Gandhi Indian Restaurant

The Number 1 Indian Restaurant on Indian Row in NYC's East Village

(646) 233-2688

345 E 6th St (1st Ave & 6ths Street)
New York, NY 10003 40.726951 -73.987462

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

www.gandhiny.com

Hours:

Mon-Sun 12pm-12am

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Indian

What People Are Saying About Gandhi Indian Restaurant

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Gandhi Indian Restaurant

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Gandhi Restaurant offers some of India's finest classic cuisines. Featuring the freshest and most delicious Indian delicacies at a great price. Located on the northeast side of 6th street in the East Village, you will notice the beautiful designs of India, the romantic setting, the friendly waitstaff, and cool open rooms that allow you to sit comfortably while enjoying your meal. Private dining space is available for birthday parties and business events. The bar serves up special Indian brews that you will love. Gandhi's signature dishes include the Chicken Tikka Musallam, rated the most…

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ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Good for a romantic or a friendly meal.
  2. Average because the food and price were great, the service and atmosphere were decent, but it's not one of the BEST Indian places I've ever gone to.
  3. loved the decor and the background music.
  4. The decor of the dining room certainly reflects Indian culture, although I would have liked some background music, since it was pretty quiet.
  5. On the plus side, the decor was nice enough, Indian music playing softly in the background.
  6. Gandhi offers a variety of interesting yogurt drinks, beers, and appetizers, and the interior of the restaurant is alluring, yet cozy, with scarlet and gold walls, lit only by candles and small accent lamps, decorated in beautiful, beaded shades.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Gandhi offers a variety of interesting yogurt drinks, beers, and appetizers, and the interior of the restaurant is alluring, yet cozy, with scarlet and gold walls, lit only by candles and small accent lamps, decorated in beautiful, beaded shades.
  2. The beers are uncommon in New York, very authentic Haywards from India which I like very much.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. The vegetarian dishes were especially good.
  2. Average because the food and price were great, the service and atmosphere were decent, but it's not one of the BEST Indian places I've ever gone to.
  3. The beers are uncommon in New York, very authentic Haywards from India which I like very much.
  4. Its a very nice restaurant, I had very good shrimp vindaloo and the garlic nan was excellent.
  5. Having moved to NY from London I have been craving good Indian food.
  6. great food, and awesome service
  7. The service was relatively attentive, although once we got our meals and the naan bread, there was some confusion when we asked for the three dips that typically go along with the bread.
  8. The sag panir and malai kofta are my favorites, my boyfriend likes the spicy lamb.
  9. Great food
  10. The food is fresh and spicy and quality is so good even for takeout.
  11. Good food and good portions.
  12. must recommend the dish as well.
  13. Good place for date, my wife liked the lamb biryani.
  14. Romantic, a bargain, great food, well located, great service, and an all around good time.
  15. If you are looking for the best vegetarian meal go to Gandhi.
  16. We've been visiting this restaurant for almost six years and have been very happy with the great food and value.
  17. The best Indian food in NYC.
  18. Good for a romantic or a friendly meal.
  19. everything was really delicious.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Gandhi offers a variety of interesting yogurt drinks, beers, and appetizers, and the interior of the restaurant is alluring, yet cozy, with scarlet and gold walls, lit only by candles and small accent lamps, decorated in beautiful, beaded shades.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Its a very nice restaurant, I had very good shrimp vindaloo and the garlic nan was excellent.
service
100.0% positive
  1. great food, and awesome service
  2. We took a group of 18 people straight from the Ashram to Gandhi and had a fabulous dinner.
  3. The waiters were diligent about refilling water.
  4. The service was relatively attentive, although once we got our meals and the naan bread, there was some confusion when we asked for the three dips that typically go along with the bread.
  5. Romantic, a bargain, great food, well located, great service, and an all around good time.
  6. The hand painted walls make for a pleasant setting and the service was professional.
  7. The family owned place has a staff that is friendly and service was terrific.
  8. Good for a romantic or a friendly meal.
  9. the owner is very friendly, and so is all of the wait staff.
  10. Average because the food and price were great, the service and atmosphere were decent, but it's not one of the BEST Indian places I've ever gone to.
  11. The service was good too, prompt and courteous -- unlike most of the restaurants on the street.
value
100.0% positive
  1. Good food and good portions.
  2. The vindaloos were as good as the ones served in London and the prices were even better.
  3. We've been visiting this restaurant for almost six years and have been very happy with the great food and value.
  4. We had a wonderful dinner for four at this busy but inexpensive restaurant on Curry Row.
  5. Average because the food and price were great, the service and atmosphere were decent, but it's not one of the BEST Indian places I've ever gone to.
3 Star Rating: Average

08/25/10

Excelent indian restauramt in east village lower manhattan n

by CSMobileUser3 at Citysearch

Wpinderfull food and services

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/25/10

World famous inmy test

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

Great test greatservice great quality great environment

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/17/09

AMAZING!! The best Indian food in NYC. Period.

by Carlos G at Citysearch

I've been coming to Gandhi since i was a kid. It's never been off in the nearly 17 years I've been going there. Romantic, a bargain, great food, well located, great service, and an all around good time. Just go. And bring friends.

  • Pros: The food is five star quality and it's inexpensive
  • Cons: None.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/08/09

great food, and awesome service

by siroliveoil at Citysearch

I went here for a friends birthday. We had brought our own alcohol but they have a bar available.

We all ordered different dishes, tikka massala, tikka massalum, poori, naan, and rice dishes.

everything was really delicious. i enjoyed it all!

the owner is very friendly, and so is all of the wait staff. they even sang happy birthday with us!!

  • Pros: delicious tikka massalum
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/01/08

My Favorite on the Block

by delala at Citysearch

Good food and good portions. Every dish I have tried is well seasoned, which is in contrast to some of the competition. A favorite of mine are the Bombay Potatoes with raita. Enjoy.

The Details on Gandhi Indian Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • prompt service
  • great indian food
  • fantastic vegetarian meal
  • very nice indian restaurant
  • professional pleasant setting
  • fabulous dinner
  • liked good place
  • loved background music
  • great value
  • good portions
  • likes spicy lamb
  • authentic haywards
  • beautiful beaded shades
  • friendly staff
  • loved decor
  • interesting beers
  • favorite bombay potatoes
  • really love tandoori
  • best indian places
  • recommend dish
  • decent atmosphere
  • diligent waiters
  • really good breads
  • interesting yogurt drinks
  • interesting appetizers

Message from Gandhi Indian Restaurant

  • Best of Indian Cuisne in E. Village
  • Free Pick up & Delivery
  • Private Party and Bar Service

Gandhi Restaurant offers some of India's finest classic cuisines. Featuring the freshest and most delicious Indian delicacies at a great price. Located on the northeast side of 6th street in the East Village, you will notice the beautiful designs of India, the romantic setting, the friendly waitstaff, and cool open rooms that allow you to sit comfortably while enjoying your meal. Private dining space is available for birthday parties and business events. The bar serves up special Indian brews that you will love. Gandhi's signature dishes include the Chicken Tikka Musallam, rated the most delicious, rich and sweet dish, samosas that are perfectly made, and poori breads that are puffy, soft and delicious. We look forward to making you mouth watering dishes that will make you want to come back for more.