I went on Divali for a celebration this year, I had this incredible spicy cauliflower appetizer, it was divine. I met the owners they too are divine. I will be back on my next nyc trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ameya Bhakay
Really want to give them a perfect 5, but their service was painfully slow, consistent with what many Yelpers have mentioned on their reviews. Getting reservations was a breeze, and the layout remains the same at this place, what was formerly Priyanka Chopra's failed venture - Sona.
Katie got us seated and George was our host/waiter - who was pretty difficult to spot throughout our time here.
Now that I am done complaining about the service, lets quickly get to the food which was absolutely fantastic.
What to get? The standout dish of the evening was Jackfruit Ghee Roast ($30) - the most delicious Jackfruit dish I have every had. Creamy, spice balanced, and flavor packed. This with Malabar Parotha was a banger combination.
Market Beets ($20) stood out in small bites, thanks to the delicious walnut chikki, and the smoked mayo sauce with Kolhapuri Chicken Bao was really tasty. Roasted Bombay Corn Ribs ($12) can be skipped, and so can the Biryani Chicken Wings ($16).
Their seasonal cocktail - a Gin & Tonic with cucumber and mint was refreshing. Cocktails overall were enjoyable.
We tried all their desserts which include a pistachio icecream, gulab jamun with coriander, and icecream sandwich. Desserts overall were an absolute letdown and I wouldn't recommend any of them. If you have an absolute sugar craving, go with icecream sandwich!
If they figure out their service staffing, I see no reason why Passerine can't be a New York favorite. With a gifted chef who balances flavor so well, the core ingredient of this restaurant is up to the mark!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Sanket Shah
Food was outstanding, on average. Some of the best Indian I've had. It's not traditional Indian food, but it is Indian inspired contemporary cuisine. Cocktails were good too. The lighting at the bar where we sat was unsettling and uneven, and the front lounge is weirdly empty, though it's well designed. service was decent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sarah Frazier
Love the look of this place. Area near the bar has lounge seating so even a stylish place to wait! Food is excellent and they are great at accommodation diets. I've been twice for the tasting menu and received excellent gluten free substitutions. The cocktails are a must!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sainadh P
Very disappointing and a complete rip-off calling this modern Indian food. We did the tasting menu ($140 per person), and it was beyond ridiculous what was served. The sauces were overly salted, the portions were extremely small, and everyone at our table kept hoping something better would show up — it never did. The only saving grace was the service, which was attentive, but the food itself was a complete miss. Definitely not worth the price. Spend your dollars elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Marissa Pelly
We had an absolutely phenomenal meal at Passerine. Each dish was more flavorful than the last - and the service was kind and impeccable. Plenty of pescatarian and veggie options too. Will 100% be coming back and recommending!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Lollo
I had an incredible meal at Passerine. The dishes were all balanced, flavorful and unique. Not a single miss on the menu - the chicken was a standout. We left with a full stomach and a big smile on our faces.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allen Shin
Food (scallops, chick kofta, Dal) and service was amazing. Would definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Palmer
Passerine is sleek and low-lit with a modern twist. Chef Chetan Shetty crafts inventive dishes that fuse Indian flavors with Western techniques. The Beef Short Rib with cocktails are curated to match was my absolute favorite. Service is polished. Innovative dining in a stylish space. Highly recommend if you want to experience something new and a break from redundancy in NYC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suchi Mandal
If you’re visiting New York and want an unforgettable Indian fine dining experience, Passerine is the place to go.
We had the 7-course tasting menu at Passerine and it was outstanding. Each dish was inventive yet rooted in bold, comforting Indian flavors from the bright tuna with lime and avocado (which was deceptively delicious) to the deeply spiced beef short rib with Bombay corn. The melts-in-your mouth Nihari is nothing like ever had before!
The pacing, cocktails, and service were all on point, and the elegant space made it feel special.
Chef Chetan Shetty deserves huge credit for creating a menu that feels both authentic and memorable. The pistachio nimish with chai ice cream and rose ice was the perfect finale. I highly recommend this place; would certainly visit again!
Celebrated our anniversary here. Started with the happy hour food and cocktails. Our faves were the Uttapam and Tuna Papdi chaat. Cocktails were also solid. I would come back just for this. The space is warm and intimate but not intimidating - I’d say it has understated elegance. The food in general is very fun (if you are looking for traditional anything, this is not the place). We were surprised every time something came out. We enjoyed the beet salad and monk fish. As we both have South Indian ancestry, the flavors were familiar but the presentation and reimaginings of the classics blew our minds. I respect that they didn’t hold back on spice and that the flavor is all there too. Overall, I’d give Passerine 5/5 for quality from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ankur Chamadiya
We ordered chef's tasting menu which is a 7 course meal. Unfortunately it lasted for 3.5 hours which we weren't expecting, we started at 7:45 PM and ended around 11:15. Food overall was a fusion twist over Indjan classics, some of the items such as Ghee roast Jackfruit was great; can't say all the dishes were great...definitely on the pricey side. Service was great and ambience and hospital is upscale.. but that X factor was missing for the price we paid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nikhil Goyle
Such an amazing meal. A departure from traditional but so much fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia Miller
Incredible tasting menu. Everything was delicious and the cocktails are really innovative. Service was great and I would definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronak Shah
The tasting menu is next level amazing. Culinary execution like I’ve never experienced with Indian cuisine before. This was Eleven Madison park level delight. Beautiful space and cocktails too. We went with a group of 8 and every person loved it.
I went on Divali for a celebration this year, I had this incredible spicy cauliflower appetizer, it was divine. I met the owners they too are divine. I will be back on my next nyc trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really want to give them a perfect 5, but their service was painfully slow, consistent with what many Yelpers have mentioned on their reviews. Getting reservations was a breeze, and the layout remains the same at this place, what was formerly Priyanka Chopra's failed venture - Sona.
Katie got us seated and George was our host/waiter - who was pretty difficult to spot throughout our time here.
Now that I am done complaining about the service, lets quickly get to the food which was absolutely fantastic.
What to get? The standout dish of the evening was Jackfruit Ghee Roast ($30) - the most delicious Jackfruit dish I have every had. Creamy, spice balanced, and flavor packed. This with Malabar Parotha was a banger combination.
Market Beets ($20) stood out in small bites, thanks to the delicious walnut chikki, and the smoked mayo sauce with Kolhapuri Chicken Bao was really tasty. Roasted Bombay Corn Ribs ($12) can be skipped, and so can the Biryani Chicken Wings ($16).
Their seasonal cocktail - a Gin & Tonic with cucumber and mint was refreshing. Cocktails overall were enjoyable.
We tried all their desserts which include a pistachio icecream, gulab jamun with coriander, and icecream sandwich. Desserts overall were an absolute letdown and I wouldn't recommend any of them. If you have an absolute sugar craving, go with icecream sandwich!
If they figure out their service staffing, I see no reason why Passerine can't be a New York favorite. With a gifted chef who balances flavor so well, the core ingredient of this restaurant is up to the mark!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Food was outstanding, on average. Some of the best Indian I've had. It's not traditional Indian food, but it is Indian inspired contemporary cuisine. Cocktails were good too. The lighting at the bar where we sat was unsettling and uneven, and the front lounge is weirdly empty, though it's well designed. service was decent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love the look of this place. Area near the bar has lounge seating so even a stylish place to wait! Food is excellent and they are great at accommodation diets. I've been twice for the tasting menu and received excellent gluten free substitutions. The cocktails are a must!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very disappointing and a complete rip-off calling this modern Indian food. We did the tasting menu ($140 per person), and it was beyond ridiculous what was served. The sauces were overly salted, the portions were extremely small, and everyone at our table kept hoping something better would show up — it never did. The only saving grace was the service, which was attentive, but the food itself was a complete miss. Definitely not worth the price. Spend your dollars elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
We had an absolutely phenomenal meal at Passerine. Each dish was more flavorful than the last - and the service was kind and impeccable. Plenty of pescatarian and veggie options too. Will 100% be coming back and recommending!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an incredible meal at Passerine. The dishes were all balanced, flavorful and unique. Not a single miss on the menu - the chicken was a standout. We left with a full stomach and a big smile on our faces.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food (scallops, chick kofta, Dal) and service was amazing. Would definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Passerine is sleek and low-lit with a modern twist. Chef Chetan Shetty crafts inventive dishes that fuse Indian flavors with Western techniques. The Beef Short Rib with cocktails are curated to match was my absolute favorite. Service is polished. Innovative dining in a stylish space. Highly recommend if you want to experience something new and a break from redundancy in NYC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re visiting New York and want an unforgettable Indian fine dining experience, Passerine is the place to go.
We had the 7-course tasting menu at Passerine and it was outstanding. Each dish was inventive yet rooted in bold, comforting Indian flavors from the bright tuna with lime and avocado (which was deceptively delicious) to the deeply spiced beef short rib with Bombay corn. The melts-in-your mouth Nihari is nothing like ever had before!
The pacing, cocktails, and service were all on point, and the elegant space made it feel special.
Chef Chetan Shetty deserves huge credit for creating a menu that feels both authentic and memorable. The pistachio nimish with chai ice cream and rose ice was the perfect finale. I highly recommend this place; would certainly visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Celebrated our anniversary here. Started with the happy hour food and cocktails. Our faves were the Uttapam and Tuna Papdi chaat. Cocktails were also solid. I would come back just for this. The space is warm and intimate but not intimidating - I’d say it has understated elegance. The food in general is very fun (if you are looking for traditional anything, this is not the place). We were surprised every time something came out. We enjoyed the beet salad and monk fish. As we both have South Indian ancestry, the flavors were familiar but the presentation and reimaginings of the classics blew our minds. I respect that they didn’t hold back on spice and that the flavor is all there too. Overall, I’d give Passerine 5/5 for quality from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered chef's tasting menu which is a 7 course meal. Unfortunately it lasted for 3.5 hours which we weren't expecting, we started at 7:45 PM and ended around 11:15. Food overall was a fusion twist over Indjan classics, some of the items such as Ghee roast Jackfruit was great; can't say all the dishes were great...definitely on the pricey side. Service was great and ambience and hospital is upscale.. but that X factor was missing for the price we paid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Such an amazing meal. A departure from traditional but so much fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible tasting menu. Everything was delicious and the cocktails are really innovative. Service was great and I would definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The tasting menu is next level amazing. Culinary execution like I’ve never experienced with Indian cuisine before. This was Eleven Madison park level delight. Beautiful space and cocktails too. We went with a group of 8 and every person loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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