Darbar Indian Grill

(212) 751-4600

157 E 55th St (Between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10022 40.7594 -73.9695

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

Years in business

Established in 2008

Hours:

Sun- Thurs 11:30am- 10pm

Fri - Sat 11:30am- 11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Buffet

Cuisine:

Vegetarian, Indian

What People Are Saying About Darbar Indian Grill

Featured Review

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This midtown standby has been producing regional Indian food for office workers for years, and boasts a loyal clientele.

Editor's Tips

On the Menu:
Darbar Grill offers an extensive Indian lunch buffet for $10.95 per person, 7 days a week.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. The new location has a very nice interior and the lunch buffet was the bomb.
  2. The decor and service are impeccable.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. They have a great, quiet and elegant bar as well - a nice place for a date, drinks after work, meeting, or night with friends.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Trust me, for $35, the food and the presentation was fantastic!
  2. The food is FRESH and you can taste it.
  3. So, I've gone to Darbar twice and the food and service is GREAT.
  4. Everything was delicious.
  5. am from California and a big fan of Indian food.
  6. Darbar Grill has the best Indian food that I've eaten in all of New York City.
  7. Terrific food in a nice setting and just-right service.
  8. love Indian food, especially for lunch and this is by far one of the best lunch buffets in the city.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. They have a great, quiet and elegant bar as well - a nice place for a date, drinks after work, meeting, or night with friends.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The decor and service are impeccable.
  2. Terrific food in a nice setting and just-right service.
  3. So, I've gone to Darbar twice and the food and service is GREAT.
  4. The atmostphere is beautiful, the waiting staff is warm and attentive, so much to compliment.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/18/11

Best Indian Food in New York

by Karo Gyonjyan at Citysearch

I had a meeting with my Indian clients in this restaurant and they suggested me try few things here. I tried Tandoori Chicken and I was completely addicted to it now. Very nice taste with little bit of spiciness and the aroma is amazing.

I would recommend you all to try it once.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/18/11

Best Indian Restaurants in NYC

by Karo Gyonjyan at Citysearch

Darbar Grill is an Indian restaurant with so many variety of food. They cater all kinds of indian dishes and I found them very tasty. The ambiance was very pleasant and lunch and dinners are preferred time.

Food is excellent, prices are reasonable and I recommend it.

Best Indian food in NYC.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/16/11

Indian Food in NYC

by JohnTiedemann at Citysearch

I have come across Darbar Grill with unique flavors with excellent ambiance. Tried various veg and no veg varieties and very found some very spicy and yet mouth watering.

Will definitely go there again.

Karo.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/27/11

A Must Try for Indian Food Lovers

by RestaurantGirl1 at Citysearch

I love both Darbar locations and can't say enough about their amazing food. I have tried almost every dish on the menu since the lunch buffet features so many dishes. All of the vegetarian dishes are so tasty and not too heavy with sauce. Most Indian restaurants have lunch buffets but Darbar is by far the best. The 55th Street location is great for a special dinner date, conveient location. The 46th street location is more casual but equally as good.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/26/11

Best Indian Lunch in NYC

by CityGirlL1 at Citysearch

If you want to try ALL the great Indian specialties, go to Darbar during lunch Mon to Friday. GREAT food and under $15. The good thing about the buffet is you get to try so many dishes. If you go for dinner, you are limited to one entree generally. The staff is very nice and quick.

The Details on Darbar Indian Grill

Place Categories:

  • terrific indian food
  • great bar
  • nice justright service
  • recommend good indian restaurant
  • very nice interior
  • nice setting
  • best indian spots
  • nice drinks
  • impeccable decor
  • best lunch buffets
  • big fan
  • fantastic trust
  • beautiful atmostphere
  • nice place
  • delicious everything
  • warm waiting staff
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