Norbu Restaurant & Bar

149 Main St, Cooperstown
(607) 282-4218

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Marcia Neverusky

We had a delicious lunch, the food is terrific and the service was excellent! We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

KIKASS Endegemin

The food here is AMAZING. The downside? The service (atleast during my visit on valentines day) is severely lacking. Their wait staff desperately need to work on their customer service, as they do not check on tables whatsoever unless there was a reason (food delivery, bringing drinks over, and expecting us to leave). They took so long that the table of 6 beside us wanted to order dessert but was told they could not because their table had been promised to a upcoming reservation. My table had better luck, but even after ordering dessert, we were forced to wait over a half hour. It took so long that other wait staff checked in on us expecting us to leave and ask for a check because we sat inactive for so long while waiting for the desserts we ordered, a dessert that is very basic there was no reason to take as long as it should. I would hope that on regular days perhaps their service is better, but even during slow times during our visit the wait staff never checked in on us.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

gordon duncan

So good! We've been several times and have always been pleased. Today we had the lunch specials and we're so happy. Recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Vincent

Love the super-chill atmosphere & lovely, attentive staff. Food is very good. Try the lunch special!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Earl Thaxton

Interesting food, great service and prices comparable to other venues in town. Suggested!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Caroline McGregor

Cozy and delicious on a cold night. Recommend the butter chicken, saag paneer, and chana masala. wonderfully smiling and kind waitstaff :-)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breanna A

Norbu in Cooperstown delivers a wonderfully flavorful, elevated take on Indian and Himalayan cuisine with warm, welcoming hospitality that makes the meal feel special from start to finish.

Portions are satisfying, with plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans, so it is easy to share several dishes around the table.

The dining room has a cozy Main Street feel that fits Cooperstown perfectly, combining a relaxed small‑town vibe with the polish of a destination restaurant.

For anyone in Cooperstown looking for something distinctive, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared, Norbu is an easy place to recommend and a spot worth returning to often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Malabar

laura bellinger

We had dinner at Norbu before visiting Glimmer Nights at Fenimore Farms. I had been a few years ago and ordered dumplings to go. We were pleasantly surprised to find a new entrance and it's now a full on restaurant. Cooperstown is pretty much seasonal so we were also surprised to see a steady flow of diners. We ordered a chicken dish with mangos and a shrimp appetizer, rice, rosemary naan, and glasses of wine. Our servers were friendly, professional, prompt, and accurate. I'd like to return and try one of everything!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hannah Hunt

Exceptional meals, wonderful and calm environment, friendly staff.

Ridge Whitesoul

Food is amazing. Staff are awesome. Clean and welcoming atmosephere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Martin

Some of the best Tibetan food I've ever tasted! Prepared with love. Unique flavor combinations that put a smile on your face. Entrees fairly priced. Glass of wine way overpriced. The staff and family who run Norbu are so nice too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yansi Keim

The only reason I’m giving two stars is because of our friendly server and the ambiance of this place. The food is hugely overpriced. First of all, the quantity of the food vs its price is so abnormal. Secondly, nothing is spicy at all; even the spicy curry is mild at best. We ordered Chicken, Garlic Naan, and Honey Chilli Appetizer. No dish was extraordinary, unfortunately. If we were paying the normal amount for such a quantity, then it would have been fine, but I’m genuinely disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Jess Harman

Amazing food, cocktails, service, and ambiance!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

tom petersen

Best Indian food my wife and I have ever had… the Korma is out of this world!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Teresa Speck

Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience! Great ambiance, quick and efficient service and delicious food... coconut soup, butter chicken, and chicken tikka masala!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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