Haveli Restaurant Inc

I've been eating indian food my whole life and I want to inform you that this place is the best indian restaurant in manhattan. Not only is the place super nice and accomodating to groups, couples, and business meetings...but the prices are very reasonable and the taste is excellent. The host at this restaurant is great, as well as the waiters. My favorite dish at this restaurant is definitely the lamb chops, they're amazing! The full bar also comes in handy if you want to have a few drinks. The first time I came here it was for a friend's bday on a tuesday night which was a slow night so the owner let our party of about 12 people have dinner upstairs with our own waiter staff, now that's what you call service! We had the luxury of being as loud as we wanted and didn't have to worry about bothering others. The chicken makhani is also absolutely great. DON'T THINK TWICE, IF YOU LIKE INDIAN FOOD GO HERE! Pros: food, ambiance, staff, EVERYTHING Cons: NOTHING! more

Really good, inexpensive Indian food. Go for this over the ones on India Row (first ave.) It wasn't too spicy, and everything was fresh and delivered on-time. more

Perused many menus on here before choosing Haveli for its good reviews, better prices and location. The ambiance is beautiful. BUT THE FOOD WAS NOT GOOD!!!! I've had Indian at other places that's made my toes curl it's that good. THIS FOOD was absolutely bland. My dish tasted just like my friend's on my right (and they both tasted like something Chef Boyardee made), while my friend on my left struggled through too-tough chicken. I'm not sure where all these great reviews come from? But if you want GREAT Indian Food in the city, this is NOT THE PLACE!!!! TURN BACK! Pros: Nice interior ambiance Cons: BLAND HORRIBLE FOOD - don't bother! more

amazing food...amazing service. highly recommended. cant go wrong if your in the mood for authentic indian. loved it. Pros: good food more

Had dinner here last Saturday night with a reservation. After reading the Citysearch reviews, including the Best of Citysearch 2007, I was excited to possibly find a good, reasonably priced Indian restaurant in the city. Haveli was nothing close to that. The ambiance of the place was not bad, and it was crowded and lively. But the food and service were truly horrendous. There were four of us, and we got a couple appetizers and four main dishes, a vegetarian dish (Malai Kofta), 2 lamb dishes (Kahari Ghost and Lamb Do-Piaz), and a chicken dish (Chicken Saag). Each dish was tasteless and almost indistinguishable from the next. Forget about spice, there was just not any flavor at all. At the end of the meal I had the odd sensation of being full but not having tasted anything while eating - which is exactly what happened. Additionally, the service was terrible. Our waiter was patronizing when we asked a few questions, even though two of us were Indian, so we knew what we were talking about. No one stopped by to ask how our food was after it came out - good thing for them, because I was ready to tell them how tasteless the food was. I cannot believe that this place won best of citysearch 2007 - does not come close to deserving it. Absolutely not recommended. Cons: Truly tasteless food. more

Really disappointing after previous reviews. Ordered various types of chicken and lamb curries that all had close to no taste, and certainly no distinct taste. Service was also quite poor. We had a question on the one of the dishes which was responded to with annoyance, while the meal took over two hours with the slow service throughout. more

We came here for dinner with a reservation. As someone else mentioned, they consider the tables by the door to be their best tables, but the restaurant is so large, that it wasn't a problem getting a different table towards the back. The service is very good and polite. The food is probably the best Indian food I've ever had. The shrimp in yogurt sauce was simply amazing. It was not hot at all, but at the same time brimming with spice and flavor. It was what I had often wished Indian food would be. The lamb was extremely soft and tender. I found the spices there to be more in line with other Indian restaurants, but nonetheless good. Even the Samosa had something special in it. It was not over-fried and the vegetables tasted fresh. The decor is tasteful and authentic. Perhaps the prices are a bit higher than average, but not noticeably so. I am definitely coming back. more

went and it was super good ,beautiful setting and great food.( i just pressed the escape button by accident so the next time ill go i ll write a full review. Pros: the best food Cons: creepy waiters more

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If you enjoy Indian food, Haveli is definitely the place to go. It provides a great dinning experience with the perfect combination of food, service, and atmosphere to rejoice one's mood. It truly elucidates the cultural authenticity you?d look for in an Indian restaurant. The sensational food served so delightfully in a beautifully decorative setting is definitely worth trying, if you haven?t already. At Haveli, your dining experience can't go wrong! Pros: tasty food, friendly service, elegant setting Cons: parking as in anywhere else in NYC, however not so difficult more

As an Indian-American its very hard to find good Indian food in New York City. After all, its compared to what one receives at home. Haveli is one of the few that delivers quality food in a comfortable setting. Parking can be an issue but what restaurant in Manhattan has good parking? Try the saag (spinach) - yummy! If you are going for the spicier dishes - like vindaloo - be forewarned, unless you tell the waiter you want it milder - it's hotter than a Texas summer. more

For Indian food lovers or the novice who want to experience great indian food for the first time, Haveli has the BEST indian food in NYC or elsewhere (variety, taste, price), and excellent service. TRY IT! can't go wrong (take it from someone who's had indian food around the country in ATL, SF, LA, Boston - nowhere as good as here)... Pros: great food; great atmosphere; great location; friendly staff Cons: may be tough to find parking, but usually can within a couple of blocks... more

Haveli has taste of good Indian food, great customer services and nice atmosphere. Absolutely good choice and conveniently located! more

I love eating indian food and Haveli Restaurant is the only place that has great taste that will last forever in your memory. No matter where you are, or what you are in the mood for, Haveli Restaurant it diffinately worth it. Pros: great tasting food, outstanding service more

fantastic food, great environment especially for a first date and second date experience. Great location for the eating out crowd, maybe even a start for the night out on the town crowd. I recommend the vegetable tandoori it is especially delicious. Wonderful friendly service, and very fast which is perfect for the New York idea of time Pros: great location, and food Cons: there are none more

I love this restaurant, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, the service is prompt and efficient. I had the Dumpakd one of their special dishes and it was very good. It is a place I would say is universal romantic, and for large groups. Pros: speaks volumes of city night life Cons: there is none more

My husband and I were visiting the city for the weekend, and reluctantly we entered Haveli. You see we are originally from Albany, New York and have tried an abundant amount of restaurants all over the state. Many of which have left us disappointed. However we were recommended this particular restaurant by a friend she could not stop talking up the food, so i had to admit I was intrigued. Haveli invitied us warmly into a candle lit environment, a wonderful start to a romantic evening. I had the vegetable tandoori and I have to tell you I was impressed. I have never tasted anything so delicious. My husband had the Dumpakhd (both specialty dishes), and he was speechless. I highly recommend the Haveli restaurant and challenge anyone who would disagree. The Haveli restaurant envigorated our holiday. Pros: Ambience, friendly service, great food need I say more Cons: there are none more

Havelli's not only has a great atmosphere, but also great food. What sets this restuarant apart is the authenticity of the dishes. I would highly reccomend this restaurant to any lover of Indian food! Pros: Good food, great ambiance, great location Cons: there are none more

This is truly the best indian restaurant i have EVER been to...a great atmosphere with inviting waiters and the owner is such a gentleman! Always DELICIOUS, the authentic taste is one of a kind. DEFINITELY my top choice for ANY type of indian food :) Pros: FOOD. AMBIENCE, PARKING, SERVICE, EVERYTHING!!! Cons: NONE! more

I came to eat at this restaurant with my husband and we really enjoyed ourselves. It was romantic, the resturant had a nice decor. The service was fast, which was good because we were starving! and the food was really good! We might return in the near future and I recommend that anyone should give it a try. more