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The place is big and beautiful. The service is courteous and thorough. I went with several friends on a Saturday night and we were seated promptly and well. We ate the prix-fixe and shared. The sweet corn samosa was alright...a bit too dry. The tuna cru was absolutely delicious...fresh and well-seasoned with plenty of cilantro and radishes. And the cheese kulcha from Bread Bar is cheesy turmeric-y heaven. For main courses, we had the tapioca-crusted soft-shell crab, which was good but average. Much more exotic sounding than it tasted. We had baby lamb and baby pig which were both utterly juicy and delicious. We all ordered the Peralta KO because it's made with Lichido, and it did not disappoint. It was excellent, but could have used a lot more of the lychee Lichido flavor we've come to love. And, of course, we got all the desserts on the menu and shared. My favorite was, by far, the Tahitian Vanilla Bean Kulfi. It came with perfect sweet-sour cherries, and tasted like a cross between vanilla ice cream and pudding. And it was great. Overall, an excellent dining experience. Pros: Delicious Food, Good Cocktails more

I recently visited NYC and the concierge of my hotel recommended Tabla to us as a good place to dine. I was speechless with the gorgeous interior of the restaurant. The hosts are very gracious and warm, not intimidating as compared to most upscale restaurants. They make you feel welcome and relaxed. We were seated promptly, by a window table which we requested. I was surprise with the Champagne toast from the concierge who booked our dinner. My vacation just got better. The service was outstanding, very professional. They know exactly when to approach the table, or when to wait. The Goan Crab Cake was outstanding. The succulent lump crabmeat crisped to a golden brown bursts with lively flavors of ginger, coriander, chiles and other spices that enhance the dish and not overwhelm the natural flavours. When I asked the waiter how they do the Crab Cake, he explained everything to us, which is remarkable; they really know how to train their staff. Aside from the explanation, he came back a few minutes later with a recipe card. This is how I rate hospitality, every little thing counts! Professional service can be a good thing, but outstanding hospitality is hard to find. The chutneys are also very good. We really enjoyed the naan breads as well. The fusion of American dish with Indian spices marries well. There are many American restaurants all over the US, and there are also many Indian restaurants. If you put the best of both together, that is how I would define the cuisine at Tabla. Flavours at its best, hospitality beats the rest. To Chef Floyd Cardoz, and the entire staff of Tabla and Bread Bar, thank you for giving us the best restaurant experience in NYC! Until out next visit! Pros: GREAT FOOD! GREAT SERVICE! Cons: NOTHING AT ALL! more

As soon as I entered the restaurant I already felt very warm and very much welcome as the hosts greeted me and my guest. Almost like I was expected right that very moment, they recognized me right away from my previous visit for lunch. The night atmosphere at the restaurant has transformed the professional and business-like lunch atmorsphere to an elegant and romantic setting. The gleaming wooden staircase is lined with candles that seem to cast a magical glow on the whole place. The mosaics even look lovelier than ever. I had a Tablatini to start and it is officialy my favorite New York cocktail. We had the five course tasting menu and this might not have enough space to describe each and every dish, but everything was exquisite. The naan breads are very good. Adventures in spice made the food at Tabla a great experience for foodies who are always looking for something new and different. I always recognaize the flavors of Turmeric, Cumin, and Curry. The portions are good, and not overwhelming. You always look forward to the next dish.. it can only get better. The $25 lunch prixe-fixe is a VERY GOOD VALUE! I have impressed many clients, partners, family and friends. Lunch at Tabla is a different atmosphere, business casual. Good for ladies who do lunch, and you will really enjoy the view of the park whether it's a lovely day, a romantic rainy afternoon or a snow covered day, sipping tea with a view is a good way to brighten your mid-day. Pros: Good food. Good Wines. Phenomenal Cocktails. Excel Cons: Parking is difficult. more

My wife and I went to Tabla for our anniversary and had a memorable time. The staff greeted us with champagne and made sure that we had an excellent evening. After being to many three star restaurants, I have decided for the price, Tabla offers the best value in town. The ambiance is lively, food delicious with great flavors and a caring staff made our 10th anniversary just perfect. Pros: Great staff, Execellent value, World class food Cons: Lively atmosphere, Stairs to diningroom more

Spent $220 including tip & wine on a dinner for two. I had expected something special, if not to say outstanding for that price. I was disappointed. I didn't taste anything that reminded me of Indian food, nothing spicy, nothing exotic. Small portions. Only one vegetarian dish on the main course. Waiters were professional and provided prompt courtesy. The room was very loud. At the next table they were apparantly doing a wine tasting - very disturbing. It was at times difficult to have a normal conversation. Won't go to Tabla again. Cons: Food isn't Indian, Few vegetarian dishes, Too loud more

The Indian food at Tabla is rather bland. Apart from the duck samosas I found nothing I liked. Once again we have a NYC restaurant that is more hype than substance. more

I have been to Tabla twice, once during restaurant week in the summer of 2005 and then again in December 2005. Each time I ate at this restaurant, the food was creatively prepared and delicious, and the serice was excellent. The items from the bread bar brought to our table were wonderful, especially the whole wheat naan. Our waittress was very attentive and even brought us an extra dessert and tastings of new items from the chef. I loved this restaurant, and I would definitely go back again. Pros: Service, Atmosphere, Creative Food Cons: None more

Excellent place to visit casually with friends. Relaxed yet elegant and food is good too. There are decent vegetarian choices. more

Tabla used to be very good and deserved its high rating of 9.7 in the last few years. However, I noticed a big change during my last night visit: price is up by 10% in comparison to what it was just half a year ago and the quantity in each course is increased, but the quality is SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERED. I don't know whether they have changed their chef or just business strategy, either way it was definitely a terrible move -- a move that made this used to be distiniguished upscale restaurant to be one of the average New York restaurant. What a great pity!!!! Pros: nice deco, pleasant service , still interesting foo Cons: over priced, slow service, too big portion to be more

The food in Tabla is very interesting it is sort of a mix of American and Indian. Worth the price. more

I went to Tabla for dinner last Saturday and the experience was just breath taking. The food was delightful, the service was impeccable, the ambience was awesome. This is a wonderful place and I highly recommend it. Pros: Service, Service, Food more

Food is overcooked and too oily. Also, the speed at which dishes arrive suggest that everything is pre-prepared to the extent that they are essentaily serving microwaved food. Definitely does not taste or look fresh. They gave us a free dessert when they saw we left a lot of food on our plates. The dessert itself was unfortunately underwhelming - a mountain of calories without the payback in terms of taste or intensity. Needless to say but we did not finish that as well. This restaurant has clearly chosen to maximize customer churn and food quality has suffured as a result. One can see what the chef was aiming for; the actual fare is then doubly disappointing. Cons: Bad Food, Bad Food, Bad Food more

From the time we walked through the door to the time we left, we were treated as if our presence was completely appreciated by the staff. The service did not miss a beat. As if that weren't enough, the food was some of the best I have had in quite some time. My friend and I shared the crab cake over avacado sald and the blue fin tuna tartar for appitizers. Highly recommend both! I had the cod for my entree, and I must say it was one of the freshest, buttery fliets of fish I have been served in NYC. The desserts at Tabla were amazing as well - the vanilla kulfi is a staple there- try it, and you'll see why. I have been to the best restaurants in NYC, and this ranks in the top three! Pros: Attentive Service, Incredible Food, Creative Cocktails Cons: NONE more

The ambience and service here are great but the food was really awful..no flavor, bland, definitely not worth the really high price. It amazes me that this place has such high ratings. Pros: service Cons: Food, Price more

I have walked by this place for eons and finally went thanks to a girls' night. Great wine, great food. I don't like Indian food too much and this was delicious, however you want to factor that into the equation. A glass of Leaping Lizard, a glass of prosecco, and the mussels had everything happy. Granted we were just the girls, but this would also be a great date spot b/c the ambiance is chic and bustling yet you can also hear the conversation at your own table rather than a loud din or worse, someone else's conversation. The only weird thing was if we got a bottle, the waitress would have simply multiplied the glass price X4, which makes no sense whatsoever. Pros: Ambiance, Non-Indian Indian, Leaping Lizard Cons: Wine By Bottle: odd $ more

My husband and I visited Tabla on a trip to NYC earlier this year. We ate downstairs in the Bread Bar & were impressed by the decor, attentive yet discreet service and the perfect little feast we were presented with. We chose the $44pp taster menu & every dish was a delight. Their fresh passionfruit & vodka cocktails are fantastic! We will definitely be returning next year. more

I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. The service was slow . . . it took almost 20 minutes each time we ordered drinks, even for a glass of wine. The food was sub-par with prices that rival the top eateries in New York. We ordered an avocado salad as one of our appetizers and it was served in a tea cup size bowl. In addition, an order of Naan could only feasibly serve one person. If you're looking for good food and great ambience, go somewhere else. more

I think the following story says it all about Tabla. Following a recommendation, I went with a friend while on a business trip. To begin with, his dinner arrived at the table before the appetizer by about 10 mintues. My dinner arrived about 45 minutes after his. In between were numerous non gratifying apologies from several staff members. At least four other tables around me ordered the same chicken with the same problem. To conclude, the dinner was still on the bill, no discount, not even a free drink or dessert, just some smug, insincere attempts at covering up kitchen problems. Food was pretty good but I will definitely go elsewhere next time. more

Was able to get a 9:15 reservation, day of (on a Friday) as the hostess on the phone was very helpful. We had a few drinks at the bar downstairs which were excellent (and I really loved the stemless wine glasses) and we were then promptly seated upstairs at a great table by the window. The 3 course price fixe was a good deal considering the quality of food and service (relative to NYC). Crabcakes, Yellowfin tuna hamachi, shrimp & sea scallops, and the beef... all excellent. The waiter recommended a fantastic bottle of reisling as well. Overall a great NYC culinary experience. Pros: Great food, Great Service, Great Ambiance Cons: Pricey more

I have always been to Bread Bar and finally tried Tabla after much hesitation. It was worth it! The food is definitely fusion and creative. Potato/Apple tikki was mindblowing! Sea bass was good - one too many mushrooms in that dish as well as one of the vegetarians dishes. Yet all dishes were very favorful..taste of India in a subtle but not too subtle way! The Brioche Pear bread pudding was awesome - and I don't even like pears! Kulfi was good as others mentioned. Service was awesome...did not see any kids but really - so what if there are a few kids around...the food was great and so was the service and ambiance. more