Darbar Grill

I had a wonderful dining experience at Darbar Grill. From start to finish, everything about the meal stood out — the presentation, the taste, and the warm hospitality. The restaurant has a cozy and elegant atmosphere, perfect for enjoying authentic Indian food in a relaxed setting. I ordered their bento-style thali, and it was beautifully presented. Each section of the box had something special — fragrant basmati rice with peas, creamy dal, flavorful paneer curry, and perfectly cooked meat curry that was rich and aromatic. The little pakoda added a nice texture and spice contrast, while the mango dessert was the perfect sweet finish. It’s rare to see such careful presentation in Indian food, and this was done with real attention to detail. The naan was soft and warm, ideal for scooping u

Darbar is a gem in Midtown Manhattan. Ive been coming here for years now. Serving up authentic Indian fare Darbar is a one of a kind dining experience. Very cozy & Manhattan-esque ambiance. The food here is some of the best I've ever had. Naan are nice & pillowy, palak paneer was savory with fresh paneer cubes mixed in. Uncle Mike is a sweetheart. I love their glass ceiling & overall ambiance. Really gets you in the mood for a good dinner. The staff is super attentive & helpful. If you're in Manhattan come give Darbar a visit.

Darbar Grill truly impressed us with its delicious food and warm hospitality. They offer a variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, all packed with authentic flavor. We were pleasantly surprised with complimentary kheer at the end of our meal—a sweet and thoughtful touch. They were also incredibly kind to our toddler, even giving them a balloon, which made the visit extra special

Very kind host and waiter. The food was delicious! Super hospitable. They brought out complimentary dessert. It was our first time here, but we’ll definitely be back!

One of my favorite restaurants and Indian restaurant at that, is Darbar. Between Das, Manny and Hasan, they have always made me feel welcome, like family. They have even customized their Butter Chicken Sauce for me, due to my low spice tolerance. But their Mango Lassi drinks are my absolute favorite. I literally overdose on them. Unfortunately this month they are closing their doors at the end of December. They are looking for a neighborhood place but like all of these property owners, they have gone up on commercial rent and forcing good, small merchants out of their spaces they have operated for decades. So, if you read this before the month is done, they have a wonderful buffet almost everyday. Come get some and celebrate them. A true jewel of midtown Manhattan, that needs to be kept.