Pippali

Name: Pippali
Address: 129 East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10016
Telephone: (212) 689-1999
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

496 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Indian

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Pippali offers a pleasing study on the myriad regional cuisines of India with an array of sensational curries, seafood dishes, and so much more.
A muted color scheme in the sleek dining room provides an ideal backdrop for the kitchen's rout of boldly seasoned dishes.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 28, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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Takeout

(212) 689-1999

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 689-1999
Website
http://www.pippalinyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Peter Beck
Catering
Upon requested, menu tailor made according to customer specifications.

Location
129 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood
Gramercy / Flatiron
Cross street
Between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue
Parking details
27th St (between Park Ave and Lexington Ave)
Public transit
Subway:<br />Number 6 Train (28th Street stop). <br />N Train (28th and Broadway stop).<br />Bus:<br />Lexington Avenue and 2nd Avenue Buses.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Cardamon Old Fashion$14.00
Bourbon Scrappy's cardamom bitters, orange.
Gulabo$14.00
Rare Botancial Gin, grapefruit bitters, dehydrated rose and hibiscus
Goldern Margarita$14.00
Tequila, homemade ginger turmeric syrup, fresh lime
The Indian Sparkle$14.00
Vodka, St. Germain, pineapple, prosecco, edible hammered silver
The Mumbai Mule$14.00
Vodka, fresh lime, spiced ginger beer, candied ginger

Teetotaler

Pippali Mojito$5.00
Homemade mint syrup, fresh lime, pippali
Lassi$5.00
Mango, Sweet or Salted

Beers

Kingfisher$11.00
Taj Mahal$11.00

Reds by the Glass

Chateau St. Jean, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California$9.00
Sula, Shiraz, India$9.00
Nederburg, Pinotage, South Africa$9.00
Enrique Foster 'Ique', Malbec, Argentina$9.00
Five Rivers, Pinot Noir, California$9.00
Ramon Bilbao, Tempranillo, Spain$9.00
Stoneleigh, Pinot Noir, New Zealand$9.00
Pat Paulsen, Red Blend, Lodi, California$9.00

Whites by the Glass

Mont Pellier, Viognier, California$9.00
Sula, Chennin Blanc, India$9.00
St. M, Riesling, Pfalz, Germany$9.00
Bijou, Chardonnay, California$9.00
Lenz Moser, Gruner Veltliner, Austria$9.00
Matua, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$9.00

Sparklers & Rose' by the Glass

Mirza Ghalib, Rose', Cuvee Jaipur, France$9.00
Mionetto, Prosecco, Treviso$10.00

Half Bottles (375ml)

J Lohr, Chardonnay, California$16.00
Terrazas, Malbec, Argentina$17.00
J Lohr, Merlot, California$18.00
Jean Paul Balland, Sancerre, France$18.00
Chateau D'Esclans, Rose, France$19.00

Reds by the Bottle

Mirza Ghalib, Pays d 'OC, France$35.00
J Lohr, Merlot, California$36.00
Tintara, Shiraz, Australia$36.00
Martin Codax 'Ergo', Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain$36.00
Chateau De Campuget, Tradition Rhone, France$36.00
Jospeh Drouhin, Beaujoulais Village, France$36.00
Luigi Bosco, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$40.00
Folie a Deux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$40.00
Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir, California$42.00

Whites by the Bottle

Hermann J. Wiemer, Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York$34.00
Chateau St. Michelle, Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valle$35.00
Mar De Frades, Albarino, Spain$35.00
Mirza Ghalib, Viognier, Pays d 'Oc, France$35.00
William Hill, Chardonnay, California$36.00
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$36.00
Davis Bynum-Virginia's Block, Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River, California$40.00

Rose' by the Bottle

M Chapoutier, Rose, France$35.00

What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
3.8Ambience
4Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Average Indian food. Service was lacking. Multiple servers - didn’t ask for drinks, dessert , had to flag them down. Food is a let down - too much oil. Kids liked the malai chicken, bhindi was bad, paneer kadhai was ok, butter chicken was average. Try if you are craving for Indian and can’t find anything else.
m
miki
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food, used to always order in but it's such a cute little a restaurant and the food is always amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience1
The service not good at all. They clear my boyfriend's plate while I'm still eating. They hurry next dish and they forgot bread and after he arrive burned. They clear main course dish and they put on the table the bill, without ask dessert or something else.
IW
IvyW
New York Area
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This has become my go to Indian restaurant. The food has been consistently good and the prices are reasonable. We have enjoyed our meals. There is also a small menu of unique tasty cocktails.
G
Gastronome
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
The food is moderately priced, but it does not match the standards of other good Indian restaurants in the city. Also, lighting is dim (not in a sexy way) and the ambience needs some work.
c
claudiew
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Get the Chutney Trio ! Get some cocktails ! I was here on Christmas Eve on a really cold night in Manhattan but it was nice and warm in this restaurant and the staff is very professional and welcoming. You get some complimentary pappadum to start . But we got some cocktails and appetizers to start . The Fish Koliwada which is a fried fish pieces that's a bit spicy and definitely not basic! Also the Bhajiya fritters of cauliflower onion potato and spinach. Those are recommended, very good fritters with dipping sauce. We started with a Tamarind Margarita which was great and spicy and a pomegranate rose drink which was excellent called Cutting Chai I think. For mains we got the Paneer Makhanwala which had a really delicious sauce! And the mixed grill which had a great grill flavor. Large portion too ! Get the Naan bread ( it's better than the roti ) The Old Fashioned drink is really strong and tasted like straight bourbon, next time I'd get the mule. The Mojito was delicious with fresh mint though. Get that if you like rum . The Chutney Trio was great , really unexpected. The middle one was date chutney and was delicious. I've never had that before. They were out of the kheer for dessert so we got cold Ras Malai . The flavor was very mild and next time I'd try the Gulab Jamon. Also they play mostly contemporary Indian pop and chill-out music which was REALLY nice and a pleasant note to a really great dinner. Recommended. They seem to accommodate big parties too .
B
Btsai
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Delicious meal- every dish was packed with fragrant flavor. The service was friendly and wonderful. I look forward to another tasty meal here soon.
JM
JackieM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nothing short of OFF THE CHARTS. Perhaps some of the best Indian food I have ever had. Can't wait to go back!
I
Idjack
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious and flavorful. Maybe a bit pricy for portion sizes and a bit louder than I like, but the food and service surpass those little negatives. I used to live in the neighborhood and wish I had gone there more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
I think I must have gone to a different restaurant than the other reviews. The venue was cramped and loud. After we sat down we did not get a dedicated waiter and were just ignored. We were expecting someone to come take our order but they never did so I had to eventually call over whoever appeared to be a waiter. After we got our food, there was once again no one to check in on us though out the night and we had to ask the bus girl for the check. Embarrassing. The food was subpar. Somehow it was lacking flavor and/or salt? Something you don’t expect from Indian cuisine of all things. I’ve had better Indian food around my neighborhood. Never coming back here; and neither should you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food is fresh and prepared perfectly every time we eat here. Warm service and the cocktail list is a pleasant surprise.
o
open
Orange County
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our second time at Pippali and was just as happy with the food, service and ambiance. Great tasting food, we will return.
c
carolb
New York Area
116 reviews
vip
5.0
116 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice luncheon.. tasty with pleasant surroundings
IW
IvyW
New York Area
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was delicious, the service was good except they forgot 2 things we ordered but they were brought promptly when reminded. They even put a candle on the dessert so we could sing Happy Birthday. Would definitely recommend.
d
dd05
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The best lunch in NYC. The salmon tikka is out of this world— don’t miss it. It melts in your mouth.
o
open
Orange County
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience at Pippali. The food and service were outstanding and the aromas were amazing. Looking forward to our next experience at Pippali.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Indian food I have ever had, The food was tasty, presented well, and great portions. The cocktails were also very good. Our new goto place in NYC for Indian delights!
T
Tosh
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pippali was FANTASTIC!! We will definitely go back! The food was excellent; the drinks were amazing and staff was so friendly!!!
RM
RobinM
Atlantic City
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We got there early for dinner so were the only people there at first. The food was excellent and gave you a good portion. Butter chicken was delish. It was starting to fill up when we were getting ready to eat. Love when all the guest are of the ethnicity of the food. You know its authentic and good. Didn't disappoint.
P
Paul
New York Area
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Thali lunch menu is excellent. Service is consistently attentive nut not intrusive. Went to meet a friend whom I hadn’t seen in 7 months and we enjoyed a long leisurely lunch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent food and service.
EM
EenyMeenyMineyMo
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Overall an OK dining experience. We had a good meal, but would not go back. Service was very prompt although not very friendly. They were clearly busy, but how hard is it to be a bit welcoming? Food came out quickly and was perhaps a 7 out of 10. The restaurant is so loud that we had a hard time enjoying the meal.
e
eamonnm
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
fantastic food! great service! went for lunch, had a lovely time, my daughter loved the food too! highly recomended!!
NY
NYCgirl
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dry enjoyable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The servers were very friendly.
AL
AlanL
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food is consistently good. We sat outside, which was fine, but service was slower and less attentive than if we were inside, (and the street noise was occasionally annoying).
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is delicious, the people who work there are kind and attentive - love this place
JM
JaneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service at s quiet home feeling atmosphere Will return again and again
R
Robert
New York Area
89 reviews
vip
4.0
89 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I enjoyed my meal here. The food was tasty, portions were generous, and the service was good.
d
dd05
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is fabulous and the staff very attentive. Just about the best Indian food around.. And the prices for lunch just can't be beat.
GG
GothamGail
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This is a great restaurant. We’ve been often and always enjoy it. Great vegetarian choice and the seafood is a pleasant and delicious surprise
CJ
ChloeJelly
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was delicious. Service was attentive without being too intrusive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Stellar service, attentive and kind. Food was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently the best Indian restaurant in the greater NYC area. Without being specifically high-end (e.g. Tamarind) it delivers that quality of food, but in a lower-key - and much less expensive - framework. Indeed, as much as I like Tamarind too, the experience at Pippali is one that at times can have a slight edge; perhaps because one feels less need to eat every last thing on the table, I leave Pippali utterly happy, satisfied, but not bloated. It’s just a marvelous restauranr. Not cheap, but not overpriced either; always feel happily like I got my money’s worth and then some. Everything SO fresh, from the pappadums onwards, and clearly cooked from scratch. The best of Curry Hill. Last time I was there - this past week, I had lamb vindaloo, shrimp curry, and paneer makhani, but you cannot go wrong here.
L
Luquado
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Pippali saved Christmas. It's a long story, but suffice it to say their kindness and cheerfulness coupled with astonishingly delicious food saved the day in a series of crummy days leading up to the holiday. The tenderness of their paneer and the rich flavors of their curries (and peppery goodness of their kali mirch, with actual black peppercorns -- why do so many places miss the "black pepper" part of the curry in "black pepper chicken"?! it's not vindaloo!) made it rocket to the top of my wife & I's favorite lists. I already raved on Instagram about them being generous with my desired spice level, but my wife absolutely adored her paneer makhanwala, as well as the fact that they have three different paneer dishes nestled among a vegetarian menu with a large variety. Not that we're vegetarian, but I do love legumes and she loves her cheese. That said, if I can make a super nitpicky criticism, one that absolutely won't stop us from returning? We weren't a fan of the plating of the samosas. There was what seemed like a sweet sauce drizzled underneath them. I thought it was the tamarind sauce, but my wife thought otherwise. I'm not a huge fan of overly sweet mixed with savory and I felt even that small amount overpowered the spices of the samosa filling. But that is a nitpick, like I said. The decor is pleasant and fine. It feels kind of old-school in a way thanks to the wallpaper, but not in any way that hurts or gets in the way of the experience. We were there in early afternoon so it might be more dim/chill in the evening, but again, it was fine. We have some spots we love in Astoria depending on if we want creamier or more savory -- as you know, regional differences in Indian cuisine have a big effect on the cooking -- but something about Pippali's entrees absolutely hit every single one of our taste preferences. We will definitely be back, and I look forward to trying some more of my favorites.
HP
HommePac
Atlanta Metro
63 reviews
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food is the real standout. Delicious! First time trying the Kashmiri Rogan Josh (lamb shanks) and it was excellent. Can’t go wrong with the Palak Paneer and Achari Bhindi and the house made chutney. When in Midtown with a craving for Indian, this is my go to restaurant.
a
am2banana
New York Area
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed lunch thali of chicken tikka masala - it’s a small portion of the main since it’s served thali style with small tiffins for rice, raita, daal, and vegetable curries. Also served with naan. Food is well spiced and restaurant was quiet with only a few other full tables for weekday lunch special.
I
Idjack
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cauliflower appetizer was to die for. Each dish was so uniquely flavorful. I can’t believe it took me this long to try this place considering I lived half a block away for 5 years and moved to the UWS 2 years ago.
JR
JanetR
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience3
Enjoyed all our choices--especially lamb shank rogan josh and special duck, which have never seen on another Indian restaurant menu. Portions were all generous.
G
Gryphyn
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall3food4service1ambience2
While the food was excellent it kind of pales in comparison to the bad service. You would think it was due to a shortage of staff but no, plenty of staff on the floor, it’s their particular function that is perplexing. Repeatedly ignored by passing employees, it got very frustrating to enjoy what was left of the experience.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pippali does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Pippali also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 689-1999.

Pippali is rated 4.4 stars by 496 OpenTable diners.