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Hours
Sun
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Mon
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Tue
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Wed
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Thu
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Fri
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
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PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Indian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant specialize in Halal food?
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About
An upscale Indian restaurant in midtown Manhattan, Darbar Grill is famous for delicious Indian cuisine. Located near luxury hotels we're the perfect spot for a private event and can also cater events in the NYC area. Darbar Grill features a romantic, friendly, and modern ambiance that is perfect for date night, small groups, or business dinners. We also have an in house delivery team and feature Indian food delivery in the midtown area with great prices and great deals to order direct from our website.
PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Indian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
Contribute
4.0
154 reviews
Excellent
58
Very good
70
Average
7
Poor
8
Terrible
11
Brian B
24 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
This restaurant has been in the neighborhood for years now and frankly the only reason for going here was the loss of AGRA nearby on Lexington Avenue, a victim of Covid.
Here there are table cloths, attentive, friendly service and we experienced possibly the freshest Vegetable Somosas ever served in NYC. Sadly while the two chicken dishes were fresh the portions were small, more suited to a less expensive lunch option than a dinner in the evening.
We may return with friends one day to see if the portions are indeed as small as we experienced.
Written December 12, 2024
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Meera C
1 contribution
May 2024 • family
Darbar catered my wedding and let me just say - they provided the best experience I could have ever had. From the beginning, Manek was so accommodating and kind. Even when we had an unexpected wedding date change! The food was insanely delicious - my husband is from Brazil and his family fell in love with Indian food because of Darbar. There are no hidden fees and only transparency. Weddings can be really expensive in NYC, but Darbar provided an extremely reasonable price for catering - I was so grateful for this. Manek also is with you through every step to make sure your wedding day is perfect. Anyone having an Indian wedding in the NYC area must definitely go with Darbar. Unmatched service, kindness, efficiency, and price.
Written May 24, 2024
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Christian M
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • family
Danbar Grill offers fantastic naan with a thin, perfectly burnt crust and a great selection of flavors. The amazing dishes are adjusted to personal preferences, and the service is attentive without being intrusive. The drink selection is excellent, with a range of beverages from traditional Indian drinks to expertly crafted cocktails. Despite the hot climate outside, the restaurant maintains a comfortable temperature. Overall, Danbar Grill provides a memorable dining experience with high-quality food, attentive service, and great value for money. Highly recommended for authentic Indian cuisine in NYC!
Written June 20, 2024
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Giles B
London160 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
We went with friends on the basis of a taxi driver’s recommendation. We found the interior gloomy and somewhat soulless. One girl, very shy, tried to serve us, but the men out front, in white shirts, were offhand and inattentive. The food was a complete disappointment. Onion bhajia were fried to death, tasteless and burnt. The main and indistinguishable vegetarian dishes lacked any subtlety of spicing and seemed to be wearing the same thickened sauce. The peas in the matter paneer were like bullets, and the makhani was laden with chilli. The least expensive wine on the list was over $50 a bottle. The bill for four came to well over £200 or $150. Compared to the quality of the best London “Indian”restaurants with accomplished Bangladeshi cuisine, this meal was a disaster. And they didn’t want to know…..
Written April 27, 2022
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Kitty272727
294 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We have been to many Indian buffets in New York (alas, Sapphire is gone), and Darbar Grill is one of the best for the price ($15.95). There is a nice array of dishes from goat curry to vegetable samosas to makhanis, with nothing unusual. But the saag paneer, dhal, and tandoori chicken are particularly well prepared. The desserts—mango mousse (a bit thick), rice pudding, flan, and gulab jaman (milk balls in syrup)—were three more than usual in a buffet.
The room is more reminiscent of an English pub, dark paneling and stained glass skylight, but pleasant. The service was excellent.
Written January 18, 2020
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Rebecca F
4 contributions
May 2023 • none
I wish I could give these guys ten stars! Food was great but hospitality like I haven’t seen in years. Brought a toddler with us and every single staff person there made us feel like family. Will definitely be back!
Written May 5, 2023
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cory lambert
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • family
Amazing dining experience. I came looking for authentic Indian cuisine and was not disappointed. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They have an amazing menu with a huge selection. I can not wait to come back and eat hear again.
Written January 9, 2023
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Uae
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • friends
my husband called to order food , after the person know that my husband is Arab . he start telling my husband how Arab people are bad and not worthy and the funny thing , my husband doesn't speak good English but understand a little bit . the person say to him after every insult " I know that you don't understand what I m telling you "
Written January 20, 2020
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AnnaNYC
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
Darbar staff are friendly and gracious. The restaurant is quiet and very pleasant; perfect for dinner with a friend! The cuisine is truly delicious! Darbar is one of my most favorite restaurants in Manhattan.
Written December 2, 2023
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Teshara B
Alexandria7 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
If you’re looking for authentic and fresh Indian food this is the place for you!!! The tamarind Margarita was so delicious!!! The venue and chicken samosas are some of the best I’ve ever tasted! I got the butter chicken and the rice OMG the tandoori chicken was also moist and flavorful!!! I had the mango custard dessert and I was so stuffed leaving the restaurant. I wish I lived in NY do I can have they food more regularly. But the naan was the show stopper for me!!! I have been dreaming about it ever since!!! I can’t wait to go back again!!!
Written July 14, 2023
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Claude E
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • couples
Exceptionally good and genuine Indian food combined with first class service and reasonable prices. Planning to go back soon.
Written April 22, 2023
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Phil
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
Excellent food and friendly service.
Clean restaurant and very reasonably priced food.
Great menu choices too.
Highly recommended
Written August 23, 2022
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Beth H
Houston2 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
Great Indian food. Super friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Really loved the samosas and black Dahl. And they take reservations which is always helpful in New York!
Written July 21, 2022
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Joe M
Warrington267 contributions
Dec 2021 • family
Here is a smallish restaurant quite cozy, the food took about 20 odd mins too arrive but was worth the wait.
It was very tasty and plenty off it
Written December 28, 2021
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Roger d
Rome2 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
The outdoor seating was shabby and very cold,the heating was inadequate,the food was bad and the restaurant is unreasonably expensive.
Written January 21, 2021
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