Christmas tree lights shine year-round inside this cash-only Indian restaurant. Bring your own beer.
At a glance
#38 of 38 Indian restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 3.52
Rating breakdown
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5 ★41%
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4 ★18%
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3 ★11%
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2 ★8%
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1 ★23%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant?
- Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant is rated 3.5 out of 5 based on 966 reviews.
- How does Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant rank in New York?
- Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant is #38 of 38 Indian restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant located?
- 93 1st Ave. #2, New York, NY 10003, United States — 1.8 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant?
- Phone: +1 212-598-4610 · Website: pannatwo.com
They have great food! Went for my birthday the space is small but they make it so pretty inside. The coconut curry chicken is amazing! Our server was so nice the mango sorbet is really good too! Really affordable too. Definitely will be back!
A unique Indian restaurant experience which feels more like a psychedelic tunnel with all of the lights hanging from the ceiling. Try to get the window seat and you’ll have a great view within the restaurant and of the street outside
Great experience. Great food. We loved the eccentricity of the place and the intimacy of the tables and lights. It's the perfect spot if you are looking for somewhere a bit different (definitely a conversation starter on a first date!). Thank you!
Food 1. Service and Atmosphere 5s. This place was definitely still a fun time. The key to success is a new chef. Second time coming here and unfortunately it's not terrible but not good indian food. I came with my Indian friends for the first time and then for valentine's day the second and the same poor quality food. Especially for the expensive price they charge and the small portion sizes. However, the service was impeccable. I've been in the service industry for michellen star chefs for years and it's great service. The ambiance is spectacular. It's beautiful to come take pictures. Great for Instagram. Absolutely must see. Would I come back though? 🤔 yes for the pictures only.
This place was amazing! My friends and I wanted to try curry for the first time so we just picked an Indian restaurant nearby and I was so pleasantly surprised. The lights were such an unique and fun experience and the waitstaff were extremely nice. I really enjoyed listening to the music as well, it was a great vibe. The food was delicious as well. I never leave reviews but I was so happy with my experience I just had to. I definitely want to go back one day, and if you're thinking about going I say 100% give it a shot!
This was definitely a unique dining experience and in its own way it was memorable.
I have never been in such a tiny restaurant with so little space to maneuver. The wait staff literally pulls tables away from the wall for you to slide onto the wall side bench and then pushes it back towards you - every inch matters here. This restaurant is a bit of a machine - the waitstaff is very present and urging you onwards through your meal, they turn over tables quickly. I can see why the place was humming - people come because it's the most affordable Indian food around.
But the food itself is not memorable at all. The decor is one of a kind but all I could think of was how difficult it must be to properly clean all those strings of lights (to the point where I highly doubt they do get cleaned). If you want affordable Indian food in a restaurant setting in lower Manhattan this fits that bill.
Would not recommend if you are a person of size (either height or width really) nor a wheel chair user nor if you have significant mobility issues.
I have never been in such a tiny restaurant with so little space to maneuver. The wait staff literally pulls tables away from the wall for you to slide onto the wall side bench and then pushes it back towards you - every inch matters here. This restaurant is a bit of a machine - the waitstaff is very present and urging you onwards through your meal, they turn over tables quickly. I can see why the place was humming - people come because it's the most affordable Indian food around.
But the food itself is not memorable at all. The decor is one of a kind but all I could think of was how difficult it must be to properly clean all those strings of lights (to the point where I highly doubt they do get cleaned). If you want affordable Indian food in a restaurant setting in lower Manhattan this fits that bill.
Would not recommend if you are a person of size (either height or width really) nor a wheel chair user nor if you have significant mobility issues.
Superb food and excellent service. I will definitely be returning. My son had a seafood combo, tandoori lamb, I had lamb biryani and for appetizer we had coconut samosas for drinks mango lassies. They also gave us complementary dessert. Would definitely recommend. Beautiful atmosphere and overall pleasurable dining experience.
Found this restaurant online and decided to pop in with family for a quick meal. The place has a lot of lights which would be cool if the lights weren’t so long that it hits you in the head when you stand up lol . The seating was WAY TOO TIGHT my family and the family next to us were basically sitting in each other lap we couldn’t even move the chair to get up to use the bathroom without disturbing each other. when we asked for some space the waiter got upset .
the waiter we had was okay but kept interrupting our dinner reaching over our food to ask if if we wanted more water which was slightly annoying even after we declined multiple times .
The food wasn’t that good to me it was a little over cooked and I didn’t care for the spices used but I’m not much of an Indian food lover so please don’t go off my experience. The rice comes in a family style dish and you can ask them to refill when you’re ready for more. My son didn’t like the chicken he said it was tough , I had the lamb it was tender in my option not tasty .
For the overall service and food I don’t think it was worth the price . The restaurant is for the CASH ONLY and parking is tough around the area . Please be prepared.
It’s byob so bring your wine . Happy eating 🍽️
the waiter we had was okay but kept interrupting our dinner reaching over our food to ask if if we wanted more water which was slightly annoying even after we declined multiple times .
The food wasn’t that good to me it was a little over cooked and I didn’t care for the spices used but I’m not much of an Indian food lover so please don’t go off my experience. The rice comes in a family style dish and you can ask them to refill when you’re ready for more. My son didn’t like the chicken he said it was tough , I had the lamb it was tender in my option not tasty .
For the overall service and food I don’t think it was worth the price . The restaurant is for the CASH ONLY and parking is tough around the area . Please be prepared.
It’s byob so bring your wine . Happy eating 🍽️
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