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Message from Haveli Restaurant
Haveli Restaurant is a special treat for tourists and New York City natives alike. It is the perfect spot for those roaming the streets of the East Village, hungry for some mouthwatering, traditionally cooked Indian cuisine. The unique ambiance of Haveli reflects the Indian ethos that sizzle the eccentric character of New York City. From antique paintings to arrays of beautiful Soth-Asian items, we present our customers a remarkable Indian experience. In addition to our wondrous decor we house our very own traditional clay oven, which we use to make delicious tandoori dishes.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortJust around the corner from 6th Street's India Row, this elegant eatery--with orange walls, soft lighting and high-backed banquettes capable of accommodating large parties--exudes a formal mood. Jacketed servers deliver a colorful array of vegetarian dishes, as well as classic staples, such as tandoori chicken, lamb biryani and goat cooked in yogurt and almonds. The vindaloo is one of the city's spiciest.
Key Points
- Traditional Indian Food
- Perfect for Groups & Parties
- East Village, NYC
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
This restaurant is not worth 9 points. I went there after reading the excellent reviews and was quite disatisfied with the food. The food was very AVERAGE quality. The fried appetizer crackers were stale...it smelled like it was fried 3 weeks in advance. Really no excuse there. My lamb dish smelled aswell. Not a stale smell, but the strong odor of the lamb. It was too strong and not prof. made. Loud patrons set against the otherwise cozy romantic and dark moody interior. Anyways, I would not return there. If you want fine Indian food without overpaying, take a car or train out to Jackson Heights Queens...you will not regret it. Take care.
Pros: Ambience, Wheelchair Friendly
Cons: Average quality food, Loud crowds, Too pricey
Posted 01/12/03
i love haveli. some of the best indian food in the city, but you pay for it.
Pros: food
Cons: price
Posted 11/22/02
Good news! a restaurant with great food & service that's reasonably priced.
It's my birthday today and my request is to go to Haveli. The food is fabuous - always fresh & a very expansive menu. the mango lassis are great, too!
The service is great - though sometimes a tad slow on busy nights.
Posted 10/05/02
I took my mom here while she was in town visiting. This was her first Indian Dining Experience. It was perfect. The service was impecable and the food was delicious. Definitely the best in NY.
Posted 06/10/02
Doesn't look like much from the street, but nice ambience, great food, very reasonably priced and good service! You can't ask for more! I'll definitely go back.
Posted 06/02/02
Haveli looks to distinguish itself from its neighbors in decor and presentation--and they do. Whether the food tastes better because it IS better or because it was more of a production to get it is up for debate, though. I did enjoy the dessert of sorbet packed into the skin of its parent fruit (an orange peel, for instance). Cute!
Posted 05/21/02