Reviews

I cannot recall better service in all my years than we had tonight. Raj and his colleagues were exceptional. The food was also excellent with generous, tasty portions of beautifully cooked food at excellent prices. I would definitely recommend this place

Once again, this talented team delivered a superb dining experience. We merely glanced at the menu and let Ninad guide our ordering. Chicken lollipops to die for, vegetables in light coconut sauce, lamb chops, Indian twist General Tso’s chicken, cottage cheese bites with tangy sauce.. Wonderful wine pairings and house made ice cream finished the meal. Impeccable service and warm cozy atmosphere made the evening complete.

We looked for an indian restaurant on Trip advisor and we saw this one which thank's to the pictures, really gave us the wish to go there. And we weren't upset at all, cause it was perfect! We chose one lamb biryani, one chicken curry and some nans. Everything was so tasty, and my boyfriend and I are really good lovers of indian cuisine. The price is totally honest, the same as in France and we are in New-York!! The team is very sweet and they do everything to make you feel comfortable. I only can advise you really much to go there. I know we will come back when I'll be back in town. Probably the best indian I ever tried...

We ate here for lunch on a cold winter day and we enjoyed every bite. The service was tremendous and attentive. The portions were large and we were very full. We began with cheese kulcha. When I ordered the chicken vindaloo, the waiter said you know that's the spiciest thing on the menu and I replied, great I'll still have it. It was spicy, but so good. My husband ate tikka masala and it was equally delicious. The two dishes made a great combo of spice and mellow.

I don’t normally write reviews, I just read them, but I could not pass up this opportunity. My husband, daughter and I ate at Spice Symphony 31st. last night. We are from out of town and heard through trip advisor that it was well recommended and I can see why. At first arrival I was a little concerned. The restaurant is small and unassuming, but I realize now that this was a benefit. The food was excellent, some of the best Indian food we have had in a long time. Small restaurant means that they are not dishing out hundreds of meals an hour and the servers are able to care for each table with the individual attention that the customers wants. The service was fabulous. They were helpful, engaging and prompt. Our 8 year old daughter comment on how her water glass was constantly being filled. Even though we were full, the manager brought a dessert to try, which I’m so glad he did because it was delicious! Everything was wonderful!

This review is only for takeout. I live half a block away and have been wanting to try it for a while. Having grown up eating Indo-Chinese, this style of cuisine has a special place in my heart. I thought the place would be too crowded (learning from the reviews) and so ordered the Indo-Chinese vegetarian lunch box to go. The portions are generous (fried rice, vegetable manchurian with gravy), spring rolls with sauces. I wish there were more vegetables in the manchurian than a lot of sauce, but that is just a personal preference. I loved the taste! At just over $10, the lunch box is a fantastic value deal. If you are not very hungry, it will easily serve two meals.

I ate here twice and each time delicious food, great service and affordable prices. Nice small restaurant with a good atmosphere !

From the food that was beyond expectation to the friendly staff and nice little place, whole experience was more than satisfactory. Would recommend everyone trying to find Indian restaurant in New York!

Fancied an Indian whilst on holiday in NYC, researched a few based on reviews and chose Spice Symphony due to location. Great curry! Was better than expected as not used to having a curry as good away as it is at home. Dishes were quite spicy - had a chicken Bhuna and Chicken Tikka Massala (requested spicy). Reasonable food and drinks considering city centre location. Service was quick. Would definitely recommend.

We visited the location on 31st and Lexington. What a great meal! We started with coriander soup, curried mushrooms, and cucumber salad. The soup was an out of this world flavor. Then we had the shrimp piri piri, chicken kabob, and madras vegetables. All items were uniquely flavored and delicious. Rakesh and his staff were exremely attentive without being obtrusive. YUM! I would highly recommend this restaurant.

This place is amazing! Honestly I have never had Indian food before and they were very nice and generous giving me recommendations. The food was great! The drinks were amazing! Honestly would go back and bring more friends!

Excellent Indian cuisine with excellent service. We brought a non Indian food lover to dine here and after 3 days of fantastic food in upscale NYC restaurants he claimed Spice Symphony to be one of his favorites. Reservations recommended as the dining room is small.

We ordered several appetizers. Highly recommend the spinach chaat. The samosas were fine, nothing amazing.

Small place, walking distance from the center of Manhattan. Great choices and everything we had was really good! Try the hot&sour soup!

We always visit the Spice Symphony when we are in New York. They serve a nice appetizer before they even take your order so you dont get hungry. We always order the tikka masala and recently discovered a new favorite: the Tellicherri pepper chicken - soooo good!!! The garlic naan is the best I have ever tasted, period. The waiter always remembers us, even though we visit infrequently and even remembers what we like to order:) this last time they surprised us with a dessert on the house - a delicious mango icecream that we will definitely order next time! Must try if you are in nyc and like good curry and great service!

Excellent service , very good traditional Indian food , fresh ingredients Small intimate restaurant, we didn’t tried the Chinese food but the Indian was delicious,! Recommend

Small place, nice ambience and great staff. We had Samosas and lamb Seekh Kebabs which were superb. Followed by Chicken Tikka Messala and Lamb Rhogan Josh with garlic and Peshewar Naans. Really good. We also got a small complimentary starter and desert which was a nice touch. Food tastes fresh and cooked to order; recommended.

Found this Indian rest. on 'Trip' which was highly rated and only two blocks from our hotel. We had no reservation but that was no problem and we were quickly attended to (considering it was New Year's Day night.) We both had a good curry, portions are large and we could have had extra rice at no cost! They certainly go the extra mile in service here..we were brought a appetiser before our meal and a speciality sweet/dessert after our meal ..at no cost ! They also do a 'special' lunchtime menu..worth knowing.. if you fancy it !

The food was absolutely amazing! While it was on the pricer side, the portions were large and definitely worth it! I reserved 12 seats for a birthday dinner and the staff was accommodating, made it easy to split checks for each of my guests, and allowed us all to feel welcome and comfortable! Would definitely come here again.

Visited this place last night- the restaurant was almost closing but we made a booking via Opentable - so there was some thing missing in translation- yet they welcomed us and showed no rush to serve us our food and absolutely no hurry to shoo us out. Food choices are plenty - can choose indie Chinese- or pure North Indian. We sampled a bit of both and must say every dish was super. Coriander soup was so wonderful- would have taken one more but had to wait for the food too. Spinach chat was extremely delicately cooked dish- one must go only to sample that. I would have eaten 5 plates of it- if I didn’t care for my weight!! Naans were possibly the best No nonsense staff- extremely polite and won’t hover around your table but are there to be at your service. Ninad Shettey was so wonderful- made us feel - as if we were their most important guests. He was getting late for closing but continued to make us so welcome and wanted. He should run training classes to show to the other places - what it is to offer a top class service. Will go back and take our guests and always love to see the great staff and super food made so tastefully

The food was amazing and delivered really quickly. The service was polite and very accommodating. We did the lunch menu (3 courses for $10 including naan, rice and a dessert) and were so impressed that we went back the next day. I can't fault the food in any way. Special thanks to Rakesh for the amazing service and recommendations. Highly recommended/

Our evening at Spice Symphony was flawless. The food was perfectly prepared and flavorful. We had the vegetable fritters (oh my goodness, line them up!!), chicken tikka masala, kachumber salad (I could eat this every day for the rest of my life), malai kebab, mixed vegetables in curry sauce and utterly perfect garlic naan. When we thought we could not possibly consume another bite, we finished our meal with malai ice cream— the superlatively creamy and exquisite dessert that I will dream about until our next visit. What also stands out about this restaurant is the warm and professional service. This level of service and hospitality is a rare find—what a gracious staff. We cannot wait for our next visit.

Spice Symphony serves excellent Indo chinese food. The service is excellent, food is delicious and staff is extremely courteous and helpful.

I found this on trip advisor and desperately fancied a curry so thought we’d give it ago. To be honest I’d have probably walked past it and not gone in had I not seen the reviews. Not the most attractive of properties but goodness so pleased we didn’t. Quite busy but they found us a table despite not having a reservation. Service friendly and attentive and the food fab. We had the chicken lollipops as a starter to share- 9 delicious pieces with a nice dipping sauce. We then had Korma which was gorgeous and a chicken tikka masala- this was slightly too tomato based for me with a slight similarity to Heinz tomato soup- however the chicken was really lovely. We also shared a garlic naan which was possibly the nicest I’ve ever had. Very reasonably priced - would definitely recommend

Warm welcome, great Indian food (you should try the goat, delicious), the naan was perfect and a very nice wine on a reasonable price We had a really good meal and a fantastic evening.

Spice Symphony is my go to place for an excellent prix fixe Indian or Chinese/Indian fusion lunch. Having moved my office more than 15 blocks away, I often meet clients or friends at Spice Symphony to enjoy the Achari Mushrooms, Palak Paneer and many well-seasoned Indian and Chinese dishes. The service is always welcoming as well.

WOW this is truly a wonderful restaurant. I live on Long Island & my sister, niece & friend were visiting from Australia 🇦🇺 so a few nights in the city is always a must do. Having chosen Indian for dinner I googled restaurants close by & Spice Symphony popped up. Well I can’t say enough great things about this ‘jewel’ of a restaurant. The food is truly amazing but what made our visit even more special were the attentive & friendly staff & the owner himself made us feel so welcomed. Will surely come here again next time I am in the city.

How refreshing to find this intimate restaurant in busy Manhattan. We got there at 6 pm on a Saturday evening- the first to arrive. We didn’t have reservations. By the time we left at 7 pm, the place was full! My daughter and I ordered several appetizers including spring rolls, samosas, raita, and garlic naan then split an entree— chicken vindaloo. Everything was so tasty and spicy! Our server was great and honored us with two other items— a complimentary sample appetizer and dessert! With two glasses of wine, our bill was $56–what a deal to get such authentic Indian food in New York City. Friendly service here —can’t wait to come back!

A wonderful restaurant, exceeded expectations by a long way. Food is very interesting and creative, not the usual Indian steam table predictable dishes--creative cooking, well executed, attentive and friendly staff. Ravi, the manager, is a wonderful asset--made sure our food was to our liking, and made the whole experience even better. This place is a real gem in a very competitive New York restaurant competition, you should go! Even better lunch deals.

Absolutely delicious Indian fare with complex flavors and a chinese nuance. Our waiter, Maitre'd, was extraordinary. Pleasant, respectful and in total control. Prices very reasonable.

After a week of burgers and steaks we were delighted to find this Indian Restaurant. The menu choice was vast and the food was excellent all washed down with a cold beer. If you enjoy Inidian food you will not be disappointed.

My husband and I ate here and it was so yummy. We had chicken tikki masala which was perfectly spiced. Flavorful and not too spicy. The veggie samosas were very good as well. The avocado chicken was some the yummiest and most tender chicken I’ve ever had. Service was great too!! Highly recommend!

Serice was really good and so was the food, even if some dishes were too spicy for some of our friends

We had a lovely meal in Spice Symphony. The staff were really friendly, the service was great and the food was excellent. Would definitely recommend - thank you!

Very pleasant, unassuming and excellent staff. Attentive and not intrusive - recommending and serving great food. Delicious meal for two of us - served in right-sized sharable platters and bowls. The table remains uncrowded, yet full of delicious food at the same time. Excellent restaurant.

Excellent service with a wide range of dishes! A happening spot to enjoy wonderful food. You will feast on many choices.

Found this place after reading review on trip advisor, lovely and intimate small venue without being too close to other tables. Staff were really fab and accommodating and food was also lovely. Prices reasonable , would highly recommend!

Fantastic food and great service! Best garlic naan ever! Worth the visit! Authentic Indian food and great location

Great Indian food and Great staff. Prices are very reasonable. Would definitely go there again if I am in the neighborhood

Flavorful and lots of options for vegetarians. The service was amazing and very attentive. Highly recommend!

Varied menu, good food. Nice environment: clean lines, nice decor, low-lighting kicks in during evening giving a more intimate feel. Service is very professional.

Food was great but the service was especially good! Aldi was our waiter and he truly cares about giving the best experience possible. Rest of the wait staff was great too!

Ate here on last night of our holiday after recommendation from a friend. Excellent service. Happy to advise in food if you wish. My daughter Found her cocktail a little strong so they made her another. Unusual but tasty starters - spinach fritters could have perhaps had slightly less sauce but were delicious. Mains were also good. Extra rice as required and a very good naan bread. Probably not a place to sit and spend a whole evening but for a quick curry and beer it is excellent. Would recommend

Went in on a whim and was not disappointed. All staff were extremely friendly, efficient and considerate. They were easily able and happy to accommodate our special requests and the food was delicious! Thanks for a lovely evening!

Delicious Indian food! Great service, cute place. Was ideal for me & my daughter; easy walk from our hotel. Naan the way it’s supposed to be, yummy palak paneer & chicken tiki masala. Would definitely go there again! Wish they were in Wash DC!!

My husband and I needed a fast meal before getting to the airport, and tried the place when the menu, including prices, looked good. I loved the chicken tandoori and the raita. My husband had lamb Vindaloo and an onion kutcha. We were happy on our flight and felt no need to eat anything else for hours.

Quite simply this is the best Indian restaurant I have found in USA- as a British curry house addict I was delighted to find this little gem in the Big Apple - Lamb Delightfully tender- spinach side rich and tasty fluffy fragrant rice...and with mango Kulfi for dessert - a perfect curry Night out

I visited on a Friday evening, and the place was cozy and inviting. Serve Ex was very attentive, and the menu had some nice twists on the usual Indian fare, including Chinese-Indian dishes. Clean, and quick service, but the food was cooked very nicely. I tried the Lamb Rogan Josh, and it was billed as a “medium” spice dish, and I would judge it exactly that. The Somoza appetizer wasn’t huge, but the fair prices mean you can try a couple — I recommend the mushroom starter, which was both tasty and a little different.

I’ve gone twice and both times had a very pleasant experience! The waiter was very informative on wine and as well as food choices. My girlfriend is gluten intolerant and the waiter knew right away what she is able to eat or not. The food is made to order and absolutely delicious!

We visited this restaurant twice in 6 days. The food is beautiful. I would especially like to recommend the Lamb Rogan Josh and the Chicken Byriani. Jude and his staff are great and make you feel at home while dining. Nothing is to much trouble and they will make your food the way you like it. We will definatly be eating here again when we return to New York. Thank you to all the staff for making our exsperience special. Victoria & Chris

Do not be put off by the exterior of this restaurant - it looks nothing special. The service and the food is amazing, well worth a visit. Our waiter Rakesh was helpful and attentive.

I had my birthday dinner there last year with 9 other people. I needed to review this place right away because it is spectacular. unassuming, reasonably priced, and the best indian food in the city. Everything from the korma, tikka masala, vindaloo, and the traditional appetizers are exceptional. not the standard, greasy fare. Made with care, authentic, and they also have creative indian-chinese fusion food. The service was excellent and attentive and goes the extra mile to make sure you are enjoying yourself, have enough napkins, etc. I love this place and recommend it to everyone. Thank you to the staff and manager for a great night!

Jude our host was very welcoming, we recieved free starter and a free dessert. We like to think we know curry houses pretty well... This one was one of the best, we went twice in one week, partly to see Jude, and to enjoy the delicious food one more time. Thank you ( from the UK)

Stopped with friends on a recent visit to New York. When we arrived we had the pleasure of having the manager Ninad look after our table. We asked him to order for us. After a few important questions; how spicy, any allergies, ect, he went to work having the kitchen prepare the meal of a lifetime. The flavours were incredible, the service rivalled the best restaurants in the city, and all of the staff were happy and extremely accommodating. We felt like friends at a friend's house for supper. Dinner for 4, with a bottle of wine, beer and a cocktail and dessert for just over $200! You cannot find better Indian food in New York for any price and you can't beat the service. If you don't stop here you our are missing one of the best places to eat in the city!

We went to the wrong location on mistake. We were greeted with friendly smiles & were seated not long after we arrived. Ninad was wonderful & very helpful choosing our entrees & with wine recommendations. The food was some of the best Indian food that I’ve ever had. I recommend the curry chicken & garlic naan. We definitely plan to eat here again when we are back in NY. Thanks Ninad for the wonderful service from you & your staff. The Fitzgeralds

We enjoyed so much having dinner in that little place truly Indian food!! Portions are big and everything is fresh! Our server “Ravi” was so nice and helpful!! Happy all the time! If we ever go back to NYC soon we will go back for sure! Thanks a lot!

I found the „Spice Symphony“ accidentally on OpenTable and trusted the good reviews there. And I did not get disappointed! The service was very polite and quick without being invasive - just the right mixture! The food was incredible! Yes, Naan is just bread - but try the Peshawari Naan! It‘s unbelievably tasty! The whole evening was a great culinary experience and I enjoyed every minute! Had lunch today at some other restaurant and paid more for a salad and a drink than I paid at the Spice Symphony for Naan, Chutney, a main dish and 2 glasses of wine! I highly recommend this place!

Just ate a lovely meal here. The food was prepared well and had all those great Indian spices you would expect. It was also at the perfect “American” spice level. I must say that I wasn’t impressed with the lamb - kinda tasted like beef. The prices were reasonable. Had to run out without time for dessert. That was sad.

We found this restaurant on Trip Advisor and were excited after reading the previous reviews. Our waiter was Raj who provided service which we would compare to service we received at a Michelin star Restaurant. He was attentive and completely customer focused. The food was some of the best Indian food we have ever eaten, we had the lamb Korma and chicken tikka masala, both dishes were full of flavour. We also had a garlic naan which tasted amazing and wasn't too greasy. We are from England and are used to expensive food but we felt that the bill was more than reasonable for the quality of the food and service. We intend to recommend this resturant to our friends when they visit New York and we will definitely be back on our next visit.

Very well executed standard Indian dishes. Good and interesting balance of spices. Friendly ,very competent service. We had lunch but no reason to think dinner wouldn't be as good. Good value. Would definitely be back if i was in the midtown area.