"Being from London and used to good Indian food it was amazing to come here.. the food was exceptional and price / quality wise absolutely fantastic!!"
"The sauce for the lamb shank stole the show though."
"Both hit the spot and would recommend to vegetarians."
"The food surpassed all expectations with its exquisite flavors and impeccable presentation."
"Everything was so flavorful and delicious."
"Every dish is richly full of flavor."
"The food at Baar Baar is delicious."
Cons:
"The food was underwhelming for the price."
"The portions were quite small and most of the dishes were too sweet and lacked real spice."
"The bread needed to be buttered, it was too dry and overall the vada pav was lacking taste."
"Food was average."
"The sauce for the tiger shrimps seemed more like a simple bbq sauce rather than any Indian sauce which would require a lot of cooking and spices."
"The desserts were forgettable."
"The paneer wheels were too dense and sauce was average."
Service
Pros:
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and live Bollywood band on the brunch days."
"The servers were nice and attentive."
"Would highly recommend Baar Baar."
"Staff is attentive."
"Got great advice of the food & drinks from the bartender and waitstaff who went out of their way to help me decide."
"Our server, Samantha, went above and beyond to ensure our evening was nothing short of perfect."
"Service is friendly and attentive, with a knowledgeable staff ready to guide you through the menu."
Cons:
"It is hard to squeeze by all the people and tables just to go to the restroom or enter/exit the restaurant."
"The waiter didn’t approach our table to take our order for about 25 minutes."
"Service was a little slow while we were sitting outside."
"The overall service was bad to poor."
"Had a reservation, still made us wait."
"While ordering our dinner we felt rushed, the waitress seemed as though she was in a hurry."
"The service is really good but the food was very underwhelming."
Ambiance
Pros:
"The restaurant has a beautiful interior with high ceilings, blue seating, and antique lighting."
"I was absolutely captivated by the vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant!"
"The decor with unique wall art is charming and the live Indian music is unique to this dance party!"
"The general vibe of Baar Baar is amazing!"
"The decor and ambiance are great."
"The stylish décor and warm lighting create an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and welcoming, perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings with friends."
"The atmosphere at Baar Baar is trendy and modern."
Cons:
"Wouldn't recommend this place!"
"The music was lovely till the singing started."
"The volume could be toned down a wee bit."
"Inside was crazy loud due to the live music."
"Music was super loud."
"Very loud and almost club like, high energy."
"Brunch got loud by someone singing quite terribly so the atmosphere became a bit annoying."
Value
Pros:
"Most easily among my top favourite restaurants in NYC."
"The prices are a little bit high but if you could swing it, it’s a great night out."
"Would come back though."
"This place is great. Reasonably priced."
"The food is beyond fantastic! Worth every penny that you spend."
"The place is very busy and with good reason! From tasteful food, great atmosphere to the very spot on service."
"It’s an amazing EXPERIENCE!!"
Cons:
"Our bill for 6 was 560 before tips and we had 7 drinks in total."
"They have a stupid rule that number of main course dishes on the table shouldn’t be less than the people in your party."
"The overall service was bad to poor."
"The only reason it’s not a 5 star is the portions are small."
"Food is just okay, definitely on the expensive end and price-to-portion ratio isn't that great."
"Although the food was very tasty the prices have increased quite a bit and the portions reduced."
"Food is very pricey. It's $40 for a curry per person and the quantity of the curry is very less."