perspective, I would honestly rate it 0. We also ordered chicken curry with rice, which again was not tasty. Overall, the food felt very overpriced and not worth the quality. The only dish I actually liked was the burrata chaat. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. I felt it was a waste of both time and money.

Every dish is worth trying! The restaurant is a delightful fusion of Indian food. Their Indian-inspired pizzas are a standout. The chefs have brought a flavorful finesse to every dish and the service is impeccable. A must-visit for anyone seeking a fresh take on Indian flavors.

Amazing higher-end Indian restaurant with fun twists on pizza, waffles, and other items. Our waiter was super nice (we forgot his name!! I'm so sorry - evening of June 7, said his family was Italian) and very knowledgeable about the menu. He told us about the proof times for the dough and of the top hits for vegetarian selection. Very rarely do you find such service where people actually know the menu in depth. The food itself was delicious. I got the mushroom dish which was perfectly savory and had chili oil drizzled on top. The chutneys and dosa waffle as appetizers were well paired, although in the small side. Pizzas also were good and they advised us ahead of time of the wait. Everything was very high quality. I highly recommend.

Delicious food and the best pizza I’ve had on Long Island by far! The voodoo wings and Indian-inspired pizzas were amazing. In comparison, the desserts were a bit lackluster, but overall it was a great experience and I’m definitely coming back.

One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever been to. I got the Ma’s Sweet and spicy chicken curry- beautiful presentation and even better taste…perfect spice level and depth of flavor. I was a bit skeptical of Italian/Indian fusion, but the chicken tikka pizza was sooo delicious. The dough was excellent. Moreover, the service was stellar… so friendly and attentive. Thanks Carmine! Must go.

Intimate and cozy little gem. Kyle served up amazing food and great conversation at the bar. The burrata chaat was bursting with savory and sweet flavors of pomegranate and cilantro. Then the masala margarita pizza was a toasty puffy crust with a thin center topped with spicy tomato and creamy cheese. We then shared the faroe salmon - tender and moist, served with fluffy white rice and a green cilantro sauce.

Came here for an early dinner, was seated right away and given A+ service by the whole staff. We had the Bombay wings, the gumbo, and the Margherita pizza. All were spectacular and full of flavor. I didn’t know I liked tamarind until today when I tried those wings that were cooked to perfection. The Indian twist on the gumbo was top notch and the dough of the pizza was so soft. I will definitely return.

Now this is my kind of girls night I've never heard of Indian/Italian Fusion but The Onion Tree has done it seamlessly. Their brick oven pizzas paired with traditional Indian flavors were to die for and so well executed that I deff went back for a second slice. This restaurant is sophisticated enough to have amazing food and well crafted cocktails but down to earth enough to become your favorite local gem. I especially loved the outdoor patio, perfect for those summer months where being indoors may feel stifling. Their Indian dishes were definitely some of the best I ever had, from classics like Butter Chicken and their Kerala Chicken Fry to their amazing salmon and lamb shank.. everything you could ask for was present in every bite. They also have an amazing brunch special which includes an appetizer, entree and bottomless drinks for only $43 as well as a Taco Tuesday Pop up that you need to try. If you're ever in the mood for some great food be sure to save this post for later and join me @naturallynory for more Foodie Adventures The Onion Tree Sea Cliff 242 Sea Cliff Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579 @theoniontreeseacliff What We Had * Kerala Chicken "Fry" * Burrata "Chaat" * Margherta Pizza * Fungi Pizza * Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza * Fish Korma (New England King Salmon) * Butter Chicken * Kalu Miyan Ki Raan (Colorado Lamb Shank) #indian #indianfood #lirestaurants #longisland #seacliff #theoniontree #theoniontreeseacliff #indianfusion #longislandrestaurants #pizza #chickentikka #tasty #trending #nyfoodie #foryou #nyceats #lieats

Was visiting my family and we all went there for dinner. It is situated on a local street in the lovely town of Sea Cliff and the ambiance is very inviting. We sat at a table that was inside but their patio doors were open so we had the advantage of bringing the outside in. It's amazing how they blend Italian and Indian cuisines. We loved everything we ordered and I would certainly recommend this place. Service was attentive.

My coworkers have been raving about this place for weeks so I made a reservation for a Wednesday evening to give it a try. Located along a charming Sea Cliff street you can easily find street parking. The restaurant itself was very intimate, perfect for a date night or a small dinner with friends. Carmine was an awesome server, very attentive and energetic. I started with the pomegranate margarita mocktail and it was so good I got a second. My husband was very happy with his beer choice. As an appetizer we ordered the voodoo wings which were perfectly crisp and tasted amazing. We also ordered the chicken tika masala pizza, and oh my god it was incredible, a must try. For our mains we shared the short rib and the butter chicken which were both equally as amazing. We cannot wait to go back and try more. Thank you!

AMAZING!! Don't walk run to have the most amazing pizza and butter chicken !! Jay and Raquel doing it amazing

Came on a Sunday afternoon and walked into their brunch menu. Heavily focused on American brunch classics like waffles, salmon toast, and omelettes. There were a couple of south Asian influenced items, but it wasn't the south Asian pizza experience that we were expecting. I had the salmon toast as an appetizer and the Udan paratha as the main. The latter item was scrambled eggs with lots of cheese inside of crispy paratha. The pairing was $35. Food came out quickly and service was accommodating. They had a small but good selection of craft beers. I had a pale ale from Garvies Point which was a great option. They had a bunch of nice seating outside. The menu shifts back to the typical pizzas after 4 pm.

My wife and I visited The Onion Tree in Sea Cliff last night to celebrate her birthday. The space is small but really nice, and we loved the overall feel of eating there. It felt modern, yet traditional and comfortable. We sat next to the pizza oven and were able to see someone churn out pizzas nonstop. The service was also fantastic. Every employee who helped and spoke to us was so kind and treated every interaction with urgency and purpose. The food, of course, was excellent. We got the saag paneer pizza and the chicken tikka masala pizza as well. Both were very delicious! I think they were just a tad oily. We also ordered the lamb kabobs for our son, and he loved them! Our favorite were the voodoo wings. Arguably the best chicken wings I've ever had. They had so much flavor and just enough heat for you to notice. We live relatively far from Sea Cliff but will definitely be coming back!

This was more of a 3.5 for me, but I rounded up for the unique factor. My friends brought me here for my birthday dinner. It was a snowy January day, but the restaurant didn't feel like they had the heat on. Anyway, onto the food. We ordered the fried cod app, a few pizzas, and the short rib main. I've never had Indian inspired pizza so it was definitely different! The dough was really fluffy and chewy which I loved, but the flavors were lacking a bit. Idk if everything just needed more seasoning (salt, sugar, something), but all the dishes tasted somewhat bland which is surprising for Indian flavors. All the waiters were very kind and enthusiastic about the menu. All the food was aesthetically pleasing too.

Absolutely love The Onion Tree. It was our first time here and right when we walked in, I said to my wife "im going to like it here". The owners definitely put a lot of love and thought with the decoration. It feels as if you're in a town where music is alive, where everyone knows everyone, and the cuisine will be incredible. All this from just sitting down. We came for brunch and I got the Carrot Gazpacho (recommended by our server Carmine) and my taste buds were aroused. Sweet carrot tasting with a hint of coconut milk to balance the mild spicyness. Just wow. My entree was the smoked salmon Benedict. It was good but what made it incredible were the eggs used. The only description that comes to mind that would actually describe the yolk color is "crimson orange Florida sunset". Carmines was extremely friendly and informative with the entire menu and the other offerings on other days and we thank him. Needless to say... We're coming back... Many times

What a beautifully run establishment! Run do not walk here! Even with a smell from a construction issue to a point we could not dine inside they made an impression. I will be coming back here. - Staff was attentive we were offered a drink on the house. I had aperol on the rocks and it was amazing and refreshing my husband had an IPA beer. We were able to order food on the house due to their construction mishap. This is how you get customers coming back here and make an impression!!! A+++ to the owners you can tell these are people with integrity and passion that care about their business and their customers. My La Mortaza hit the spot delicious it was absolutely amazing whoever thought of the Naan bread pizza is a genius. It tasted like some kind of Naan bread not for sure if it actually was. The chicken tikka pizza smelled to die for and it was sooo spicy and sooo hit the spot good.

We went to try their unique pizzas with an Indian flavor twist. Tried the fungi and masala margherita. The establishment is upscale and good for both casual and intimate meals. The pizzas are Neapolitan style. The fungi pizza had a good amount of mushrooms and the sauce went very well with the mushrooms. The masala margherita was a flavor bomb, the marinara was perfect and the tadka on the pizza elevated the flavor to a whole other level.

Other than the usual Punjabi and South Indian restaurants, Long Island lacks unique and creative Indian menus that are typical of NYC restaurants. This is where The Onion Tree comes in as it offers a refreshing taste to LI restaurant goers looking for quality Indian dishes with a twist. They have a special menu highlighting neapolitan style pizzas topped with classic Indian favorites such as Saag Paneer, Masala, and Chicken Tikka Masala. They also serve unique appetizers such as Dosa Waffles, Watermelon Salad, and Gol Gappa. My party tried many of their items including the Saag Paneer, Masala, and Margherita pizzas, Salmon, Lamb, and Chapata Fries. Since I am vegetarian I will not speak on the meat dishes, though my friends said they were both spectacular and "the best they have had so far." The pizzas were all well done and brought out strong flavors of both Indian and Italian cuisine. The saag paneer one was my favorite and the masala one could have been a bit better in my opinion. It lacked a bold taste of authentic masala and the toppings kept falling of the dough. The chapata fries were actually spicy but were seasoned enough to make us keep wanting more. As per the desserts, I will not say anything besides that they are A MUST TRY. The dessert menu is not shown online but trust me, you will be wanting to try every item off their menu in person. Service was spectacular! Our server, Kyle, was attentive and professional. He explained all of the best dishes on the menu and gave us recommendations that were actually good. Kyle was able to maintain a conversation and popped in some jokes here and there. I liked his energy and vibe the entire time. There was a lively ambiance inside and outside. We chose the outdoor seating but I will admit that it was a little crammed and there were bugs that we had to swat away from our food. Next time, I would definitely choose to sit inside. 5/5 Stars!

This place is so good! In a span of about 2 weeks, we ate here in person and got take out. While at a friend's house, we wanted to get The Onion Tree delivered, but it wasn't possible so we ended up picking it up. Even picked up, the pizzas were phenomenal. We got pizzas and dosa waffles and my kids really enjoyed the waffles. We went to eat there on a Tuesday, not realizing it was Taco Tuesday. We ordered chips with frijoles and then the same pizzas we had delivered the first time - masala margherita, margherita, eggplant, and saag paneer. All 4 of the pizzas were great, and our families and friends all enjoyed them. In person, our server was great, but also really busy. It seemed like they needed more people and more help on the night we went because it was hard to get our server's attention. Inside, it was also a little dark which made it hard to see things - mostly a problem for my mother. Honestly, we really enjoyed it and the food was super creative and tasted amazing. I see no reason why we wouldn't be back.

I traveled all the way from Queens to Seacliff to eat at and try this restaurant. The trip was well worth it. This was probably the best meal I've had in the last two years, and I eat out a lot. The food was not only beautifully plated, but incredibly delicious. each dish was a burst of flavor and spices. They have put their unique spin on Indian food and done it great credit. I was so impressed with each course and found myself thinking about what I would try the next time I had a meal here. Our server was well, knowledged, well spoken and extremely personable. He gave his recommendations without being pushy. The restaurant is the next incarnation of a building that has been mini restaurants in the past. It is a nice space with both a bar and a seating area. It definitely has the Seacliff hippie vibe, music icons on the wall.

I visited here back in the spring for a celebratory brunch after church and we genuinely had such a blast! We came for brunch and got the $36 2-course option and got the Kerala egg roast, dosa waffle, and egg chaat for mains, with the Bombay gumbo and waffle bites as starters. We enjoyed every bite so much, my only complaint (and this is my own fault) is that we had SO MANY EGGS for brunch lol! But I would definitely come here again for dinner and try some of their non-egg specialties because I can't believe how underrated and undiscovered this gem of a restaurant is!!!! Bonus points for extremely sweet wait staff!

Amazing service, ambiance and food and people. The town it sits on is beyond beautiful and you can have the most magical day in town while coming to this restaurant.

Absolutely love this place. Every dish ive had has been amazing. The service is great and the owners are even better. Everyone is so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. My number one go to spot in the area

Excellent service and food--- intriguing menu. I highly recommend trying the Indian offerings.

I've been to The Onion Tree at least 6 times and every time I thoroughly enjoyed the experience: the drinks are great, the Indian food is fantastic and the pizza is top tier (although Dave Portnoy would disagree). Previously I had La Mortaza which is basically a Bologna inspired Mortadella sandwich (with pesto and ricotta) served on a 3 day fermented dough folded over and cut in half. Since I had that, I was excited to try the real thing, in Bologna Italy. When finally in Bologna Italy, Maybe I didn't pick the right spot, but I wasn't blown away at all, way too much bread, not enough mortadella cheese and pesto. I came back to the Onion Tree to double check my taste buds, and well i can confirm this thing is way better than a busy shop in Italy with good reviews. The bread/meat/cheese/pesto combination is magical. This is the Bologna sandwich that made Bologna sandwiches in Bologna look bad. The Tikka Masala pizza is awesome if you like spicy, butter chicken, chicken thighs are all good choices. Try anything, I've never been disappointed here

Our waiter was great about explaining the menu to us and showing us more milder dishes. We went with 4 apps and a pizza! Perfect amount of food and all the food was delicious. The restaurant is a very tight cozy environment with a rocking bar. Seems like a spot locals love..definitely worth a try!

just WOW! I cannot say enough about this place and am excited to come back and bring friends. Came here last night for the first time with my family for my sisters birthday and we were just blown away. The inside is very homey and warm, it just feels cozy. the bar area was fun and there's an open view of the pizza chef and oven and you can watch as they prepare your za! Even the bathroom was cool, and that's always a plus for me, no one likes a nasty dingy bathroom. The food was phenomenal, it was like an interesting mix between indian, italian and american? They had pizza's on the menu that varied from traditional margarita to chicken tikka (insane!!) We let our server help us out a bit and give us some recommendations. His name was Carmine and he was just awesome. He gave us great recs, each one that we ordered we adored. He was attentive and patient since it took us forever to figure out our drinks of choice, he was funny and just very very nice. My favorite item was the chicken entree, the flavor was absolutely gorgeous with the crunch of the cashews and the sweet pop of the raisins...yum! Will absolutely be back and hoping to slowly start bringing everyone I know haha.

The food here is terribly unauthentic and just does not taste good. Barely any seasoning or spices were used in the curries. The pizza was ok but nothing great. The pani puri had no "pani" which translates to "water" It was completely dry and has such bad flavor. The pomegranate on the pani puri wasted like rubbing alcohol. The worst part of the dining experience was how we brought our own cake for a birthday and they charged us $3 per person at the table to eat the cake we had already bought. That was absolutely beyond ridiculous especially since not everyone even ate the cake. An extra $24 for a cake we already paid for was crazy. Overall the food wasn't even flavorful and they were very cheap with the portions considering the price.

Updated to reply to owner: While I appreciate your explanation and being a cook I do understand your issue however it should have been explained to us when we walked in the door that there was only a one pizza per couple that night. It was only told to us after we had looked over the menu and went to place our order. This is some advice that perhaps your policy should be revisited on informing the customers ahead of time so we can make a choice prior to being seated. Thank you.

Absolutely delicious Indian food - a new favorite. I've been to all the top Indian in the city and Onion Tree def holds its own as one of the best Indian meals I've ever had. We particularly loved the dosa waffle, butter chicken, lamb and chicken tikka masala pizza Great drinks menu and fantastic service especially from Steven. First time of what will surely be many meals. It's small so make sure you make reservations

Great date spot! Ordered takeout 2x but hope to be back soon for dinner. Ordered the pizza they were outstanding a little on the spicy side so watch out. Service is fast and friendly.

Had a very nice brunch at the onion tree - 5/5 overall Food: 5/5 some really interesting Indian fusion flavors here... the gumbo had an incredible depth of flavor and truly was one of a kind. The smoked salmon eggs Benedict was something unique as well with a spicy hollandaise sauce Drink: n/a Ambience: 4.5/5 an interesting ambience inside, and a homey feel. Service: 5/5 it wasn't crowded when we walked in and our server was super helpful tending to our table, giving recommendations and chatting with us.

My wife and I went for dinner for the first time with another couple who are local and regulars. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. There is one large TV screen behind the bar. The room is smallish but a large mirror along one wall cleverly gives the feeling of a larger room. The music was mostly 70's classic rock but wasn't loud enough to interfere with conversation. The drink offerings were creative and reasonably priced. While waiting for our table, one of the staff even took our drink order and walked it to the bartender for us. The food was exceptional. I especially enjoyed the Mortaza Napoletana and the Tikka Masala pizza which we shared as appetizers. The Indian offerings were very good as well. Our servers Carmine and Kyle were extremely attentive and explained everything well. We had a great time. Highly recommended ! An aside: Out of curiosity I browsed the one-star ratings by other reviewers and noticed that some of them complained that the Indian food is not "authentic". As this is advertised as a modern take on Indian food, it means the chef takes a traditional dish and updates it according to his/her interpretation. By definition that makes it different from traditional. There's nothing unauthentic about it at all. To give a one-star review based on the food not being "authentic" is illogical to me. Hope this helps !

I found this restaurant on Yelp, saw good reviews so decided to come on a Sunday night for dinner( for My anniversary with my husband), I wanted to Try something different and this restaurant stood out As soon as we walked in we were seated immediately. Everyone that was working felt very welcoming. The food was delicious, we ate everything our waiter recommended and we loved every dish. I had to Restrain myself from going for taco Tuesday since I'm on a diet. But I will definitely go on my cheat day. Definitely recommend this place. Ps- I had to order pizza to Go because the pies were delicious!

Saturday night. No reservation. I just walked in the door at 730. And bam they were so amazingly nice. There was no room. No tables. But they made room at the bar. The bartender asked our name. She was attentive and worked hard managing the room and the 8 other people sitting there eating and drinking. When you find a place that the service is as good as the food you come back. So I have a reservation for tomorrow for pizza and Tuesday for tacos. So first time here and I didn't know what to order besides everything. The butter chicken looks good and the lamb balls as well. But it was hard to make up my mind. The bartender called over danny who spent all the time I needed to go over the entire menu with me. Every dish was perfect. He explained the healthier twist, the spices, and the chefs education around the world. The service was excellent the food was too. I can't recommend this place anymore. Just check with me before you make a reservation. I want to make sure I get a table first.

This cozy restaurant offers a unique flavor experience. Friendly and knowledgeable service was a great plus. The food is a twist on Indian flavors with authentic pizza. There were combinations of spices that left just an explosion of taste. Looking forward to another visit here soon.

This is our new favorite restaurant! So far we have focused on their Indian pizza. It is so amazing that we dream about it. We also had some amazing fried chicken appetizers and a gumbo all with Indian flavors. The cocktails are very good as well as the desserts. We love the staff, especially Carmine, who went to Oneonta. The place has a great rock 'n' roll ambience. We can't wait to go again.

First off the ambiance is on point, so chill, clean and welcoming. We began with a few appetizers, followed by pizzas and main course- we were speechless! The flavors were exceptional and our waiter Carmine kept checking in to make sure were happy with our experience there. I highly highly recommend this place! Haven't been this impressed in quite some time.

My friend recommended this place to me for their chicken tikka masala pizza so I decided to give it a try on Wednesday night. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday. I had received a $10 off promo code in the mail for DoorDash the day before and was able to use it towards this order. The pizza came out to $15 after tax and discount, which was worth getting. If not, it would've been $25. My order was ready at the time promised (45 minutes later) and all the staff including the owners (Jay & Raquel) were really friendly. When I saw the pizza box, I was shocked by how small it was. I was expecting a bigger pie for $25 but it was a personal pie with 4 small slices. I noticed the crust was burnt and the pizza was floppy because of all the chicken & sauce on top. The chicken tikka masala was very tasty (& spicy) indeed but I didn't like the naan bread type/ napoletana style pizza. Overall, this place seems interesting even though their pizza isn't my cup of tea and if you like "new style" Indian food or Jay's Balls (appetizer), it's worth giving a try.

Very cozy atmosphere. menu not particularly vegetarian friendly. Sort of Indian food. They also made pizza that sounded good and was veg. Friendly but I am not a pizza person. Very interesting dishes. Food was pre seasoned. You could not get any dishes that were mild to slightly spicy. Our party of six gave it mixed reviews. Service was fine. Caesar salad was good and the stringbeans were charred. I was the on,y vegetarian/ pescatarian. They did have fish but that was over $40 way too much for a neighborhood restaurant that I didn't know. After dinner I spoke to the owner with my concern and she seemed like she really didn't care.. she told me I could've had the pizza. not going back there. Very disappointed.

The Onion Tree is one of Long Island's hidden jewels, this Epicurious delight, has one of the best menus around. From the best pizzas on Long Island , voted by NEWSDAY to burgers or Indian dishes and more, this is the place to go, the owners Racquel and Jay put so much love in every dish that you could taste it with every bite you take. Also the decor in this charming restaurant is breathtaking, this type of ambience is what's missing in most restaurants, not to mention the staff is super friendly and welcoming, Kim will make you the best drinks at the bar and I know behind her mask she is always smiling ! In a world of boring restaurants and mundane dishes, the onion tree stands by itself, if you're looking for an amazing dinning experience, this is one restaurant I highly recommend !

I went here with my boyfriend to celebrate Valentine's day and it was so good!!! We loved this place, the restaurant itself was really cute and cozy and service was great. They were super fast and attentive, as well as nice. As for the food... it was SO GOOD. My boyfriend got the Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza, and I had the Margarita Masala Pizza. Both tasted great and the portions weren't too big, which was nice too. They were very spicy, so I recommend getting the chiles on the side if you don't want your tongue to burn to death haha. I also got an organic Coke, which was fun to try; and my boyfriend got an Indian Beer that was amazing, so I do recommend asking for that beer. I believe it was called 1947 or something like that. Overall great experience, this is now one of our favorite restaurants on the island and we will be definitely coming back

Yesterday was our first time heading to this area for dinner, and we were pleasantly surprised to find that Sea Cliff Avenue had been blocked off for outdoor dining, with fairy lights strung up all around the tables. It made for such a charming scene, and the patio heaters made the atmosphere cozy despite the chilly evening breeze. They had the Early Fall Prix Fixe Menu last night, and we decided to get the voodoo spiced chicken wings and three-spiced scallops for appetizers, lamb top sirloin and Asian style beef short ribs for mains, and chocolate cake and carrot cake for dessert. The short rib dish was the definite winner of the night because it was so amazingly flavorful and fork-tender! The chicken wings were also very flavorful, and the cakes were moist and satisfying without being overwhelmingly sweet. The scallops and lamb we unfortunately didn't enjoy as much - but overall, the meal was still wonderful! We were so happy we went and so pleased by the warm, friendly service we received! I've already gone and sung praises for The Onion Tree to all my close friends and hope to return soon to try their brunch and ala carte menus!

I was so utterly impressed by the food at The Onion Tree. This place is a total hidden gem. I knew that I loved the ambiance of the restaurant and outdoor space, since I had been to previous restaurant renditions of this space, but I had never tried The Onion Tree. The food went way above and beyond my expectations! We sat outside on a lovely summer day. The beer, wine, and cocktail list is long and impressive. While we ordered a draft beer, the cocktails looked fantastic. The table next to ours got the beautiful smoky margarita cocktail - and the smoke smelled delicious even from our table! We ordered the chicken tikka masala pizza and the Ringna Bateta (eggplant and potato curry). The pizza came out first. The crust/dough was notably delicious. Perfectly well done with just the right amount of char + chewiness. Chicken tikka on a pizza is revolutionary! It was spicy (with full, crunchy chiles on the pizza) and, best of all, it was COVERED with crispy herbs: cilantro and, I think, bay leaves? Or some kind of delicious, crispy, light green leaf (perhaps not bay, since they are usually so hard?). The combination of INTENSE flavor and TEXTURE was truly out of this world. We live in the city and... I've never had this level of nuance in a dish there, truly! The eggplant and potato curry was awesome, too. It came with a generous serving of delicious rice, roti, and cucumber/tomato/onion chutney. There were two small, full eggplants and 4 small potatoes, covered with a delicious and unique curry sauce that was more flavorful than creamy, as one might be used to. The tiny eggplants were sweet and packed with flavor, as were the small potatoes. I was, again, blown away. We can't wait to come back to The Onion Tree and try more of their menu! What a treasure!

If you're looking for something different, this fusion of modern cuisine and authentic Indian flavors is your go to! What a little gem! The decor is cozy, drinks are well poured, and the food!!! Talk about great flavors upon a unique twist. For the most part, I'm not a huge fan of Asian fusion cuisine, but when you pair modernism with such authentic flavors it truly makes you one of a kind! To have real curry sitting atop a true brick oven Neapolitan crust and making it all work is beyond impressive. And this is coming from someone who grew up eating some of the best Indian food in Queens AND who was brought up to be a pizza snob! I legit forgot about snapping photos until dessert time because I was too busy crunching on papadam and it's trio of tamarind, mango, and mint chutney, picking up sticky wings, and scooping all the yummy goodness with roti. The Onion Tree can hit me with some butter chicken any time!

Positive vibe! Chill music! Fresh ingredients ! Great staff! The chef(s) (owners) know exactly what they are doing. Trust the process and enjoy!

The food is amazing. The pizza is my favorite and the lamb balls are addicting. Great cozy environment.

Creativity overflows at this truly amazing restaurant. Every dish is more flavorful than the other, pictures don't do any justice and if you know the original dish their version is a joyful mindfu@k. The drinks were a mixologist dream and dessert was outstanding. Can't wait to be back for dinner and their pop up specials. Hats off to overly talented ingenious chef!!

The roti and paratha served are straight out of packets found in any Indian grocery store. We were appalled that an Indian restaurant would serve something like this! The watermelon salad with tamarind was trying too hard. Some things just don't pair well - period! The staff was incredible- only good thing about the place!

Where else can you get a chicken tiki masala pizza. It was the second time going and won't be my last

Food had no flavor and waiter would come over ask us if everything was ok but leave before we could ask for anything. We brought our own cake for a birthday and charged us $24 to cut it into 8 slices but didn't tell us beforehand that there would be a fee. Would never come back here if my life depended on it.

My friend and I came here on a Tuesday. Apparently every Tuesday they replace their regular menu with tacos. Not what we were expecting for an Indian place, but still delicious! We started off with the empanadas as an appetizer, they were tiny but the dough was crispy and chicken inside was so good. The tacos were also really good, I had the pork tacos. There might have been too many veggies/oil in there because it was dripping down my hand as I was trying to eat them. However the pork was still very tasty. Lastly we order the panna cotta, which was super creamy and had an Indian style spice to it. I practically licked it clean! Overall we had a great time because of the food and the service. We will have to come back when it's not a Tuesday to try out the regular menu!!

Visited Onion Tree last night and loved it. It's a hidden gem in Sea Cliff. India has 26 states and each state has different food, many restaurants only give importance to Chicken tikka masala or butter chicken. But there is so much more to what India has to offer when it comes to food. Onion tree does a great job in bringing food from different cities and cultures of India. The ambience, food and service is great!

This is my second time here and my second review:)) The food was of course on POINT, like they do it here everysingletime!!! But really, the food is magnificent, and the service is beyond outstanding. Shoutout to Carmine and Micheal and Raquel, who made my family's experience awesome. Nothing is better than amazing service, by people who truly care about your table!! The scenery in this place is beautiful, you can see the chef making a pizza right front of you and it's an amazing experience. not to mention it's in the heart of Sea Cliff, which is a beautiful town if you have the chance to visit!!! absolutely OUTSTANDING, couldn't recommend this place more!!!! - your best yelper, juliet ;)

I finally had a chance to eat at The Onion Tree last week, and it was a great experience. Sea Cliff Village is always a nice place to visit and I had been looking for an excuse to try the place out. Last week the weather was beautiful so my Uncle and a few of our friends went over for dinner. The place was pretty hopping for a Wednesday night, and while it's not tiny, it's not a big place either, so I'd recommend reservations for Fridays and weekends. I made a reservation for outdoors given the weather which didn't work out unfortunately. Another party claimed to have an outdoor reservation (they did not - they pointed to ours) and took our table. We didn't want to make a big deal of it so sat inside. The staff put us at a nice table just inside their open folding doors, which was almost like being outside and we appreciated that. They've got a nice selection of local and other beers on taps, a great wine selection, and a variety of mixed drinks. We're a beer crowd so went with a few local brews. We shared a few appetizers between us: Jay's Balls, lamb meatballs with a sauce including chili, garlic, and other ingredients; Voodoo Chicken Wings - spicy as the name implies; and the Spiced Scallops. They had a octopus appetizer that I was looking forward to trying, but they were out. No matter, there's always the next visit, and the scallops were excellent in it's place. The meatballs were really nicely spiced (got my nose running) and the large size made splitting them between the four of us easy. Wings are always a good choice and these were spicy - flavorful as opposed to hot - which everyone enjoyed. It's tough to narrow down an entree with everything on the menu sounding so good. Everyone wanted to try the Chicken Tikka Masala, so we ended up with two of those, an order of the Butter Chicken, and I thought I'd throw in a curve with the Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza. All were excellent. If you're not a spicy (hot) food person you might want to ask them to dial it down a little. It wasn't a heat level that would have you reaching for a glass of water in my opinion. I usually ask for things spicier myself, but I found this a good balance between great flavor and a little zing of heat. We were pretty full at this point, but you know, dessert. We shared rice pudding made with forbidden rice (cool take on the traditional rice pudding and very tasty), panna cotta, and a small chocolate cake. There were others options we would've liked to try, but we were in danger of having to waddle out at that point, so we'll save it for the next visit. The place is really nicely decorated, cozy and welcoming. The staff is friendly and attentive. Service is prompt and everything was fresh. The location in the village is pretty, and at least on weeknights, parking isn't a problem (I was right across the street with others right in front). Might be more of a challenge on the weekends, but I expect you'd easily find parking within a block or two. Was too busy eating and socializing so I forgot to take more photos, but you'll get the idea with the appetizers. I'll be back again!

The second time here in less then a week and we are once again pleased. Tonight was taco night. Give it a try if you haven't already.