(212) 388-0957

433 E 6th St
New York, NY 10009 40.7262 -73.9854

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

Hours:

Sun, Tue-Thu 6pm-11pm

Fri-Sat 6pm-12am

Last updated 9.11.08

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Indian

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What People Are Saying About Raga

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The Scene – Unpolished but cozy, with red walls, arty sconces and deep, comfortable booths, Raga calls little attention to itself. There's a downstairs room for parties or busy nights. The service is casual and skillful; servers are able to discuss the restaurant's well-chosen wines and beers at length. – – The Food – Raga does a brilliant job with Indian fusion dishes as simple as vegetable curry or as ambitious as pan-roasted lamb sirloin with cranberry beans and nigella ragout. Nigella seeds also scent the otherwise conventional roasted potatoes, which typifies…

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When to Go:
Each evening from 6pm to 7pm, Raga offers a prix-fixe dinner: soup or salad, an entree and a beverage.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “We love eating here for the comfortable yet creative atmosphere, the scrumptious fare, and friendly staff.”
  2. “The ambiance was nice, a low-key hip place.”
  3. “From the incredible food, to the warm atmosphere, to the friendly service, this downtown neighborhood spot doesn't miss a beat.”
  4. “Raga is a cozy little place, with great music and the staff couldnt be nicer.”
  5. “Raga's is a romantic, cozy restaurant.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “From beginning appetizers, the scallops were incredible, to the delicious chocolate souffle with rasberry mint sorbet, we were delighted by the taste sensations.”
  2. “desert, a chocolate soufle, was incredible.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The bar is very well stocked with interesting beers and well priced wines.”
  2. “Pair you food with the excellent beers on tap or their well priced wine list.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The filet mignon dish was superb!”
  2. “From the incredible food, to the warm atmosphere, to the friendly service, this downtown neighborhood spot doesn't miss a beat.”
  3. “very nice servers, but they seemed more interested in conversing with the regulars than bringing food and being attentive.”
  4. “This is my first time writing a review for a restaurant because the food and service was excellent.”
  5. “The exotic food is beautifully presented and is a delight in delicious combinations.”
  6. “We took our waiters suggestions to order the wild boar with coconut rice and the lamb chops.”
  7. “From beginning appetizers, the scallops were incredible, to the delicious chocolate souffle with rasberry mint sorbet, we were delighted by the taste sensations.”
  8. “The food is delicious and beautifully prepared along with the friendly and personable service.”
  9. “Pair you food with the excellent beers on tap or their well priced wine list.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “We were well attended to by the enthusiastic staff especially the manager Tony Gaskin who made excellent suggestions for our menu selections.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The ambiance was nice, a low-key hip place.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “We were well attended to by the enthusiastic staff especially the manager Tony Gaskin who made excellent suggestions for our menu selections.”
  2. “This is my first time writing a review for a restaurant because the food and service was excellent.”
  3. “Raga is a cozy little place, with great music and the staff couldnt be nicer.”
  4. “The food is delicious and beautifully prepared along with the friendly and personable service.”
  5. “We took our waiters suggestions to order the wild boar with coconut rice and the lamb chops.”
  6. “very nice servers, but they seemed more interested in conversing with the regulars than bringing food and being attentive.”
  7. “From the incredible food, to the warm atmosphere, to the friendly service, this downtown neighborhood spot doesn't miss a beat.”
  8. “We love eating here for the comfortable yet creative atmosphere, the scrumptious fare, and friendly staff.”
  9. “The staff is incredibly helpful and attentive.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/02/07

Too bad this place is no longer in business. Need to remove this from your list

by xenapony

Went there last Saturday only to find that"Death & Co" bar had taken its place-ended up having a drink there though which was good

  • Pros: Was very good
  • Cons: Gone out of business
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/06

This is easily my FAVORITE restaurant in the city

by doggiebag

i became acquainted with this restaurant a few years ago and always make it a point to take someone new there each time i go. i've had my birthday dinner there, i've taken my dad there when he came into town from FL, i've taken my friend who was visiting from san fran there and i'll probably have my anniversary dinner there next month. their red wine reduction sauce on the filet mignon is just to die for, as are the samosas. i've also been known to down a few raga-ritas in my time (or were they raga-tinis?). whatever they were, they sure get the job done!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/01/06

Absolutely Wonderful !

by babyaly1

Raga is perfect in everyway! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this restaurant on a lazy Sunday evening and I am so glad we did!. Raga is a cozy little place, with great music and the staff couldnt be nicer. However the real standout is the food ! We took our waiters suggestions to order the wild boar with coconut rice and the lamb chops. WOW! They were both amazing. The way the Indian and French styles meld together is perfect. The meat was sooo tender and tasty, best lamb I have ever had in any restaurant by far. The Indian spices give everything a unique and tantalizing flavor. Try the Naan bread with mango chutney. Give Raga a try you wont be disappointed.

  • Pros: FOOD FOOD FOOD, Staff, Atmosphere
  • Cons: Nothing
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/18/05

Exotic Cuisines with Perfection

by ranaelatab

I go and eat out at many different restaurants and this is one place you have go and try. This is my first time writing a review for a restaurant because the food and service was excellent. The filet mignon dish was superb! I would defiantly come back here again as one of my top choices.

It's a small cute restaurant.

  • Pros: food, service, exotic cuisines
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/18/05

User review by SALRangers

by SALRangers

Raga's is a romantic, cozy restaurant. The exotic food is beautifully presented and is a delight in delicious combinations. It is also extremely well priced. The staff is incredibly helpful and attentive. The bar is very well stocked with interesting beers and well priced wines. This is one of my favorite restaurants and it is not to be missed. Your friends will thank you for introducing them to this gem!

  • Pros: Room for Large Groups, Amazingly Delicious, Attentive Staff

The Details on Raga

Place Categories:

  • incredible food
  • great staff
  • friendly service
  • love place
  • comfortable atmosphere
  • excellent beers
  • unique flavor
  • delicious combinations
  • excellent suggestions
  • scrumptious fare
  • delicious chocolate souffle
  • incredible scallops
  • interesting priced wines
  • great music
  • very nice servers
  • perfect raga
  • nice ambiance
  • superb filet mignon dish
  • excellent variety
  • incredible chocolate soufle
  • incredible desert
  • order wild boar
  • favorite cozy restaurant
  • interesting fusion
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