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Amma, New York, NY

Amma

4.3
4.3
1511 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian
246 E. 51st Street, New York, NY 10022

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Romantic
Amma, the name means "Mother", is an intimate restaurant and has the same soothing qualities. Opened in 2002 by Anju Sharma, is a gem tucked away on the upper east side of Manhattan, the stylish restaurant evokes images of spices, with its ochre colored walls and sensuous red-orange suede wrap-around banquettes. Art deco chandeliers and pristine linens complete the ambience. In a short period of time, Amma has received numerous accolades from the press. Amma was rated "Two Stars" by Mr. William Grimes of NY Times. At Amma, the wine list is updated on a weekly basis and is carefully chosen from 30 countries from around the world. Amma, shows its guest a different India, so old that it is fresh.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 644-8330
  • Website
    http://www.ammanyc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Corporate meetings, weddings, birthday and parties of any kind. Parties of any size.
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties for all
  • Location
    246 E. 51st Street, New York, NY 10022
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Between 2nd & 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    6 train, 51st Street Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Menu

Amma's menu was last updated 2022-02-03.

Ammas Lunch Special

Three Courses $16.95. served with dal, rice & naan

    First course

    Choice of One from north Indian First course

    • Spinach Chaat

      • Bhel puri

        Appetizer

        Choice of one

        • Shrimp Balchao

          • Paneer Tikka

            • Gobi Manchurian

              • Masala Idli

                Main Course

                Choice Of One

                • Tandoori Seabass

                  • Tandoori Chicken

                    • Vegetable Vindaloo

                      • Lamb Seekh Kabab

                        • Chicken Xacuti

                          • Lamb Pasanda

                            • Laal Maas Lamb

                              • Baghrey Baingan

                                Northern Indian Lunch

                                Two Courses $11.95

                                  First course

                                  choice of one Appetizer

                                  • Mulligatawny soup

                                    • Manchurian Vegetables

                                      • Grilled Mushrooms

                                        • Delhi Chaat

                                          • Spinach and Potato Cakes

                                            • Tossed Mesculan Salad

                                              • Matar Paneer Ki Shammi

                                                • Mulligatawny Chicken soup

                                                  • Chicken$65.00

                                                    • Haryali Chicken Kabab

                                                      • Saffon Malai chicken

                                                        • Lamb Awadhi Kabab

                                                          • Cochin Crab Cake

                                                            • Chili Shrimp (indo-chinese)

                                                              Main Course

                                                              (Choice of One) served with dal, rice & naan

                                                                Non-Vegetarian

                                                                • Chicken Kolhapuri

                                                                  • Chicken Saag

                                                                    • Chicken Tikka

                                                                      • Lamb Apricot

                                                                        • Lamb Dhansaak

                                                                          • Chicken Jalfrezi

                                                                            • Chicken Vindaloo

                                                                              • Chicken Tikka Masala

                                                                                • Lamb Korma

                                                                                  • Lamb Rogan Josh

                                                                                    • Chicken Chettinad

                                                                                      • Chicken Korma

                                                                                        • Lamb Kolhapuri

                                                                                          • Lamb Vindaloo

                                                                                            Vegetarian

                                                                                            • Beetoot Kofta

                                                                                              • Malai Kofta

                                                                                                • Paneer Makhni

                                                                                                  • Navrattan Korma

                                                                                                    • Saag

                                                                                                      with paneer or chickpeas

                                                                                                      • Vegetable Konkan Masala

                                                                                                        • Channa Masala

                                                                                                          • Td. Grilled vegetables

                                                                                                            Dum Biryani

                                                                                                            Two Courses choice of one Appetizer - $11.95. servd with cucumber raita and papad

                                                                                                            • Vegetable

                                                                                                              • Chicken

                                                                                                                • Lamb

                                                                                                                  Seafood Special

                                                                                                                  Two Courses Choice of one Appetizer - $14.95. served with dal, rice & naan

                                                                                                                  • Malabar Salmon (spicy tomato chutney)

                                                                                                                    • Tandoori Cod Fish

                                                                                                                      • Shrimp Biryani

                                                                                                                        • Shrimp Curry

                                                                                                                          • Goan Fish Curry

                                                                                                                            South Indian Lunch

                                                                                                                            Two Courses - $11.95. served with coconut chutney & sambhar

                                                                                                                              First Course

                                                                                                                              • Idly

                                                                                                                                steamed rice and bean cake

                                                                                                                                Main course

                                                                                                                                Choice of One

                                                                                                                                • Dosa

                                                                                                                                  Indian crepes stuffed with spiced potatoes

                                                                                                                                  • Uthappam

                                                                                                                                    Indian pancakes topped with vegetables

                                                                                                                                    What 1,511 people are saying

                                                                                                                                    Amma reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                    4.3
                                                                                                                                    4.3 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                    • 4.4Food
                                                                                                                                    • 4.2Service
                                                                                                                                    • 3.8Ambience
                                                                                                                                    • 1.9Value

                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                    1,511 Reviews

                                                                                                                                    1. Philharmonic

                                                                                                                                      New York City32 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 23, 2022

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Tasting menu is outstanding. Exciting. Service is superb.

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                                                                                                                                    2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                      New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 28, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      The food and service was excellent . The food was freshly made and tasted delicious . We had the lunch specials which was good sized portions and filling . They maintain all Covid protocols and the place was very clean and neat .

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                                                                                                                                    3. NYCfoodie VIP

                                                                                                                                      New York City94 reviews

                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 25, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                      We were looking to try a different restaurant for our Christmas Eve dinner. I found Amma on Open Table and the menu and reviews looked good. Turns out we we arrived at Amma, my wife said “we’ve eaten here before”. It must have been years ago. Turned out the food was excellent and the service was good. It was a pleasant Christmas Eve dinner that we both enjoyed.

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                                                                                                                                    4. AmitM

                                                                                                                                      Washington DC10 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 23, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      We just took a 4 days trip to NY and tried many Indian restaurants during our visit. Amma turned out to be the best food and best service. Very elegantly decorated dining room with great and humble service. Highly recommended to anyone looking for good Indian food in NY.

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                                                                                                                                    5. DRFoodie VIP

                                                                                                                                      New York City45 reviews

                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 22, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                      We have been visiting Amma for a long time now and primarily for their beetroot koftas which are delicious and the highlight of their menu!

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                                                                                                                                    6. OutforItalian VIP

                                                                                                                                      New York City13 reviews

                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 17, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                      Terrific Indian Food served with pride!

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                                                                                                                                    7. AnnieP

                                                                                                                                      New York City11 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 16, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                      We love this restaurant Food is delicious Service excellent The vegetarian tasting menu with wine tasting is our favorite by far All the courses are delicious and wine pairings spot on Try it!

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                                                                                                                                    8. StrattonH

                                                                                                                                      Dallas2 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 12, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      We loved Amma, authentic all the way! We did the tasting menus (veg and non-veg) with wine pairings. Both were excellent, food a d wine. Look forward to returning!

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                                                                                                                                    9. MelissaS

                                                                                                                                      Philadelphia1 review

                                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 10, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                      It was just ok. Lack of flavor and spice. Took forever to get bill. Weird experience

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                                                                                                                                    10. DailyBread VIP

                                                                                                                                      New York City47 reviews

                                                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 9, 2021

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                      How the mighty have fallen. I was shocked at the terrible execution that we experienced last night. We had previously been to this restaurant many times prior to the pandemic and it appears as if there is new ownership or absentee ownership because everything about the experience was second rate. No need to pay high prices in Midtown for not very good Indian food with microscopically small portions but exponentially high prices. Very amateur turn for this once high-end Indian restaurant. Pass.

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                                                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                                                    Amma does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Amma also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 644-8330.

                                                                                                                                    Amma is rated 4.3 stars by 1511 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                                    Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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                                                                                                                                    Google Map for Amma

                                                                                                                                    246 E. 51st Street, New York, NY 10022

                                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                                                      Between 2nd & 3rd Ave
                                                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                      Midtown East
                                                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                      Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                      Indian, Asian
                                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                                      Fine Dining
                                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                                      Business Casual
                                                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                                                      Public Lot
                                                                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                                                                      6 train, 51st Street Station
                                                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                                                      AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
                                                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                                                      http://www.ammanyc.com/
                                                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                                                      (212) 644-8330
                                                                                                                                    • Catering
                                                                                                                                      Corporate meetings, weddings, birthday and parties of any kind. Parties of any size.
                                                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                      Private parties for all
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