Award-winning

Moti Mahal Delux

4.6

677 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Healthy
Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

Moti Mahal Delux offers recipes that are distinguished principally by inventive flavor combinations and the finesse of ‘Mughlai’ cuisine, a "bargain in any neighbourhood for food that provides a surprising flavor of luxury" - The New York Times, 2 Stars

The signature “Butter Chicken”, has come to be known as one of the most renowned dishes in the world. “Tandoori Chicken”, "the most eye opening item to come out of the oven" is the legacy of the Moti Mahal restaurant chain. “Daal Makhani”, or “Kaali Daal”, is "deeply, truly luxurious" and here at Moti Mahal Delux, can make you go "wobbly with happiness". Another Moti Mahal Delux signature is the Masala, a fragrant curry prepared with a choice of goat brain, crab, chicken or shrimp.

This sophisticated and upscale restaurant with a "comfortable modern dining room" and "attentive and courteous" service offers a one of a kind Mughlai fine dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch (12-3pm), Dinner (5-11pm) Unlimited lunch specials daily (please inquire for menu and pricing)
Phone number
(212) 371-3535
Website
http://www.motimahaldelux.us/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Celebrate special occasions by having Moti Mahal Delux create memorable dishes for your next cocktail party, wedding, anniversary, bridal shower, corporate luncheon, office party, birthday, or private at-home dining. <br /><br />If you are interested in having us cater your next event, please call us at 212.371.3535 or email us at contact@motimahaldelux.us

Location
1149 First Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
63rd Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Indian
Manhattan
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moti Mahal Delux offers a unique and upscale Indian dining experience. Patrons praise the "fantastic food" and consistently "amazing comfort Indian food." Highlights include the chicken 65 and butter chicken. While some diners noted issues with service and reservations, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its "interesting menu" and "delicious" dishes.

677 Reviews

M
Michael
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Chef Gaurav Anand does it again! Excellent all around! Go to spot for a nice date or celebratory dinner.
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Mike
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great. My only complaint is that the food came out five minutes after it was ordered. There is a difference between good service and rushed service. But, all in all, this restaurant is quite good and worth visiting.
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Kamal Bobby
New York City
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistent and amazing comfort Indian food! Will definitely return!
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Kristina
New York City
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food here is consistently good We’ve been a few times
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SEBASTIEN
London
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately, it was not the greatest of the experience. I had chosen this Indian restaurant because i found it on the guide Michelin. The food lacked of spices and taste. The chicken and lamb were dry which was very disappointing, almost like if the food was reheated. The service was good.
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Pallavi
Washington DC
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was cold, service was non-existent and there were flies circling our food. Moti Mahal Delux please pull your act together. You used to be a decent place to dine in.
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Laura
New York City
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Interesting menu - a little different and more upscale than your average Indian restaurant. Everything we had was delicious.
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Alissa
New York City
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food but each time we go the portions shrink and prices grow. Unacceptable how stingy they are with chicken tiki masala. 7 cubes of chicken entire entree for $24! Delicious but strinkflation is too much.
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Erika
Central Coast
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Especially loved the chicken 65- will come back next time I’m in NYC.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I don’t usually write reviews, but this experience was particularly frustrating. We booked a reservation for 10:15 PM through the app, which confirmed our table. After a long and expensive Uber ride, we arrived only to find the restaurant closed. This was supposed to be a special date with my wife, who had been craving Indian food. Instead, I felt embarrassed in front of her due to the restaurant's misleading reservation system. We were left stranded far from our hotel, and by the time we could have reached another restaurant, most places were already closed. This incident not only wasted our time and money but also ruined our evening. I hope the restaurant addresses this issue with their reservation system to prevent such disappointments for others in the future.
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FAQs

Moti Mahal Delux does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Moti Mahal Delux also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 371-3535.

Moti Mahal Delux is rated 4.6 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1149 First Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
63rd Street
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch (12-3pm), Dinner (5-11pm) Unlimited lunch specials daily (please inquire for menu and pricing)
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.motimahaldelux.us/
Phone number
(212) 371-3535
Catering
Celebrate special occasions by having Moti Mahal Delux create memorable dishes for your next cocktail party, wedding, anniversary, bridal shower, corporate luncheon, office party, birthday, or private at-home dining. <br /><br />If you are interested in having us cater your next event, please call us at 212.371.3535 or email us at contact@motimahaldelux.us

Moti Mahal Delux

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Weekday Lunch

Chaat

Two Veg or Non-Veg appetizer

Chicken or Paneer Entree

Veg or Non-Veg Entree of the Day

Lentils

Biryani

Naan & Dessert

Weekend Brunch

Chaat

Two Veg or Non-Veg appetizer

Chicken or Paneer Entree

Veg or Non-Veg Entree of the Day

Lentils

Biryani

Naan & Dessert

What 677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Moti Mahal Delux offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Moti Mahal Delux restaurant rated?

Is Moti Mahal Delux currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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